GRAFTON CYCLE CLUB WOMEN
Grafton Cycle Club is committed to increasing female membership across all areas of cycling. Our club includes female members who compete in road racing, mountain bike racing, and also enjoy social riding.
To better support female cyclists, we now have accredited female ride leaders who provide safe, inclusive, and enjoyable rides for all skill levels. These leaders are a great resource for new and experienced riders alike, helping to build confidence in a welcoming environment.
We provide a range of opportunities specifically for women of all ages and abilities, including group social rides, mentoring, and social events. Grafton Cycle Club encourages women to get involved, develop their cycling skills, and be part of a supportive community.
GCC Women of the '90's
The Daily Examiner headline
"Cyclists Win Medals Against the Odds"
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In 1993, Grafton Cycle Club members Helen Greenway, Wendy Smith, Roz Donohoe and Liz Wilkes formed the clubs first Women's Time Trial Team (coached by Dion Wilkes and trained by Steve Dougherty). A normal weeks training would be 400kms starting a 5.30am rain, hail or shine.
​The team was competing in the NSW Championships at Calga. It was a 20km undulating course in far from ideal conditions - torrential rain and wind. The teams official time was 34minutes 40seconds. This was 2 minutes better than their previous attempt.
First and second were won by metropolitan teams and the Grafton team won the Bronze medal. The article says that Smith, Donohue and Brockington (Wilkes) had dominated the northern division cycling carnivals at Macksville, Casino, Coffs Harbour as well as the Grafton to Coffs Classic.
