The Southampton Cycle Challenge

Participant Testimonies

“I am now going to try to cycle either in or from work once a week (it is 22 miles so a bit of a trek!). I felt a huge sense of achievement and it helps with the petrol cost.” - Non-Cyclist

“I enjoyed the Challenge and the information collected on how many miles travelled, calories lost and what other people were doing was all very interesting. I went to see the bike doctor who was very helpful on maintaining my bike which I thought was a great idea.” – Non-Cyclist

“I hadn't ridden my bike for years. A lunchtime session for 'Rusty cyclists' for staff at Southampton Solent University gave me the encouragement/confidence I needed to get on my bike. Once I realised there was a National cycle route more-or-less from home to work (i.e. a relatively safe route) I've cycled to work most days.” – Non-Cyclist

“The Challenge was the start of me cycling for the first time in nearly 20 years. Having now purchased a bike via my employer's cycle to work scheme I will continue to use it.” - Non Cyclist

“I have recently discovered it is possible to cycle the 11 miles to work and not collapse in a heap at the end!” – Regular Cyclist