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Castellar de la Frontera to Ronda It's a peaceful departure from Hotel La Almoraima in Castellar de la Frontera, deep within the vast Los Alcornocales Natural Park, for the start of pedElle 2026. The 33-strong peloton of women from across the real estate industry are primed for the day ahead: 79km and more than 1,800m of climbing.After a gentle opening 30km through rolling countryside, with occasi

Thurles to Dublin - 182kms | 2,178m climbingAfter a huge Day 2, another 182kms and 2,178m of climbing await the pedElle riders on their third and final day. On top of the cumulative 360kms and 3,620m ascent they've done so far, it's going to be a big day in the saddle before they reaach their final destination in Dublin.The riders head out for a 51km stage from Thurles to Castlecomer, warming up t

Spanish Point to Thurles - 202kms | 2,174m climbingDay 2 dawns wild and windy - fitting for the first stage of the day along the Wild Atlantic Way. The riders head out into the weather, ticking off stage 1 into Ballyvaughan for a warm scone, a hot drink, and a minor family reunion, before heading back out into the wind and rain for stage 2. With 117kms ticked off by lunch, the peloton is ready for

Kenmare to Spanish Point - 158kms | 1,445m climbingSetting off in glorious sunshine at 7am, the 30-strong peloton of women from across the real estate industry are primed for the day's first stage: 60kms and 852m of climbing. Up and over and through the Gap of Dunloe, stage 1 serves up stunning views and plenty of challenges to warm the legs.After coffee and scones in Tralee, an undulating second

This Thursday, 30 women from real estate will embark on a three-day, 540km cycling challenge from Kenmare, Co. Kerry to Dublin for this year's pedElle, our annual fundraising ride for women in property.As well as cycling and networking, they are raising funds for Coram, the UK’s first and longest-serving children’s charity. Part of Coram’s work is centred on those in care or who are about to leave

Read our latest newsletter...Time to get on your bike!We hope you've been enjoying the long weekends and short weeks. We've been on the road with British Land for a day ride, and busy prepping for SLR Cycle to UKREiiF (17th-19th May) and the BCO Cycle Challenge (25th-27th May). Coming up we've also got a client ride for Universal Music and pedElle (26th-28th June), our flagship fundraising ride fo

Summer's here ☀️1st June = the official start of summer (and the arrival of the most rain we've had in recent months?). We had an incredible May, supporting both our own fundraising ride SLR Cycle to UKREiiF, from Newport to Wales, and the BCO Cycle Challenge, from Venice to Milan. Both rides enjoyed beautiful weather (Wales more so than Italy, ironically), stunning scenery and amazing food, while

Every year, pedElle brings together women from the property industry get together to do so much more than ride their bikes.As EG's editor Sam McClary puts it, "pedElle reminds us that there are loads of women in this sector, it showcases the breadth and depth of diversity, highlights how smart and accomplished, and fun and caring the women in this sector are - the young and the not so young among

Day 3 - Szczawinca to Sienna - 116kmsAlthough a shorter distance, the final day still delivers 1,569m of punchy climbs in the searing heat. It's a tough day for weary bodies and sore derrières, but the group works together, supporting each other through the tough sections with good humour and a kind word, to arrive - after what feels like a very long day - in Sienna. It's been an incredibly challe

Day 2: Szczyrk to Szczwnica - 162kmsThe sun shone today as the pedEllers rolled out of Szczyrk for another challenging day in the saddle with more than 2,000m of climbing. Great teamwork and support throughout the peloton, and food stops that included melting chocolate puddings, pizza, and fries. All very healthy, all very necessary when you're on a bike for c. 8 hours.We'd love you to support the

Day 1: Krakow to Szczyrk - 171kms (actual distance cycled: 180kms)It's been a tough first day in the saddle with a few challenges - the weather, some unplanned off-road, an additional 10km re-route, and of course, quite a few climbs (2,000m+) for good measure.Watch the videos and see the photos below - if you feel today's efforts are worth a donation (and they most definitely are), you can do so h

Malgorzata Ryfa is Manager, Property Management, in pedElle partner Segro's Silesia office in Poland. She'll be joining this year's pedEllers in Poland and riding with them for the duration. How long have you been cycling and how did you get into it?                  I did cycling from when I was a child but it was always only recreationally. My true cycling started a couple of months ago when I d

Nona Jones is an Associate Planner at DP9. Having ridden pedElle in 2022, she is returning this year as a Ride Captain, and comes armed with good advice for new riders...Tell us a little bit about yourself and what you’re working on right now:I am an Associate Planner at DP9 Ltd. I advise on an array of projects across London including one particular department store on Oxford Street which has kep

Thérèse Marie Rodger's is counsel in the Construction Disputes team at Forsters, a pedElle partner. This will be her first pedElle, and she's looking forward to taking on the challenge, and getting to know other riders. Tell us a little bit about yourself and what you're working on right now: I joined the Construction Disputes team at Forsters as counsel in July 2023. I provide pre-dispute advice

Chloe Factor works for Legal & General Investment Management, and this will be her first pedElle. As a self-confessed 'complete newbie', she's been putting in the training to get fit for the multi-day challenge.Tell us a little bit about yourself and what you're working on right now:I have worked for LGIM Real Assets since Jan 2023 as an asset manager in the Build to Rent Fund. I’m working mainly

Emma Swan is an associate at Forsters. While this is her first pedElle, she's nailed how to look like a pro with her top tip!Tell us a little bit about yourself and what you're working on right now:I’m an associate in Forsters construction disputes team, and am involved in lots of building safety matters at present.How long have you been cycling and how did you get into it?I first got into road cy

Nichola Padget from Forsters, a pedElle partner, is returning to pedElle for the second time. She passes on two of her top tips to first-time riders.Tell us a little bit about yourself and what you’re working on right now:I’m a property litigator at Forsters LLP. I’ve been a property litigator for longer than I care to think about, almost 19 years. The best thing about my job (apart from the excep

Amelia Johnson from DP9, one of pedElle's partners, will be riding pedElle 2024 for the first time this year. Here's what she is hoping to achieve, both personally and professionally, by taking part. Tell us a little bit about yourself and what you're working on right now:Hi, I’m Amelia and I have been working at DP9 since September. I am working on a variety of masterplan projects all based in Lo

Erin Gilliland from pedElle partner LGIM will be tackling pedElle 2024 for the first time. Here she tells us how she got into cycling and what she's looking forward to about this year's event.Tell us a little bit about yourself and what you're working on right now:I have worked in the LGIM Real Assets legal team since March 2023 (first as a legal secondee and how as in-house counsel). My backgroun

pedElle 2024 takes to the roads of Poland next week. In the lead up to the event, we're speaking to new and returning riders about what they're looking forward to. Christine Lowry is from Buro Happold, a firm of integrated consulting engineers and advisors and a pedElle 2024 partner.Tell us a little bit about yourself and what you're working on right now:I am a Partner at Buro Happold where I have