The Celebrity MasterChef winner received her latest accolade at the London Bike Show (Friday 29 March), when she was nominated by former MTB champion, and founder of women’s cycle clothing company Anna’s Legs, Anna Glowinski, for her role in encouraging more women to cycle.
“Cycling is something that everyone should be able to enjoy. I don’t want other people to miss out on the opportunity to have fun riding a bike. That’s why I got involved with Cycling UK,” said Angellica.
“I didn’t learn how to ride a bike until a few years ago, so I’ve only just discovered in my adulthood so many things I now love about cycling.
“I’m so thrilled to have been nominated as one of the 100 Women in Cycling. That’s something I never would have expected to happen!”
The 100 Women in Cycling annual list celebrates inspirational women in the UK’s cycling scene, and forms part of Cycling UK’s Women’s Festival of Cycling.
Nominate: 100 Women in Cycling
If you’re already a cyclist, encourage someone else to try it. Show people that no matter who you are, where you are or how old you are, everyone can enjoy cycling
Angellica Bell, TV and radio presenter
Results from Cycling UK’s recent supporter survey of 1,823 women showed that 75% were encouraged to start riding by a partner, a friend or a colleague and over half had successfully encouraged someone else to start cycling.
“If you’re already a cyclist, encourage someone else to try it. Show people that no matter who you are, where you are or how old you are, everyone can enjoy cycling,” said Angellica.
Paul Tuohy, Cycling UK Chief Executive, added: “Cycling UK wants people to nominate their ‘unsung heroes’; women who work tirelessly to encourage and support others to cycle and improve access to cycling for everyone.
“Our 100 Women in Cycling roll call is a chance to celebrate those women and for us all to realise that we have the power to help others build cycling into their everyday lives.”
Nominations are now open for 2019’s 100 Women in Cycling, with the final list due to be published when the Women’s Festival of Cycling begins on 1 July.
The festival is a month-long celebration of women’s cycling with female-friendly rides taking place around the country.
“Every woman on last year’s list was an equally worthy nominee, and this year we want to celebrate even more inspiring role models who deserve recognition,” said Paul. “Simply go online, let us know who they are and why they should be included.”
For more information contact the national Cycling UK Press Office on 01483 238 315, 07786 320 713 or email publicity@cyclinguk.org.
