Breeze, our pioneering women's cycling programme, is thrilled to be celebrating its 12-year anniversary this month, celebrating the thousands of women who have started cycling through the programme. From Thursday 15 - Monday 19 June, we'll be throwing the Big Breeze Birthday Party across the country to celebrate 12 incredible years.

Set up in 2011, the Breeze programme was created to help more women to experience the joy of cycling, while also supporting them to feel more confident and comfortable riding a bike. With rides available across the country, led by our volunteer Breeze Champions, more women than ever have been able to experience the joy of cycling across the last 12 years.

With over 150 free, women-only Breeze rides over the birthday weekend, led by our amazing Breeze Champions, women of all ages and abilities are invited to join in the party to discover the fun and power of riding together. Plus, there will be coffee, cake and even some party games! The birthday celebrations are being supported by Tired Mums Coffee, who are offering exclusive discounts to our champions along with celebratory prizes.

We couldn’t be prouder of the amazing successes the programme has achieved in the past 12 years, such as:

• More than 350,000 women attending over 80,000 free Breeze rides.
• Over 1,000 dedicated Breeze Champions delivering around 200 rides each and every week.
• The launch of Breeze into the Forest in 2021, providing the opportunity to connect with nature and routes into mountain biking
• 120 Breeze Champions and riders set a new World Record for Most mechanical energy produced by pedalling on static bikes in one hour.

Dedicated Breeze Champion from Driffield, Jools Turner, shared her own heartfelt experience:

"I can honestly say that I have enjoyed every single one of my Breeze rides. Many years ago, I set up a Breeze group in Driffield, and while my highlights are too numerous to mention, the friendships we have made and all who ride with us make the group we are today. It's been 12 unforgettable years of pure enjoyment - long may the adventures continue!"

The Big Breeze Birthday weekend promises to be a fitting celebration of the immense impact Breeze has had on inspiring women to embrace cycling and lead more active lives.

To join in the celebration, find a ride near you during the Big Breeze Birthday weekend here.