When I'm not riding my bike or looking at maps, I'm passionate about improving the accessibility of the outdoors. 🗺
I'm a self confessed data geek, love a spreadsheet, and believe change should be based on data not opinions. 🤓
Swipe through to learn more about what I'm working on at the moment.
Turning the Cogs is a research project aiming to improve diversity and inclusivity at cycling events so we can welcome the full spectrum of riders to the start line.
It welcomes the thoughts of all folks and spokes but particularly wants to hear from those who feel they are under-represented at cycling events.
The survey is now closed and the results report will be out soon.
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Running Out of Time is the longest non-stop relay ever attempted.
Last year we set off from COP26 host city Glasgow to deliver an important message on climate action to world leaders. The message was sealed in the baton and passed person to person as the relay journeyed through 18 countries - UK (Scotland, Wales, England), France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Greece, Cyprus, Israel, Egypt - arriving at Sharm el-Sheikh on November 6th 2022 in time for COP27.
Along the extraordinary route, the baton crossed seas, mountain ranges, glaciers, and deserts and visited schools, at-risk locations and climate change projects meeting scientists, engineers and community leaders at the forefront of the green revolution to better understand what is happening to our planet and to inspire local climate action.
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A data-led initiative aiming to increase the diversity of cycling event start lines all around the world.
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A research organisation working to increase participation, improve diversity and widen the accessibility of the outdoors for women.
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A friendly gravel group based in the Peak District. Open to anyone that likes (or is keen to learn about) riding bikes off road.
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A trad climbing festival in the Peak District welcoming all ages, abilities and genders.
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We bring to life extraordinary relays, which build communities and change lives. To date, we’ve had over 200,000 runners participate in our relays, reached over 100 million people on social media and raised over £1,000,000 for charity.
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If you're keen to hear a bit more about what I've been up to, here are a selection of links to research reports, podcasts, films and articles.
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