Since learning to ride at 39 for a triathlon, Alison has become a major driving force behind the Womxn of Colour Cycling Collective, and a cycling performance coach setting up Veloqi.cc to offer female-specific training and nutrition advice. She actively tries to improve diversity and gender equality in cycling through ventures like Ride for Unity and the Ultra Distance Scholarship.

“As a coach my passion is to empower other women through cycling, helping them achieve awesome things on the bike. I believe representation truly matters.”