The beauty of Breeze is that no rider gets left behind. A simple bike ride has evolved into communities of women across Wales and the UK who support and understand each other. 

In Ciliau Aeron, volunteer Breeze Champion, Nia Richards, has led 386 rides over the past decade. In that time, she has welcomed a community of female riders of all ages and abilities, helping them escape from their challenges in life. 

“All of your thoughtful arrangements worked perfectly and we had a lovely time everywhere we went in your wonderful country.”

From strangers to saddle mates

For Karen Davies (53), Breeze has helped her manage health conditions, including arthritis and anxiety.

After undergoing a hysterectomy in 2018 that triggered early menopause, Karen struggled. Since then, she has battled with health challenges including a bad back, crippling arthritis in her feet, as well as anxiety.

No longer able to run, she bought an e-bike and joined the Breeze rides as a low impact way of keeping fit. And while Karen has always felt self-conscious of her weight, she never feels judged by the other riders.

Taking to the roads with the girls reduces her anxiety levels and she enjoys an enduring feelgood factor, long after she’s popped the bike back in the garage.