11.11.09 When ladies from Gloucester’s Muslim community decided they should “get on their bikes”, the Partnership had no idea it would prove so popular! Whether new to two wheels or more experienced cyclists, the ladies have been enjoying regular lessons from a team of women instructors have helped them become much safer and more confident road users.  Some could even become instructors themselves as they are getting additional training to help them get non-cyclists up and running.

Don Muir, the Partnership’s cycling coordinator said, “Women generally feel more intimidated by today’s traffic conditions, while minority groups can have more cultural barriers to taking up this type of training. That makes it a double challenge for these ladies and we are doing all we can to help them get the training they need to develop the skills to overcome those barriers”.

The scheme was launched in conjunction with Amina Kathrada at the Friendship Café in Barton Street; and Bren McInerney at the Barton and Tredworth Community Trust.