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  Professional cyclist Ellen Noble has started a cyclocross camp geared towards women ages 15-18 years of age, which takes place this summer August 17-22 (Friday through Wednesday in Northampton, MA. The cost is $975 per rider, although there are 3 full scholarships available. Other partial scholarships may be available on need.  SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE IS THIS WEEK ON APRIL 16TH. “People always ask me what women’s cycling needs the most, and how we can get #MoreGirlsOnBikes,” says Ellen. “My answer is always: We need to hold young women to the same standard that we hold young men. Only then will we see a surge in youth women’s racing, and at the same time an increase in love of the sport as their abilities are finally recognized. That answer has shaped my image for this camp.” The camps schedule is designed to be rigorous to ensure that the campers get the most out of their time here. However, the camp will also provide a generous amount...

First off, you may be wondering, wtf is Bike Fancy?  Columbus Bike Fancy is a blog loosely based on the blog out of Chicago of the same name that focused on stylish folks on bikes. Here in Columbus though, we focus more on the beauty of the bicycle rather than the rider's style of clothing. Several entries of the Columbus edition were published waaaay back in 2012 by yours truly. You can check out my welcome synopsis back then HERE.   If Letitia Cetina looks familiar, perhaps that's because she is familiar. If you're into books or bikes, that is. This former Columbus Metropolitan library staffer (she was often stationed in that cute little bookmobile in the OSU Campus area Kroger parking lot during nearby library construction) recently changed community-based careers and is now the general shop manager at Franklinton Cycleworks bicycle co-op on West Broad st. You may even find your own personal bike fancy at FCW, which is open to the ge...

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