We held our first drop-in on Wednesday 18th February, and it was wonderful to see people coming along on such a bitter night!

Everyone got involved in a mapping exercise to show where they feel safe — or unsafe — while cycling in Norwich. People also shared their thoughts through postcards and sign painting, marking both what they love about cycling in the city and the barriers they face.

These activities gave us important insights into the real experiences of women and gender-diverse cyclists, which will help shape the Women’s Cycling Safety Audit and guide improvements to make streets safer and more inclusive.

We held our second drop-in at Eaton Park Community Centre on Saturday 7th March, and it was great to see people coming along to share their experiences of cycling in Norwich

People got involved in a mapping activity, marking places where they feel safe — and where they don’t — when cycling around the city. Through postcards and sign painting, participants also shared what they love about cycling in Norwich, as well as some of the barriers they face.

We were also joined by the wonderful Norwich Bicycle Repair Cooperative, who kindly offered free bike tune-ups and practical advice throughout the session.

The conversations and activities gave us a much richer picture of what cycling in Norwich is really like for women and gender-diverse people, and these insights will feed into the Women’s Cycling Safety Audit as we work towards making the city’s streets safer and more welcoming for everyone.

We held our third drop-in at the Feed Community Café & Kitchen, and it was great to see people coming along to share their experiences of cycling in Norwich.

Participants took part in a mapping activity, marking places where they feel safe — and where they don’t — when cycling around the city. Through postcards and sign painting, participants also shared what they love about cycling in Norwich, as well as some of the barriers they face.

A big thank you to Tuckswood Community Cycle Club, who braved the cold to offer free bike maintenance and practical advice!

SATURDAY 16TH MAY

The Audit was proud to take a guest spot at the Repair Café held at Catton Grove Community Centre. It was fantastic to speak to a range of women about their cycling experiences (often while gently hijacking them over a slice of homemade cake...)

The Repair Café Norwich is a fantastic initiative, encouraging people to repair items rather than throw them away, and is run by volunteers freely giving their time and skills.