Beckie Hamilton has been passionate about cycling for as long as she can remember.
Alongside her demanding job as a firefighter, she dedicates countless hours to sharing her love of cycling with others. Through her club, Newbury Velo, Beckie leads off-road rides and coaches mountain biking and cyclocross for both adults and children.
She’s also a tandem pilot, enabling partially sighted young people from Berkshire Vision to experience the joy of cycling. An ambassador at Swinley Bike Hub, Beckie inspires women of all abilities to explore the trails at Swinley Forest. To celebrate her 50th birthday, she took on 50 cycling challenges for the ‘Ride for Charlie’ charity, including riding a penny farthing, tackling Snowdon and rallying 50 women for a group ride.
Beckie also delivered prescriptions by bike to housebound people during the pandemic. Whether she’s bikepacking, racing enduros or commuting, Beckie is a firm believer in the mental health benefits of cycling, which she shares with her infectious enthusiasm and warm personality.
“Resilience, fitness, and feel-good vibes all come from cycling, and that’s the message I try to share.”
