Meet the Champs Clan

It takes a lot of people power to pull off the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships. The unsung heroes are our volunteers, who help keep things running safely and smoothly. But what’s in it for them?

CYNTHIA KAVETJIUA TJIPUKA

“Volunteering has positively impacted my life in such an unimaginable way! I regained my self-confidence and discovered so much about myself. I became a very social person, and learned to interact with people from all walks of life”

Cynthia had her first taste of volunteering during COP26 in 2021. Now, she can’t get enough! That first experience opened her eyes to different cultural backgrounds, as well as teaching her about the environment and measures we can all take to combat climate change – like swapping the car for a bike. Cynthia hopes The Championships will showcase Scotland’s beauty, prove that Glasgow is a great host city, and – of course –amplify the power of the bike!

FIONA REDDICK

“You are surrounded by people doing what they love so it’s very upbeat. I always finish the day feeling that I’ve contributed to something and had a lot of fun at the same time”

A former Mountain Bike Cross-country competitive cyclist, Fiona still wanted to be involved in cycling after she stopped competing so she started helping out at local races, before signing up to volunteer at national and international events. She sees volunteering as a golden opportunity to catch up with familiar faces, meet new people, have fun and boost confidence.

JEN SWAN

“Volunteering gives me a massive sense of achievement. It’s given me great pleasure to give my time and to see others’ enjoyment and participation as a result. I’d recommend volunteering to anyone!”

Veteran volunteer Jen has been helping out at sports events since her teens. Her journey began 40 years ago, when she organised her village badminton group. No stranger to life on two wheels, Jen is as passionate about cycling as she is volunteering. She hopes The Championships inspire more people in Scotland to start cycling.

SCOTTISH SCHOOLS’ MOUNTAIN BIKE CHAMPIONSHIPS

14 September 2023, Comrie Croft MTB Centre, Perthshire morrisonsacademy.org

Morrison’s Academy, Comrie Croft and Scottish Cycling look forward to welcoming riders to the inaugural Scottish Schools’ Mountain Bike Championships.

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