Meet The Mums
Bikeability Mum's Panel
To ensure we are in touch with how cycling can fit into family life and have a clear understanding of what, if any, are the barriers to children cycling more often, we have recruited our very own 'Bikeability Mum's Panel'. All of our mums and their children (aged six and upwards) have completed their Bikeability training and have volunteered to come on board to champion Bikeability and offer valuable experience and feedback.
“Both of my boys cycle to school while I walk along beside them – when they're old enough we’ll let them make the journey alone. Making sure that our kids know how to cycle safely should be a top priority, Bikeability is a great idea.”
Emma Calloway
Bristol
2 boys aged 5 and 7
“My sons are always asking if we can go on a bike ride, we try and get out as a family as much as we can. I think encouraging kids to pass their Bikeability so they can cycle to school is brilliant, it's so good for them to get some fresh air.”
Joanne Preston
Manchester
2 boys aged 8 and 10
“We love going off for bike rides as a family on the weekend – it's a great way to spend time together. When my children are old enough I'm keen for them to do their Bikeability, I think training is really important in giving them the confidence to cycle safely.”
Michelle Bestwick
Derby
1 girl aged 6, 2 boys aged 8 and 18
“We're a pretty active family and enjoy spending time together. I think Bikeability is really important for giving kids the confidence to cycle safely, and the independence which they crave so much!”
Sarah Johnson
Darlington
1 girl aged 6, 1 boy aged 6
“I think it's really important that all children should have the opportunity to prove their Bikeability while they're at school. It would make such a difference to the school run, and to the children's confidence.”
Rita Bharadwa
Leicester
1 girl aged 7, 1 boy aged 4
“Cycling to school gives kids a great start to their day, and training can help to reassure mums that their kids will be safer on the roads. I'm really excited to represent Bikeability, and hope that it will help more mums allow their kids to travel to school by bike.”
Alison Mewett
Brighton
1 girl aged 12
“I think it's important for kids to be responsible for themselves, and to learn to be independent. My son and daughter love using their bikes to get to see their friends, and Bikeability will give them and other kids the chance to understand how to cycle safely. I'm all for it!”
Anna Francis
London
1 girl aged 9, 1 boy aged 12
“My kids have got loads of energy, and love getting out and about with their friends. I think Bikeability training will give them the confidence to cycle safely. I'm really proud to be a part of it.”
Katie Smith
Sheffield
1 boy aged 8, 1 girl aged 11
“I've always been a keen cyclist, and I remember learning to ride a bike as a child. Bikeability training is brilliant, cycling is such an important way to keep families fit and active and doing it safely is a number one priority.”
Sharon Joinson
Leicester
3 boys aged 7, 10 and 12
