A series of guides, which share key learnings about how to encourage diversity in cycling, are being launched at a free-to-attend online event on 12 July.
The event has been organised by Cycle Sisters, who for the last seven years has been working to support Muslim women to cycle.
Since forming in 2016, Cycle Sisters has grown to a network of 10 groups across London. Its longer-term goal is to grow into a nationwide network of Muslim women cyclists, ensuring that Muslim women cyclists have a voice on a national level.
The event will be hosted by Samra Said, chair of Cycle Sisters, and attendees will have the opportunity to hear from a panel of speakers:
- Will Norman, London’s walking and cycling commissioner
- Sarah Javaid MBE, founder of Cycle Sisters
- Syeda Akther, Cycle Sisters volunteer
- Esther Anaya-Boig PhD, independent researcher
- Eleanor Grant, London Marathon Foundation
The event will also see the launch of a series of guides, developed with the support of the London Marathon Foundation, which share key learning about how to encourage diversity in cycling.
The three guides aim to support:
- Individuals interested in setting up their own cycle group for diverse communities
- Existing cycle groups who would like to become more diverse
- Local authorities looking to increase the take-up of cycling among diverse communities
These guides will be presented alongside the findings of an external research evaluation of Cycle Sisters, focusing on how its model enables more women from diverse (specifically Muslim) communities to cycle.
Click here to register for the event, which takes place between 12:30-2:30pm.
06 July 2023