I Bike MCR

Likes: dancing on my bicycle, riding fixed, fixie spotting, organising events and stuff for I Bike MCR, 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 Riviters, a women's society at university that promotes women's rights. Jo and Nes used to go horseriding together when they were tiny children but hadn't seen each other again until Jo came with Emily to a Spokes practice!!!

Emma, 27, Environment Eduaction Schools 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.