FEMMES FIRST was back again this year with a blended event to give participants the chance to cycle both on land and in water.

Created by homegrown active mobility app RIDE&JOY, FEMMES FIRST was created to empower and celebrate female cyclists who are role models for all cyclists and are actively involved in nonprofit work both on and off their bicycles. To offset carbon emissions, RIDEnjoy works with TreeNation on a mangrove swamp reforestation project in Indonesia that captures 2.5t carbon dioxide over 10 years. This forest is dedicated to all Femmes First participants.

The celebratory event kicked off with a morning ride from the ArtScience Museum, to the Garden-in-a-hotel ParkRoyal Collection at Marina Bay. After the ride, a healthy poolside breakfast was served, during which three ladies were inducted in the Wonder of Women Awards for their contributions in both green living and the cycling community.

The three ladies are:

• Irene Tan, early childhood lecturer and Ironman finisher
• Trecia Lim, Impact advocate and principal architect at WeCreate Studio
• Rebecca Lim, content creator and Health & Wellness coach 

They were all actively involved in non-profit campaigns and fundraising community rides. 

An AquaSpin workout was then organised, courtesy of The Ripple Club, following the awards. For many of the participants at the event, it was a unique opportunity to cycle in water.

To cut down on carbon-footprint of participants, all were encouraged to cycle from home to the ArtScience Museum and then to the ParkRoyal Collection Marina Bay. To facilitate this, bike valets were provided at the event to look after the bikes. The location was selected because of its central location, together with its urban farm to provide food ingredients.

Electric vehicles and logistical journeys were kept to a minimum and event assets such as flags were recycled. 

The event attracted 50 attendees as well as invited guests such as the Vice-president of the Singapore National Olympic Council, Jessie Phua, Paralympian Steve Tee and Ageless Bicyclist founder Malcolm Chen.  

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