Australia · 5 September 2026
Women's 100 | Melbourne
Join us for the global celebration of women's cycling on September 5th.
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Overview
Ride with the women who chase you forward. This year, the Rapha Women’s 100 is celebrating the best rivals and fierce friends who make us stronger. The friends who give us a line to follow, and the rivals who give us a reason not to hit snooze. The riders we love to beat – and love to see win, too. We're raising the stakes for the 2026 Women’s 100 with a new challenge: the Imperial Century. Ride the first 100 kilometres with the group, refuel at a Rapha and Maurten supported nutrition stop, then push your limits to complete the full 100 miles. The 100km group will be riding a Two Bays Loop and the 100 mile group will be doing a loop to the iconic Arthur's Seat. If you’re new to Rapha, or not an RCC member yet, we look forward to welcoming you to our club, and please RSVP here. RCC Members can RSVP on the Rapha app.
Schedule
To get your ready for the main day, we have prepared some rides and events to get you into the swing of Women's 100.
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Open rides and events
Join our open rides!
Get amongst our wonderful riding community with plenty of options for all skill levels. Here are our open rides and events.
Weekly:
Every Thursday
Southside
Join us for ride down Melbourne's most popular road for cyclists. We offer four groups starting at a social pace all the way up to race pace.
Every Saturday
Saturday Social
Every Saturday, kick off your weekend with a coffee or two and a sneaky pastry. This ride is a social bunch and a great stepping stone into group rides.
Mount Pleasant
Every Saturday, join us as we ride a classic of the Melbourne cycling scene. Mount Pleasant is a great option for those looking for a bit more a challenge on a weekend morning.
Monthly:
Last Saturday of the month
101+ Open Skills Sessions
A welcoming start line for anyone new to the world of road cycling. Build confidence in a group riding setting and meet like-minded riders in a safe and accessible environment at Albert Park.
Sunday 26th July from Rapha Melbourne
Beyond 100 Women's Ride | Warrandyte Loop
Join us for our monthly Women's Beyond 100 ride. This months editions will be heading out to Warrandyte and the hills just beyond. As part of this ride, we will include a mid ride coffee and pastry stop along the river.
The aim of these Beyond Women's 100 rides is to create a space where women can try to ride faster in a bunch and give everyone a taste of Rapha mixed bunch rides.
As such this is a limited-drop intermediate ride at tempo where riders are welcome to smash the climbs if they wish. We will regroup for a few minutes at the top of climbs and key segments but it is important to have the route if the group has left and pushed on. We want to keep the ride at a steady pace to let riders feel they worked hard!
Included
Ride leader support
Complimentary coffee and pastry stop
Saturday 8th August at Rapha Melbourne
TdF Femmes avec Zwift | Watch the Femmes Clubhouse Park Up
Join us at the Rapha Clubhouse for a fantastic post-ride celebration dedicated to the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift.
Join us for either our weekly Social Saturday ride or Mount Pleasant ride where we will be watching the highlights of this years Queen stage post ride in the Melbourne Clubhouse. Both rides should be finishing in the Melbourne Clubhouse around 10:30am - 11:00am. Women who come along to the watch party will receive a complimentary Zwift Watch The Femmes musette, cap, stickers, postcard as well as complimentary coffee and pastries.
As the queen stage of this year’s tour, Stage 7 sees the peloton tackle the iconic Giant of Provence, Mt Ventoux, a crucial day in the intense battle for the General Classification. Keep a close eye on the broadcast for familiar RCC faces attending the Rapha Femmes Escape, who will be right alongside the road cheering on our heroes!
Whether riding, watching, or both, we look forward to hosting you for a great community morning.
Included
Complimentary coffee and pastries
Complimentary Zwift Watch The Femmes Musette
Sunday 23rd August from Rapha Melbourne
Beyond 100 Women's Ride | Airport Loop
Join us for our monthly Women's Beyond 100 ride. This months editions will be doing a classic Airport Loop. As part of this ride, we will include a mid ride coffee and pastry stop along the river.
