Since the age of 7 Lucy has been part of the Girl Guiding Association. WAGGGS (World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts) supports girls and young women to develop their full potential as leaders and active citizens of the world. WAGGGS speaks out on behalf of girls and young women everywhere while empowering them to advocate for themselves. 

For many women across the world, a bicycle is more than a weekend toy. It is a symbol of empowerment – providing freedom, easier access to vital resources, and enabling them to spend more time on education. Unfortunately many women don’t have access to a bike, no time to learn to ride it, and in some countries it is even seen as ‘unwomanly’ to ride. 

Along our trip we’ll be visiting WAGGS groups to talk about our trip, and hopefully inspire young women to consider giving cycling a go – whether as a fun weekend hobby, or to open more opportunities up to them.