Emma Downey

Emma is smiling as her bike does a jump on a mountain biking trail. She is wearing a helmet, dark coloured top and green leggings.
Community champion

Emma Downey

Coach for BMXercise in Bristol

Emma worked in cycling for years, managing Bristol's inclusive Bikeability scheme; she loves seeing the joy on someone's face the first time they learn to ride.

A huge advocate for women's cycling, she is a member of Dame Cycling MTB group and a coach for Access Sport, leading on a range of sessions including BMXercise and outreach to young people who have been affected by COVID-19. Emma was the first coach to launch 'Teen BMXercise', which aims to engage more teenage girls in cycling and BMX. 



“I love helping women and girls to develop their BMX and MTB confidence.”