We are a group of bike enthusiasts who want to make sure that everyone, whatever their age or ability, has the chance to have as much fun cycling as we do.
Nick W
Trustee, Chairman
Amber
Trustee, Volunteer
Amber is an enthusiastic volunteer who helps with the sessions on a Tuesday and is also in charge of JR’s website, Facebook and events. Amber recently received an award in recognition of her contribution to improving the lives of people in the community through Just Ride Southend.
Chris
Trustee
Chris is also very driven to give everyone the opportunity to cycle. Attending both Tuesday and Wednesday sessions with his enthusiastic group from Project 49. Days at the track would not be the same if they weren’t around!
Helen B
Trustee, Secretary and Volunteer
Alan Cook
Administrator and Volunteer
Roana Bennet
Trustee and Volunteer
Gwen
Administrator, Session Leader
Gwen teaches in a local special needs school and is a keen cyclist. She is passionate about getting people of all abilities out on their bikes and is head coach with Essex Roads Cycling Club, runs a cycling club at a local junior school and is a “Breeze Champion” leading short, social rides for ladies in and around Southend.
Pete
Trustee
Pete is an avid local cyclist; he works as a coordinator of services for adults with Learning Disabilities where he has helped encourage people to take up cycling. A firm believer in ‘cycling for all’.
John G
Trustee, Session Leader
John is session leader for JR’s Wednesday sessions and yet another extremely keen cyclist! John recently received an award in recognition of his contribution to improving the lives of people in the community through Just Ride Southend.
Jon L
Trustee, Volunteer and Qualified Bike Mechanic
Matt D
Trustee and Volunteer
Matt has long been a keen cyclist, cycling to work throughout his career as a secondary school music teacher. Now retired, Matt volunteers with Just Ride on Tuesdays and keeps his hand in musically playing piano for a community singing group.
Just Ride Southend is run purely by our wonderful volunteers. It’s lovely to have such a great, enthusiastic team (more than the few listed above!) We can’t thank them all enough.
Thank you to our partners, funders and supporters
Drop-in inclusive cycling sessions for people of all ages and abilities
