Success Stories

We have worked with a number of people across south Essex to help them think differently about the way they travel.

Take a look through our success stories below to learn more about how we have helped others and get in touch if you want to find out how we can help you. 

 
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Gordon Maxwell’s journey with ForwardMotion

Gordon’s journey with ForwardMotion began at this year’s long-awaited return of the Tweed Ride back in June. Along with his son, Gordon joined the peloton of cyclists dressed to impress on their route around the city, finishing at the new-for-’22 Active Travel Festival. Upon finishing the ride, Gordon’s son Maurice’s bike chain had come off, […]

Gordon’s journey with ForwardMotion began at this year’s long-awaited return of the Tweed Ride back in June. Along with...

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Cycling benefits mental health for key worker Kelly

Kelly Marks, a Community Partnership Officer at Southend City Council, from Hockley, had always felt more comfortable in her car, relying on driving herself to and from work. When the lockdown was announced, despite not being able to work from home, Kelly realised that she was a lot less active, and wanted to do something […]

Kelly Marks, a Community Partnership Officer at Southend City Council, from Hockley, had always felt more comfortable in her...

Jane on her bike in the sunshine
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Embracing exercise on a bike during lockdown

By Jane Girnary Since I passed my Bikeability course with Southend City Council a couple of months ago, I have scarcely been on a bike. Now that we are on lockdown for the foreseeable and the weather is good, there is no excuse for me not to get out on my bike and do some […]

By Jane Girnary Since I passed my Bikeability course with Southend City Council a couple of months ago, I...

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Success Story: Healthcare professional switches to a bike for short journeys

In September 2019, ForwardMotion helped Ann Hepworth, a healthcare worker from Southend-on-Sea, change her travel behaviour. Ann  saw an advert for ForwardMotion’s bike loan scheme  at a bus stop on Southend seafront, and found the ‘try before you buy’ concept of our bike hire scheme appealing. Ann commented: “I had been wanting to get back […]

In September 2019, ForwardMotion helped Ann Hepworth, a healthcare worker from Southend-on-Sea, change her travel behaviour. Ann  saw an...

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