University of Exeter student cycles across the UK to research female farming futures

A University of Exeter student intends to cycle across the UK to conduct interviews with members of the female farming community.

For her geography PhD, Veronica White, who fell in love with cycling when she found the National Cycle Network, intends to learn more about the future of farming.

The 27-year-old postgraduate student said: “Cycling is such a great way of connecting with the local area and nature, and just being outside.”

“It’s a network physically, but also socially to bring people together and really be able to share our experiences.”

According to Sustrans, an organisation that promotes active travel, 43 per cent of people want to ride their bikes more. They hope that Veronica’s story will inspire others to try cycling.

Sarah Leeming, Sustrans South Director added: “Veronica’s inspirational story is one that many will relate to and shows the importance of the National Cycle Network in providing safe, accessible and inclusive spaces that enable people to build up the confidence to explore their neighbourhoods and beyond.”

“The many health and economic benefits of cycling shouldn’t be reserved just for those with the confidence and ability to ride on the roads. We are so happy to hear that Veronica has been able to rediscover the joy of cycling through riding on the National Cycle Network.”

Veronica White and her boyfriend, Brett McKim, are covering 40 miles a day on their bikes from Exeter, ending in the Roseland Peninsula. She said: “We’ve having such a lovely trip. We’ve spent time in Fingle Bridge and Mevagissey and camped on Dartmoor.”

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She continued by reflecting on her future farming plans: “But this is also a great way to see this wonderful landscape and plan for my research next year, when I’ll be travelling around the country via bike to collect people’s visions for the future of farming.”

“We really hope her story encourages others to find that sense of freedom and independence through using the National Cycle Network.”

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