Rachel Atherton: From World Champ to Family Cycling Champion

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It was Rachel Atherton’s first year at the Malverns Classic, and like many festival-goers she was there with her family. While she wasn’t juggling child demands with racing, she was working on the Atherton Bikes stand, posing for selfies, signing helmets, and offering up advice to young racers wondering how to plot their route to success. I caught up with her briefly to see what how she was enjoying the festival, and how she’s adding…

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Hannah Dobson

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I came to Singletrack having decided there must be more to life than meetings. I like all bikes, but especially unusual ones. More than bikes, I like what bikes do. I think that they link people and places; that cycling creates a connection between us and our environment; bikes create communities; deliver freedom; bring joy; and improve fitness. They're environmentally friendly and create friendly environments. I try to write about all these things in the hope that others might discover the joy of bikes too.

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  • prettygreenparrot
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    A very positive interview. Good to hear. I agree with the trailer comment. We had a cheap, used, trailer when the children were young. Made it fun to get them to nursery in and made for some fun rides in the Peak and the Lakes.

    Walking or cycling, a destination, an undemanding but interesting route, and lots of verbal and snack-based encouragement made a big difference with youngsters.

    grahamt1980
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    Agreed with above.  Just getting out is often enough for them.  Also at older ages when “my legs hurt” starts appearing

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    ads678
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    I won the balance bike and it’s got the stripes and ‘World Champ Andorra 2015’ and that’s what she’s grown up riding

    This is so cool!

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