Celebration of Bikeability

Celebrating our Bikeability superstars

Every year we give out awards to the people and organisations that are encouraging children, young people, families and more to start cycling and switch to more sustainable transport methods.   

We invite people to join us online across our social media channels to honour all the children who have completed Bikeability – and the people who have supported them. We hear inspirational voices, showcase special stories and reward some extraordinary individuals.  

This year, we celebrated cycling in all its forms on Friday 12 July, awarding some truly inspirational stories. Meet our winners below.

The categories

Bikeability Instructor of the Year
Winner: Kate Arnold
Supported by Ridgeback Bikes with a Ridgeback cycle

This award recognises an individual who goes above and beyond to provide outstanding cycle training. They show commitment to ensuring every child can access Bikeability. They inspire fellow instructors, employers and the children they teach.

Rising Star Award
Winner: Sian Eiles
Supported by Beryl with a Pixel light

This award recognises an individual who has recently joined Bikeability. They have made a positive impact during their time. They show innovative thinking and a passion for the industry.

Young Cyclist of the Year (Pete Rollings Award)
Winner: Harvey Goodman
Supported by Frog Bikes with a Frog children’s cycle

This award recognises an young individual who has excelled during Bikeability cycle training. They show commitment and determination to completing cycle training. They have continued to cycle beyond Bikeability training.

Family of the Year
Winner: The Tranter Family
Supported by NatWest Rooster Money with Rooster Cards for the children and £500 cash provided by the Bikeability Trust

This award recognises a family of any description who love cycling, who may or may not have benefited from Bikeability Family cycle training. They show commitment and determination to cycling as a family, and inspire others to cycle.

School of the Year
Winner: Riddings Junior School
Supported by Freewheel with a £750 voucher

This award recognises a school who has embraced and encouraged Bikeability cycle training. They show commitment to ensuring every child can access Bikeability.
Beyond Bikeability, the winning school has embedded cycling into their ethos. They will be able to show the impact of this in their school community.

Small Organisation of the Year
Winner: Chorley School Sports Partnership
Supported by British Cycling with 2x tickets to the UCI Track Champions League and 2x Tour of Britain hospitality tickets

This award recognises an organisation of 10 or fewer instructors who has contributed to the success of Bikeability. They show best practice and provide a high-quality service. They may have overcome specific challenges in their area.

Large Organisation of the Year
Winner: South Ribble Borough Council
Supported by the Bicycle Association with 10 x Velodrome experience sessions

This award recognises an organisation of more than 10 instructors who has contributed to the success of Bikeability. They show best practice and provide a high-quality service. They may have overcome specific challenges in their area.

Personal Achievement Award
Winner: Anastasia
Supported by Squish with a children’s balance cycle or equal value to spend at TGC

This award recognises an individual from any walk of life who has overcome challenges to succeed, or have made a significant personal achievement despite personal or external challenges.

People’s Champion Award
Winner: Will Joy
Supported by Decathlon with a £150 voucher

This special award collates all the inspirational stories of our shortlisted nominees, and shares them with the world in a social media public vote.

Lifetime Achievement Award
Winner: Adrian Watts
Supported by Trek with a Commuter Pro Flare bike light set

This award recognises an individual who has committed their career to Bikeability. They will have dedicated many years to the success of the industry. This special award will recognise their dedication and commitment.

Our worthy winners of 2023:

Bikeability Instructor of the Year 2023: Lydia Walker

Rising Star Award 2023: Eve Walker

Young Cyclist of the Year (Pete Rollings Award) 2023: Emma Murray

Family of the Year 2023: The Carter-Wilson Family

School of the Year 2023: St. Christopher’s High School

Small Organisation of the Year 2023: Minibikers

Large Organisation of the Year 2023: Go Velo

Personal Achievement Award 2023: Elizabeth Hampton

Lifetime Achievement Award 2023: Jill Bissell

People’s Champion Award 2023: Meher-Un Nisa