The aim of these Beyond Women's 100 rides is to create a space where women can try to ride faster in a bunch and give everyone a taste of Rapha mixed bunch rides.
As such this is a limited-drop intermediate ride at tempo where riders are welcome to smash the climbs if they wish. We will regroup for a few minutes at the top of climbs and key segments but it is important to have the route if the group has left and pushed on. We want to keep the ride at a steady pace to let riders feel they worked hard!
Included
Ride leader support
Complimentary coffee and pastry stop
Saturday 29th August from Rapha Melbourne
Ride & Women's Health Session with Kate Perry
Ride with Kate Perry
Join Kate Perry for our weekly Mount Pleasant Loop. Kate is a Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science, cycling coach, and former elite cyclist Kate Perry for a social ride. A multiple national medallist and Oceania Time Trial Champion, Kate brings a wealth of experience in coaching and performance sport.
Post-Ride Women's Health Chat
We'll have our weekly Mount Pleasant and Social Saturday rides finishing at the Melbourne Clubhouse. Stay after the ride for an informal discussion with Kate on women's health in cycling and endurance sport. Drawing on her research into female athletes, REDs, menstrual cycle tracking, and coaching, Kate will share practical insights and answer your questions. The session will kick off from 11am and finish around 12pm.
Info and sign up here.
Women's 100 main day
Join the Rapha Women’s 100 for 2026. Celebrate the fierce friends and rivals who push us further. Ride 100 kilometres or 100 miles, fully supported by Rapha. The 100 kilometre option will be a Two Bays Loop while the 100 mile will be an Arthur's Seat Loop.
Both the 100 mile and 100 kilometre rides will have a main checkpoint at Half Moon Bay with plenty of nutrition supplied to help you go the distance.
Both rides will be starting and finishing at the Rapha Melbourne Clubhouse. Meeting from 7:30am and departing at 8:00am.
100 kilometre ride details
Route: Two Bays Loop
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100 mile ride details
Route: Arthur's Seat Loop
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Before you ride with us, please ensure that you have read and understood the Rapha Melbourne Ride Guidelines.
In the event of poor/wet weather/other, we will make a decision by midnight the evening before the ride if it is cancelled, postponed or adjusted. Wde will contact you regarding any of these changers and this notice will be posted on the RCC app, RCCMEL WhatsApp Women's chat and Rapha Melbourne Instagram account.
What to bring?
Our Ride Leader team is here to help you, however it is your responsibility to bring a spare tube, pump Co2 and multi-tool in the event of a mechanical as spares are limited. Please ensure you have the route loaded onto a device.
See you there!
Hosts
Your Women's 100 ride leader team
Alex
FAQ
What is the Rapha Women’s 100?
The Rapha Women’s 100 is a global cycling event where women all over the world ride 100 kilometers on the same day. It’s a celebration of the women’s cycling community, teamwork, and pushing our limits together. Our main event will take place on Saturday, September 5th.
Do I need to be a RCC member to join?
Not at all! You do not need to be an RCC member to ride with us. This event is open to the entire cycling community. Whether it’s your first time riding in a group or your fiftieth, we want you there.
Can men join this ride?
The Rapha Women’s 100 is an event dedicated specifically to celebrating and empowering women. While we love our male supporters, we ask that these specific rides remain reserved for our female riders only.
I'm a little nervous to join. Will there be different bunches with different speeds?
Absolutely. It is completely normal to feel nervous, especially if this is your first 100km or your first group ride. We will have dedicated ride leaders and sweepers for multiple pace groups.
What if it rains?
Cycling is an outdoor sport, and a little rain won't stop us! If it is just light rain or showers, the ride will go on, just remember to bring a lightweight rain jacket and be extra mindful of slick roads. However, safety is our top priority. If there is severe weather, lightning, or heavy storms, we will cancel or delay the ride and notify everyone, so signing up on this page is super important!
What should I carry with me on the ride?
Riders are expected to be self-sufficient. You should bring a well-maintained bike, a helmet, water bottles, front and rear lights, and a basic puncture repair kit (spare tube, pump, and tire levers). It is also recommended to carry snacks like bars or bananas to keep your energy up between official rest stops.