We've been nominated — twice! Help us become a People's Champion in the Celebration of Bikeability Awards
We've got some exciting news to share. Not one but two nominations have come our way in The Bikeability Trust's People's Champion awards, sponsored by Decathlon — one for Pedal Power Training as a whole, and one for our brilliant instructor Bryan Herman.
We're chuffed, and we'd love your help to get us over the line. Voting is quick, free and takes no time at all — more on how to do that below.
Nomination one: Pedal Power Training
Our nomination recognises something close to our hearts: removing the barriers that stop people getting on a bike. For us, cycling is about far more than riding from A to B — it builds confidence, independence and opportunities that last a lifetime.
Across Southampton, Portsmouth and the surrounding areas, we work with partners including Monty's Bike Hub and Cycles4All to create ongoing cycling opportunities for young people, and we're developing a community bike library to help even more children and families get riding, whatever their circumstances.
It means a great deal to be recognised for that work — and even more to share it with the people who make it possible.
Nomination two: instructor Bryan Herman
Bryan has been part of the Pedal Power team since 2023, instructing across Southampton and Portsmouth — and commuting in from the other side of Hampshire to do it.
He's been a keen cyclist his whole life, from his first Raleigh 'Boxer' as a child to his years living in Cambridge, one of the UK's biggest cycling cities. Away from Bikeability, he's also a cycle responder for St. John Ambulance, travelling the country with his bike loaded full of medical kit.
Ask Bryan what he loves most about the job and it's easy to see why he's been nominated:
"I also love that 'I'm doing it, I'm doing it!' reaction when a child rides for the first time!"
That moment — the one where it all clicks — is exactly what we're about.
Why it matters
Bikeability gives the next generation the skills and confidence to ride. The impact speaks for itself: after Level 2 training, 93% of riders feel more confident cycling on roads, and 96% of parents say they're likely to encourage their child to cycle (The Bikeability Trust, 2025). Every nomination, every session and every "I'm doing it!" is part of that bigger picture.
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Pedal Power Training delivers Bikeability cycle training in Southampton, Portsmouth and surrounding areas in partnership with the Bikeability Trust, Southampton City Council, Portsmouth City Council and Monty's Bike Hub. Bikeability — cycling proficiency for the 21st century.
How to vote
Voting all happens on The Bikeability Trust's Facebook post below — and it takes just a few seconds:
Click on the Facebook post below to open it.
Click on the graphic for Pedal Power Training and/or Bryan Herman.
Cast your vote by reacting, commenting (the best way!) and sharing that photo.
Every reaction, comment and share on the nominee's photo counts as a vote — and a comment carries the most weight, so do leave one if you can.
You can vote for both — Pedal Power Training and Bryan!
⏰ Voting closes Sunday 5 July at midnight. The People's Champions will be announced on #CelebrationOfBikeability Day, Friday 17 July.
Thank you for cheering us on — go on, give us a vote! 🚲
