MTBCOS - Well Being

🌟 Big news! Dr Lesley Ingram-Sills is now a member of the IMBA Women in Mountain Biking Network Steering Committee! 🚴‍♀️ 

 The group's purpose is to create a more welcoming and equitable mountain biking community. 

Let’s celebrate women shaping the future of cycling! 💪 #IMBA #WomenInCycling 

https://www.imba-europe.org/networks/women-in-mountain-biking/

🎉 Thrilled to share that Dr Lesley Ingram-Sills is a trustee of the Scottish Cycling Foundation! 🚵‍♀️ 

From funding young riders to building trails and promoting health, she’s making an impact on cycling in Scotland and beyond. 

Learn more 👉 https://scottishcyclingfoundation.org/about/trustees/ #CyclingForGood

Image: Sam, White Dog Photography

Co-Chair of Women in Cycling Group,  launched by CIE, ECF, Velokonzept, Mobycon and CONEBI.

In this role, Dr Lesley Ingram-Sills is working to increase the visibility of women within the cycling industry. The group is gathering critical data on the representation of women and developing strategies to amplify their presence, especially in decision-making roles.

Find out more https://cyclingindustries.com/wic 

Image: Sam, White Dog Photography

Tyre Pressures and Immune Response

A fascinating student-led project is currently underway, exploring the effect of tyre pressures on the immune response to vibration. 

Testing is being conducted at Glentress with the expertise of Louis Moore, MTBCS Consultant.

Find out more about Anna Flynn's final year project.

One of 10 worldwide projects chosen by Strava to be part of their Metro for Academic Researchers Program.

The project:
"Trail Blazers: Analysing Mountain Biking Usage Patterns and Rider Diversity in the Scottish Borders"

This research will identify MTB trail hotspots and link usage to maintenance needs, while also studying rider diversity to ensure inclusivity in trail design. (Scotland, UK)

https://press.strava.com/articles/strava-announces-10-global-research-projects-as-recipients-of-inaugural