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Ladies: Sharpen your heels

Third annual Hot On Your Heels women’s only race is back
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A group of ladies make their way through the Hot On Your Heels race course at last year’s race. This year’s race occurs on Saturday (Aug. 2).

The ladies are getting set to take over the trails of ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµapponce again.

The third annual Hot On Your Heels women’s only bike race hits the scene on Saturday (Aug. 2) and is looking to continue to build after a strong showing last year.

The 2013 edition of the race saw a total of 112 riders on the trails for the enduro-style race. Each rider completes four timed segments to equal a cumulative overall time. This year’s timed sections are Angry Midget, Upper Hybid/Upper Lowdown, Fool’s Gold and Hoods in the Woods.

One of the unique aspects about the event is that an all-male volunteer cast (often scantily clad) helps support the race and provides food, refreshment, motivation and entertainment for all racers.
The race also raises money for the Go Girls! Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds program. The money raised from the race goes toward funding the program that helps young female teens grow into strong, healthy and confident women. Go Girls participants learn about nutrition, being active and feeling good about themselves, and also engage in group discussions with female role models over a six to eight week period.
It all gets underway at 10 a.m., with racers finishing no later than 3 p.m. Once the riding is done, the day isn’t over, as the after party is scheduled for the Summit Restaurant at the Sea to Sky Gondola starting at 6 p.m. 

Cocktails will be served, awards will be handed out, and then there will be dinner and dancing until closing time.

Volunteers are still needed for the event and only males can apply. For more details on the event, visit www.squamishenduro.com/?page_id=29.

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