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Construction leaders are embarking on a 140-mile cycling challenge to mark the countdown to the prestigious CITB Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction awards. Fundraisers from Construction Sport will cycle from CITB headquarters in Peterborough to the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester on Wednesday, 17 September, ahead of the awards ceremony at the same hotel the following night, Thursday, 18 September 2025.
The annual ceremony celebrates the inspirational contributions of women across the construction sector, highlighting those who are driving positive change. Every penny raised from the cycle ride will go back to support people in the industry.
Steve Kerslake, Founder of Construction Sport, a charity focused on getting industry professionals active, will lead the peloton. He commented: “This cycle ride is the perfect way to kickstart this year’s awards, with every penny raised going back to support people in the industry.”
Clare Friel, a former CITB Top 100 winner whose agency Friel is hosting this year’s ceremony, added: “I know first-hand how life-changing the CITB Top 100 awards can be... I’ve previously embarked on a cycling challenge with Construction Sport and have seen how big an impact their fundraising can have – so it was a no-brainer to get them involved.”
The announcement of the ‘Cycle to CITB’ challenge follows the unveiling of the shortlist for this year’s ceremony earlier this month. Awards up for grabs include "One to Watch", "Woman on the Tools", and the overall "Most Influential Woman in Construction", with over 50 inspirational women shortlisted across 17 categories.
Danny Clarke, CITB Engagement Director (England), thanked participants for embarking on the challenge, stating: “We have the same goal of celebrating and bringing together amazing women – and their allies – that are doing fantastic things across the industry. We hope that these awards will encourage more women to consider a career in construction.”
Information on joining the 'Cycle to CITB' challenge can be found at www.constructionsport.com/interested-in-peterborough-to-manchester-cycle. Tickets for the ceremony, including a three-course meal and welcome drink, are also available.
