Athletics had a problem. When I stopped competing as a sprinter and became a coach in the 1980s, you could count the number of black coaches on one hand. Only John Isaacs and Juno Fields, my own coach, come to mind. I took up coaching because these two men normalised the idea that I, too, … Richard Liston: Coaching And Pathways
I transitioned from athletics to cycling in 2019. My first impression of cycling was that it is similar to athletics in structure and operations, so I could easily fit into that, but getting to know the equipment was a steeper learning curve. I had not been a recreational or club rider, going straight into a … Sam Ruddock: Elite Performance
The second edition of Diversity in Cycling is published today, celebrating the individuals and initiatives that are helping to make cycling more inclusive and accessible. First published in 2019 by Andy Edwards, a music business executive and experienced club cyclist, the report explores the experiences of riders from underrepresented backgrounds taking up cycling for the first … Second Edition of Diversity In Cycling
One aspect of Diversity In Cycling we have been meaning to explore further are the pathways available specifically for Muslim women. We spoke to our good friend Carolyn Axtell to find out more about the work she and others are doing to support Muslim women interested in taking up cycling. Tell us about yourself I … Carolyn Axtell Interview
Look Mum No Hands! cycling cafe in London’s Old Street played host to the launch of Diversity In Cycling. The room was packed with the most diverse crowd ever seen at a cycling event in London before. It was standing room only, with many more standing outside in the courtyard. Read more on the Look … Look Mum No Hands! Hosts Diversity In Cycling Launch
Picture: Francis Cade British Cycling has today shared its support of a new report, Diversity in Cycling, ahead of its launch on 24 June. Starting as a grassroots project that was sparked by a conversation between experienced road racer Andy Edwards and Black Cyclists Network founder, Mani Arthur, Diversity in Cycling – which will be … British Cycling Backs Diversity In Cycling
This project started as a conversation centred around an observation: more people from Black, Asian, and ethnically diverse backgrounds seem to be taking up cycling as a sport but not necessarily joining cycling clubs. Overall, the cycling world, be it clubs, brands, bike shops, or elite competition, looks very white. That conversation led to more … Diversity In Cycling (First Edition)
