Six mass participation cycling events have come together to form the World Association of Cycling Events (WACE), with a mission to promote and increase cycling worldwide. The creation of the new body was announced following a meeting in Rome on Oct. 7. WACE cover various aspect of cycling, from urban rides to tough experiences in the mountains. WACE comprises Cape Town Cycle Tour (South Africa), TD Five Boro Bike Tour (New York City, U.S.), Vatternrundan (Sweden), L'Etape du Tour (France), RideLondon (U.K.) and Granfondo Campagnolo Roma (Italy). These six events gather more than 200,000 participants from 90 countries every year and are well placed to inspire new riders and encourage riders to travel and join other cycling events around the world. WACE events are working with city leaders to get more people cycling, in an effort to help them tackle major issues such as pollution, public health and overcrowding on public transport. The association is planning the creation of the “WACE Challenge” to reward the riders who will take part in multiple WACE events around the world. Other international cycling events are expected to join the six charter members soon.

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