We’re inviting community organisations and networks that work with Muslim women to partner with us to set up new, locally-led women’s cycling groups outside London.
About Cycle Sisters
Over the past 10 years, Cycle Sisters has set up and run women’s cycling groups across multiple London boroughs, creating welcoming and empowering cycling spaces for Muslim and ethnically diverse women to build confidence, improve their health and connect with others.
Our work has been recognised through a number of national and regional awards for our community impact and women's leadership in cycling.
For more info: www.cyclesisters.org.uk.
We’re now looking to work with trusted local organisations to bring this model to new areas.
We are looking for organisations who have a combination of the following:
- An established network of Muslim women in their local area who would be interested in joining a cycle group
- Several women who are confident cyclists and have volunteer capacity to set up and run the group, and train as Ride Leaders
- A wider pool of women who may be interested in becoming Ride Leaders
- A constituted organisation (this isn't essential and we may be able to work around this or support you to get the appropriate set up in place).
- Committed to creating an inclusive space for Muslim women of all backgrounds, and welcoming women from other backgrounds
We'll initially be prioritising partnerships in areas closer to London, such as Berkshire, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Essex, Kent, Surrey and neighbouring counties, but are also welcoming expressions of interest from organisations elsewhere for future phases.
What we offer:
You won’t be starting from scratch. We will provide practical support, funding and tried-and-tested systems to help your group get up and running, including:
- Volunteer Ride Leader training (British Cycling Ride Leadership Award, first aid and bike maintenance)
- Support with access to bikes and equipment
- Ride planning and delivery guidance
- Booking software
- Mentoring and support, including in-person visits
- Becoming part of an established network of women-led cycling groups
Complete this form!
If you’re excited by the idea of creating regular, welcoming cycling opportunities for Muslim and ethnically diverse women in your area, we’d love to hear from you.
This form is designed to help us understand a bit more about your organisation, your motivation and how we might work together.
Cycle Sisters will use the information collected in this form to plan our activities, evaluate our work and report to funders. For more information on how we use your data please read our data notice by clicking here.
