Bikes don't just give you all the feels when you are riding them, the whole world you enter into when you get hooked is just as beneficial.
Hear a prime example of this from Emma, the guest in todayโs pod.
Em has been crowned the ultimate hype queen by the MTB community, boosting everyoneโs confidence and passing on her infectious energy and love for the sport to everyone she rides with.
Em shares with us how bikes have helped her overcome her obstacles in managing a stammer and constantly push her out of her comfort zone and thrive.
Paramedic by trade but in my spare time Iโm Trek Bath โs Ambassador and Womenโs Advocate, trying to encourage and support more people to get into mountain biking and cycling! I just love bikes , hanging out and meeting cool people and bringing those top vibes!\r\n
Follow Em and keep informed about upcoming social rides:@emmapursall on Instagram , Em (Emma)'s Facebook group
If you want to get out on your bike and need some riding buddies then check out some local mountain bike groups. They create opportunities for connection, a sense of belonging and friendships.
MTB Chix and Trails are really active on facebook http://bit.ly/3mLKkV4
Trail Birds, a Midlands based group with members all over http://bit.ly/3JGIpdr
Cycle Sistas are based in Essex https://bit.ly/3TidzLn
Girls Alive are a community aimed at getting women outdoors and hold regular MTB rides in Surrey- http://bit.ly/3Tq4Eb2
Dame Cycling Forest of Dean are a womens MTB group who hold regular weekly rides for all abilities around beautiful FOD. http://bit.ly/3TmuNYi
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