Support More Women, Girls, Non-Binary People and Families to Cycle by Voting for Women On Wheels this September

Women On Wheels SCIO is a cycling charity based in the heart of Govanhill, Glasgow. Through cycling activities and bike loans, they support women, girls, non-binary people and families to get back on a bike or onto a bike for the very first time. This September you can help Women On Wheels support even more people to get on bikes by voting for them in My Favourite Voucher Codes’ monthly charity poll. The winner of the poll gets 20% of My Favourite Voucher Codes profits.

Learn more about Women On Wheels below and how your vote can make a difference.

What Does Women On Wheels Do?

Statistics show that men undertake twice as many cycling journeys than women in Scotland. This gap leads to many women missing out on the extensive benefits of cycling including improved physical and mental health, cost-cutting, environmental, sense of community and reduced social isolation to name a few. Women On Wheels was set up to address this gap by tackling women’s barriers to cycling and developing programmes to support their needs. Since launching in 2022, the organisation has grown significantly and now runs three dedicated cycling programmes:

• Womens Programme supporting women and non-binary people
• Teens Programme empowering girls and young women to cycle 
• Families Programme helping families to cycle together

Prior to Women on Wheels there was no dedicated service in Glasgow which was specifically aimed at empowering and enabling women to overcome barriers to cycling.

Women On Wheels have supported more than 1000 women, girls, non-binary people and families to cycle. With your support they can help even more people feel the joy of cycling and reap the many benefits that it brings.

What Services do Women On Wheels Provide?

Women On Wheels offer a wide range of cycling activities to support all levels. Some of the activities include:

• Learn to ride cycling lessons (group and 1-1).
• Confidence building led rides ranging from those who have just learned to pedal to all day rides so there is something to support everyone no matter their level.
• Bespoke Bike Buddy and route navigation support.
• Bike and equipment loan library including bikes of all sizes, trailers and bike seats.
• Bike maintenance lessons.
• Family cycling lessons.
• Balance bike group for the youngest.
• Teenage sessions in local schools.
• Bike touring programme for complete beginners, intermediate and a more advanced group.
• Mountain biking and BMX sessions for beginners and intermediate.
• Regular social events such as coffee drop ins, film nights, and inspirational speaker events to encourage women, non-binary people and their families on the fence about taking up cycling.
• Free cycling sessions for refugee and migrant women.
• Training programme to upskill volunteers supporting them to get qualifications such as Ride Leader, Cycle Trainer and Outdoor First Aid qualifications free of charge.

All activities are offered on a ‘pay-as-you-can’ basis starting at just £1 to ensure finances aren’t a barrier to women taking part.

How Will The Donation Help Women On Wheels?

Women On Wheels have recently moved to larger premises to match the demand of their ever growing programmes and your help will enable them to scale up and support even more women, girls, non-binary people and families to cycle.

In an ever challenging funding environment, donations and support from people like you is invaluable to Women On Wheels.

How Can I Support Women On Wheels?

This September, you can support Women On Wheels for free by voting for them in the My Favourite Voucher Codes’ charity poll. Simply cast your vote in the right-hand panel on the website.

Women On Wheels also welcome donations with open arms. You can donate to Women On Wheels directly here.

How Can I Contact and Learn More About Women On Wheels?

You can find out more about Women On Wheels on their website or via social media. You can find them on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

If you have any questions about Women On Wheels, get in touch on email community@womenonwheels.org.uk or by phoning 07927357140.

This September, help Women On Wheels support more women, girls, non-binary people and families to cycle by sharing the poll with friends and family and voting for free on our Homepage.