National Coming Out Day: national cycling champion and Nottingham student comes out as trans athlete
October 11, 2020
To mark National Coming Out Day, a cycling rising star and University of Nottingham student has revealed how lockdown was the turning point in overcoming her gender dysphoria and that her life has been on a happier track since coming out as trans. In a blog for Sky Sports, Emily Bridges says coming out as …
The Tour de France is coming to town … time to get on your bike
July 4, 2014
University of Nottingham Physiotherapy lecturer and ex-Tour of Britain rider, Alan Taylor reckons there has never been a better time to get on the cycle path to health and happiness. The Tour de France is coming to town LITERALLY as it visits Yorkshire for the ‘Grand Depart’ on Saturday 5th July. Exiting times … and your chance …
The charity challenge – UoN’s Michael Domokos recounts his 497km journey
July 19, 2013
Six months ago Michael Domokos, Senior Project Manager for Corporate Systems at the University embarked on a journey that would see him cycle the three big mountain stages of the Tour de France- stages 18, 19, 20 and roll into Paris- stage 21 one week ahead of the Pro’s. “The journey is now over and …
Olympian Bryan Steel to raise aspirations at May Fest
May 16, 2013
From overweight troublemaker with learning difficulties to Olympic glory on two wheels – it’s been quite a journey for Beeston boy Bryan Steel. That’s why he is using his position as one of life’s high achievers to inspire others to find that thing – whatever it is – they are really good at. And, as …