We can’t wait until the 5th October – the big Autumn celebration ride that will also see the launch of the FIAS Toolkit. Come along for a ride, a free coffee and pastry and to meet the FIAS Superstars. These amazing women have guided the work of Project FIAS and they are coming to Bristol for the launch. They are all inspirational leaders in sport – community drivers, industry drivers and culture shapers. We have been so proud to work with them.
MEET:
ANEELA – Founder of Mòr Diversity, Co-founder of FNY Collective, MissAdventures and the Colour Collective. Aneela is a mountain bike guide and coach and is passionate about equality, diversity, inclusion (EDI) and wellbeing. She works with a huge range of organisations on shifting mountain biking, including the UCI and British Cycling.
CLAIRE – Former outdoor instructor turned office bod! Claire works for Hope Technology Ltd in sales and events and heads up Hope WMN. Hope WMN is about celebrating women who ride bikes. They run women-led guided rides, talks, provide support to projects & events, publish informative blog posts and support brand ambassadors.
JO – Jo is co-owner of Pro Ride Mountain bike coaching and is passionate about women’s health – working in the field for 10 years. Jo is passionate about supporting more women to get involved in action sports and has decades of experience building and supporting communities of women in sport.
JOSIE – Josie is the Founder of She Flies Extreme Sports, a social enterprise encouraging women in kitesurfing – to ‘screw perfect and be courageous’. Josie straddles the corporate world as a Tech Executive with a passion for salt water and board sports.
KATH – An ex-pro climber, Kath has been riding bikes on the hills and mountains of North Wales since the early 2000s. She is owner and chief adventure creator at RideHigh MTB and Chair of Trail Collective North Wales. Kath’s mission is to not only get more women out on bikes but to get them more involved in the wonderful world of trail building. She is a mentor to many, and inspiration to all.
SUE – Sue is The Adventure Queen Mother. She is a ride leader for New Forest Off Road Club and member of Adventure Queens. She is wise and passionate about the outdoors and in supporting others to get active outside.
ZOË – Zoë and her family are all mountain biking heroes and inspirations to mountain bikers of all ages. Zoë is also a charity coordinator and ride volunteer for girlsALIVE in Surrey. She is hugely passionate about women in MTB and committed to shifting the culture now and in the future.