Born and raised in East London, Stefan Johnson has been riding since 2011 and now runs SJ Cycles, a business he built to pursue his passion for bikes while creating opportunities for young, underprivileged riders. From fixed gear to cargo bikes, he’s driven by the freedom cycling offers and the chance to be the representation he once wished to see, breaking barriers in an industry where diversity was once rare.

Emily is a former bike courier, ultra racer, author of several books and a popular Substack and LGBTQ+ advocate. We warmly welcome her to the CCC roster.

Samra chairs the board at Cycle Sisters, a charity organisation born in the heart of London to offer a space for Muslim women and women in general to get into cycling, get connected and get confident.

Lisa is the latest addition to our contributor roster. Hailing from Japan and living in London, she's an advocate for diversity in cycling, pushing the committee of Brixton Cycles CC to do more to support this goal,

Welcome to CCC Introduces, the series where we spotlight the contributors who are part of our varied and diverse community of cyclists. Today, we welcome Lunes, a brilliant and proud Cameroonian and Londoner, bringing energy and good vibes to a huge range of London-based clubs.

A warm welcome to Jess! One of the first triathletes among our CCC contributors. Jess is straight off the back of her first gravel race at the Traka and deep in Ironman 70.3 training, but she found the time to sit down with us and chat about diversity and cycling.

Big up to Phil Dobson, founder and head cheerleader at UpCycle London a charity dedicated to giving cycling opportunities to youths from disadvantaged backgrounds.

As a former gymnast and acrobat, turned cyclist and content creator, Sam's experience is unique.

A warm welcome to Emmanuel, ex footballer turned cyclist and content creator.

A big hello to Nathan, known to his friends and now to you, as NJ. NJ is a British Cycling Coach, countryside dwelling and podcast host.

Warmest of welcomes to Rainier, otherwise known as Avocado Cyclist and founder of Too Much Carbs Cycling club!

Welcome to Mohammad Sesay,founder and creative behind Africap Apparel, combining the vibrancy of West Africa with cycling culture.

Introducing Gil, Creative Director, rider and founder of Rubber N' Road, a boutique atelier in the centre of New York City.

Florida-born and Amsterdam dwelling, Merida, is an advocate for inclusivity in cycling, preferring to welcome others and banish exclusivity

Warmest welcome to Ian, ultra-distance racer and race organiser, championing diversity in the ultra scene.

Today, we welcome Nate, a multi-disciplinary rider and snowboarder from London and a cornerstone of Ride 4 Unity.

Today, I sit down with Siân, an outdoor aficionado, multi-disciplinary rider and Londoner, a pillar of her community.

Today we introduce Yewande, also known as Yewie. She is a legend in the UK cycling scene, a rowing coach, rider and PHD holder.

Today, it's a pleasure to welcome Dan, a force for positivity and change in his community.

Adrian is a local legend on the London cycling scene, known by many and liked by all, Adrian is a shining light for creativity and style.