FIAS project lead Dr Fi Spotswood has been nominated as one of the 100 Women in Cycling 2023 by CyclingUK.
The nominations are designed to showcase and celebrate inspirational women who are encouraging others to experience the joy of cycling; Dr Spotswood was nominated based on project FIAS and the work we’re doing with our consortium of partners – which includes Welsh Cycling, Scottish Cycling, British Cycling and Forestry England.
“The 100 Women in Cycling initiative showcases the role women have to play in fostering a more inclusive culture across cycling,” said Dr Spotswood.
The FIAS project focuses on mountain biking: Dr Spotswood has been talking to women cyclists, industry and media to understand the persistent gender inequalities in the scene.
“Our follow-on projects at the University of Bristol underpin work with public organisations all committed to helping transform mountain biking. Collectively we’re working to continue transforming mountain biking so it is a place where women and girls feel they belong and can thrive.
“My roles in cycling vary – as well as our research, I lead a kids’ mountain bike club and I lead groups of women mountain bikers. It’s been fantastic to be nominated and to learn about all the other women working in incredible ways to foster change in cycling. I feel very proud.”
Click here to find out who else made the list of 2023 nominees!