For the third year running, we invite women the world over to join the challenge of riding 100km on the same day. Last year over 8,000 cyclists participated in the Rapha Women’s 100. This year, let's make it even more.

Make a pledge to ride with us on July 26 here: bit.ly/womens-100-2015

It's not about being fast. It's not about being first. It's about being on the bike together. Ride with us.

The Chicago Rapha Women’s 100 will head north to Lake Forest, and then return south through the Skokie Lagoons and North Branch Trail. There are multiple places to stop (including Velosmith where Rapha's Mobile Cycle Club will be cheering us on with Tille!) for treats and food along the way, including an Italian market with baked goods in Lake Forest and a gelato shop in Highland Park.

This is a self-supported ride. All riders will be responsible for bringing a flat kit, hydration and food, and money (there will be stops on route). All riders MUST wear helmets and follow general rules of the road. We will roll from Heritage Bicycles after a quick introduction and coffee, appx. 8:15am.