Cycling UK has announced its “100 Women in Cycling” for 2018. I’m honoured to be included along with 99 other inspirational women from the cycling world!
A flurry of nominees came in from across the country. The final list includes well known cyclists such as Beryl Burton, figures from history including Millicent Garrett Fawcett, industry leaders such as Liz Colebrook and cycle campaigners like Hester Wells.
The objective of 100 Women in Cycling is to get more women on bikes by introducing female role models and acknowledging the great work being done by women in cycling.
Julie Rand of Cycling UK, project coordinator for the initiative explains, “Far fewer women than men cycle regularly in the UK, and yet the physical and mental health benefits of cycling are particularly beneficial for women. By highlighting some of the amazing achievements of these 100 women, we want to inspire other women to build cycling into their everyday lives.”
100 Women in Cycling is part of Cycling UK’s Women’s Festival of Cycling which runs throughout July 2018. The festival includes events of all description and for cyclists of all levels, starting off with “From Bloomers to Baggies and Beyond” in Manchester June 30th.
This is the second year Cycling UK had run the 100 Women in Cycling project – that means a total of 200 significant women have been recognised!
Be sure to check out the list: www.cyclinguk.org/100women
