As a founding member of Cycle Sisters Newham, Misbah is an incredible role model for Muslim women and other in her local area. She started cycling to encourage her son to enjoy the outdoors instead of his PlayStation but this was limited to nearby parks for many years. Then in 2016 she took on a 100km cycle challenge. She has since trained as a Bikeability instructor and regularly leads rides, ensuring they’re accessible to all women.
“I encourage Muslim women to experience the joys of cycling. I get stopped by Asian women saying how they’d like to ride a bike, and even thumbs up from Asian men. I think we’re having a positive effect on the communities in which we live.”
