Cycling Diversity Alliance

Alliance of underrepresented groups in cycling inc. (but not exclusive to) girls, women, disabilities, ethnically diverse & LGBTQ+. Allies welcome.

[Philippa York @pippa_york]

Here you go @BritishCycling @uk_sport @Sport_England and all the other NGOs your policies and decisions to exclude are contributing to the trans hating environment. Spend 25 minutes of your time and learn something

https://t.co/l6yKTrg27b

[Carla Francome @carlafrancome]

My 5yo daughter asked to cycle on the road today (as she always does), because it’s so wide and not full of lamp-posts etc.

I chose a quiet stretch on a Sat morning and we rode 2 X 2. But within 30 seconds a driver hooted us to get out of their way. It made her jump. I … 1/3

[Lady Pedal @Lady_Pedal]

Cycling stories that'll take you for a ride ... It's less than 2 weeks until our free #IWD2022 celebration of women in #cycling. Book below to join us and our fabulous speakers on 8th March for a night of inspiration! 🚲❤️

https://t.co/3BEExY7wwz

[Will Norman @willnorman]

Brilliant article about London's very own wonderful 'JoyRiders'.
https://t.co/984XyYd6Jy

[David Hilliard @davidfhilliard]

Great to be at the @London_Cycling awards to see Londra Bisiklet Kulubu @LondonCyclingC3 recognised for their efforts in growing cycling within their community 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@CycleEnfield @cyclediversity @diversecycling @TfL

[Evolve - The Cycling Network for Muslim Women @evolve_cycling]

A bit of a setback for us this morning as @Sport_England rejected our application for starting a go-ride award scheme in January 😞which included training coaches, running an after school cycling programme can it be appealed? @CentralRegionBC #DiversityandInclusion

[Africa Rising Cycling @CyclingAfrica]

Our #London based reporter came across the awesome @TwrBlack club out on a group ride around the 🎄 sights of #London tonight.

#TogetherWeRide is focused on increasing participation of people of colour within 🇬🇧 cycling 👍

#cycling #diversity #diversityincycling
#london #TWR

[Black Champions in Cycling @BlackChampions_]

Nice and happy to announce a new Black Champions in Cycling -Desire Discrimination Determination book talk (16TH JANUARY) with exhibition 16TH to 30TH Jan 2022 at the extremely wonderful location of Bristol Central Library.✅👍💯A beautiful venue to share a beautiful book💯👍✅

[Muslim Cyclists @Muslim_Cyclists]

"Read my @cyclingweekly article on lockdown fitness & gains from the pandemic. Setting goals from personal to podium achievements- there’s a lot of golden nuggets of advice from other riders on how to lock in cycling fitness" - Shuhena 👉 https://t.co/JHMNeccZLZ #MuslimCyclists

[Muslim Cyclists @Muslim_Cyclists]

Amazing day working with these ladies at the Zeenatul Islam Mosque in #Coventry. In partnership with @BritishCycling under the @GoFoleshill programme we held 'Learn to Ride' sessions for Muslim women.

[Dan Coast (He/Him) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @coast_dan]

Time is running out to apply for a @BritishCycling @Totalcomputers scholarship helping support more people to become coaches

ATM just 2% of the coaching workforce are from a minority ethnic background, 22% are women and 5% are under 30
#CyclingDiversity

https://t.co/FINpaLIFOL

[Go Foleshill @GoFoleshill]

We're at @MasjidCov today for a meeting with @BritishCycling - We're planning a series of 'Learn to Ride' sessions for the Foleshill Community and Schools. Stay tuned for more updates! #GoFoleshill #Coventry #BritishCycling #Cycling

[David Hilliard @davidfhilliard]

Have heard so many good things about @JoyridersLondon. Great at getting women on 🚲🚲🚲🚲 and giving them the confidence to ride.

And they are coming to Enfield to support a new community based project at @RumiMosque 👍

@LondonCyclingC3
@cyclediversity
@diversecycling

[Aneela McKenna @AneelaMckenna]

I’m looking for any mountain bikers of South Asian heritage out there. It’s for #SouthAsianHeritageMonth. I’d love you to get in touch. Help spread the word @diversecycling @wccc_uk @cemvoscot @evolve_cycling @cyclediversity @SMEWN1 @InterculturalYS @BCNtweet @blackgirlsride

[Cycling Diversity Alliance @cyclediversity]

@RideWiseUK We are really sorry to hear this and have retweeted. Hope you can replace the bike very soon.

[Migrations Morpho @LoansMorpho]

We need your help to support a survivor of modern slavery whose bike has been stolen - removing their independence. Your help will enable us to provide them with a refurbished bike that's a central part of their lives. Please help us make a difference https://t.co/mki8dJwwZY

[Cycling Diversity Alliance @cyclediversity]

Everyone who showed interest in taking part in the first Cycling Diversity Alliance working group meeting on Tuesday 18 May 2021 should have received an email with joining details.

If you hasn't arrived, please email [email protected].

Best,
Richard Hearne.

[spoke out @spoke_out]

We've also just signed @velociposse's open letter to @BritishCycling about the consultation.

Be sure to check that out too and add your name ⤵️

Thank you for raising awareness and pushing for change ❤️

https://t.co/jOGHX43sEl

[Haroon Mota @Haroon_Mota]

🚲 We are teaming up with @MedicalAidPal for our NEW challenge - #TogetherForGaza - in aid of our Limb Reconstruction project in Gaza. Together, we’re #cycling from #London to #Whitstable in October 2021.

💪 Hop on your bike and join us!

➡️ Sign up now: https://t.co/4zJGuWsPXy

[Velociposse @velociposse]

In response to @britishcycling's Transgender and Non-Binary Participation Policy, we call on them to go further to include and support trans and non-binary members. We request that they:

1) Immediately include 'non-binary' as a category for non-racing membership

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