PANJIM: A total of 28 cyclists participated in the first-ever all-women cycling ride, completing the 100-km ride, recently.
“The ride was organised to make Goa’s women aware of their capabilities and to showcase the spirit of sisterhood,” explains ‘Go Girls Go 100’ coordinator Binota Nadkarni. “By the time the ride ended, the self-doubt and skepticism had transformed into reassurance and determination.”
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The cyclists, aged from 18 to 67 years, were a mix of doctors, architects, and other professionals.
There were mothers and daughters who rode together, bridging the generational gap pulled by the power of the road and the charm of the wheel.
One of the highlight of the ride was participation of Dr Belinda Viegas-Mueller. She is mentioned in the ‘Limca Book of Records’ as the only Indian woman cyclist to have completed three 1,200km cycle rides in a single calendar year.
“Throughout the ride, Dr Belinda led from the front and rear to ensure every woman reached her goal,” said Nadkarni. “Her role today inspired a few of us beyond cycling.”
The cyclists were treated to breakfast and refreshments, chilled wet-towels and even mist on the face, to keep them going. Each cyclist was presented with a ‘Finisher’s Medal’.
