Cycling racing is still a sport heavily dominated by men. Even at a local level, while many women enjoy cycling, few compete in local races and miss out on the benefits to their cycling, health & fitness that a little friendly local competition can provide.

The Vikings Cycling Club ACT aims to become the number one Canberra cycling club for novices and is actively working to increase women's participation in the sport, firstly by appointing a Women's Development Officer, and by secondly by establishing the Valkyrie Women's Novice Racing Squad.

The Valkyrie Vikings Squad's philosophy is to encourage women who are passionate about cycling but new to racing to work together and support one another.

We will be running activities for women, by women, to provide an entry point into the sport of racing, including by developing partnerships with other groups.

Our focus is on participation, inclusion, safety, setting and reaching our goals and getting into racing at our own pace - and most importantly having fun in an environment that is supportive for women novices.