| General | 
Nes,28, Bike It Officer for Sustrans
Likes: dancing on my bicycle, riding fixed, fixie spotting, organising events and stuff for I Bike MCR, anarchy/community living,
bananas, my friends, forests, wide open spaces, standing on top of mountains,
eating yummy vegan cake, kissing, getting my hands dirty, swimming in
open water, whistling, writing rambling thoughts on my notebook that i
carry everywhere, bears
Dislikes: oppression, punctures, borders, cars.
Emily 21, Architectural Assistant
Likes: Cycling all over Manchester,
fighting for women's rights, New York, fancy dress parties, debates
on important stuff, drawing buildings, dancing, the weekend magazine,
sunny weather at 5.30.
Dislikes: Deadlines, the pay gap, baked beans, rainy weather at 5.30.
 Becca,
36, Building Services Engineer working for an environmental design consultancy
Likes: Insulation, Renewable Energy, Practical Solutions, Smart meters, Travelling
on two wheels, Aikido, Food (growing, cooking and sharing it), Wine (see food),
Reading, Mountains, Open air swimming
Dislikes: Celery, Marmite, the standby button on electrical appliances
 Caroline,
27, Student
i like falling over and playing on bikes, so i like mountain biking which neatly
combines the two.
i like people who don't take themselves too seriously and like messing
about, which is why i love the spokes!
i want a bike with wheels of fire, i will make it happen
 Joanna,
Student
Jo is small but tough and definitely adds finesse. She is a fantastic flyer
in our balances and pyramids and has a great eye for detail in planning routines.
She studies politics and is a member of The Riveters, a women's society at university
that promotes women's rights. Jo and Nes used to go horse riding together when
they were tiny children but hadn't seen each other again until Jo came with
Emily to a Spokes practice!!!
 Emma,
27 Schools Environment Education Worker
Emma is a fantastic and passionate woman that's always busy but whether she's
organising a No Borders event or doing yoga she'll always make time for a cup
of tea and a friendly natter. Emma is The Spokes DJ and will be playing music
on the pedal powered bike soundsystem that her and Nes are making. She will
also throw in some ace moves too.
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| Heroes | everyone that rides a bike.
The Bicycle:
"The bicycle has been responsible for more movement in manners and morals than anything since Charles the Second. Under it's influence, wholly or in part, have wilted chaperons, long and narrow skirts, tight corsets, hair that would come down, black stockings, thick ankles large hats, prudery and fear of the dark; under its influence, wholly or in part, have bloomed weekends, strong nerves, strong legs, strong language, knickers, knowledge of make and shape, knowledge of woods and pastures, equality of sex, good digestion and professional occupation- in four words, the emancipation of women." (Galsworthy, 1890) |
