Sydney set to host Tour de France Femmes watch party

If you’re looking for a way to experience the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift with fellow cycling fans, Sydney could be the place to be later this month.

Cycling personalities Aidan Burgess and Kate Lee are hosting what they’re calling Sydney’s biggest-ever Tour de France Femmes watch party, with the community coming together to watch the race’s penultimate stage – often dubbed the “Queen’s Stage” – live on the big screen.

The event will take place at Blackwattle Bar & Brewery in Alexandria, promising an evening that goes well beyond simply watching the racing.

Alongside the live broadcast, attendees can expect cycling trivia, bingo, guest appearances from current and former professional female riders, plus plenty of food and drinks available throughout the night.

Early arrivals will also be rewarded, with the first 100 people through the doors receiving a musette bag packed with cycling goodies valued at around $30.

Organisers have also lined up more than $6,000 worth of prizes. Those who comment on the event post shared by @burgess_and_his_bike or @katiel.cc after purchasing a ticket will go into the draw to win a 12-month Zwift membership, while anyone who buys a ticket before the conclusion of the men’s Tour de France on July 26 will also be eligible to win a POC helmet.

Prize winners will be announced during the event and must be present to claim.

Importantly, organisers say the night is being run on a not-for-profit basis. Ticket sales are intended to cover venue costs, with any additional funds donated to World Bicycle Relief Australia to support greater access to bicycles around the world.

Doors open at 6:30pm, with the evening’s activities beginning from 7:30pm and continuing late into the night.

The event is open to everyone, with organisers hoping it becomes an annual celebration of women’s cycling—not just in Sydney, but eventually across Australia.

You can register here.