Saddle Stories

Tanya muses on how cycling has taught her that she has the right to take up space; and how to move through the world on our own terms.

Souravi Sarkar shares a tender short story about her childhood memories cycling in India; and how that time is now a symbol of innocence and lack of inhibition.  

'My Lane' is a poem by Emma Roy-Williams about the frustrations of being a cyclist in a car centric world.

'Cornwall Adventure' by Elaine Okoro is a short story about the freedom and feelings of youthfulness than cycling can give us, regardless of age and changes to mobility.

'Do you ‘just’ ride a bike or is it something more?' is a short story and memoir by writer David Edwards about how the bicycle can accompany us through the ups and downs of life, preparing us for both physical and mental battles.

'My Bike Was' is a poem and soundscape created by Clare Ramsaran. This immersive piece combines the writer's memories and reflections of cycling through life with the ambient sounds of a cycle down a canal.

'I Like Your Bike' is a poem about the simple joys of cycling by Anna Walsh.

La Bicicletà è Femminile / The Bicycle is Feminine is a delicately woven short story by Eileen Pun featuring ' I want yan story - na better better story - wey my people know well well-  Lyrics from “Mr Oga” written and sung by Chris Obehi.

'Journey', 'Cycling in China', and 'Pedalling' are three poems by Amy Lai which follow the writer's relationship with cycling across time and continents.