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Stourbridge cyclist shortlisted in national competition

A woman from Stourbridge has been shortlisted in a national competition aimed at uncovering the stories of cyclists across the UK.

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Jodi Hill and son Oliver

Customer service assistant Jodi Hill, 34, entered the Cycle Selfie competition by Urban Jungle with a photo of herself and her son cycling from Stourbridge to Birmingham.

She said: "I’ve loved cycling for as long as I could remember, my dad brought me a yellow BMX bike for my fifth birthday and I was hooked.

"I love canal trails, so much beautiful landscapes and nature to see. There’s a canal trail from Stourbridge Bonded Warehouse, all the way up to Birmingham. This photo was taken about four miles in, just outside Kinver village. I was with my son, Oliver."

With the nation being urged to avoid public transport and cycling booming across the UK, the Cycle Selfie competition asks cyclists to send a photo of themselves along with their bicycles, with the chance to win up to £250.

Jimmy Williams is CEO of Urban Jungle, said: “We’ve been watching the phenomenal growth of cycling over the last few months, which we fully support.

“We are a company of cycling enthusiasts, with many of us regularly cycling into work, so we are enjoying the move towards more cycling. To mark this major change, we want to uncover the individual stories of the people who, like us, have a strong passion for cycling.

“There are so many benefits to cycling, from increasing your own fitness levels to reducing pollution and improving the environment, particularly when it comes to congested cities.”

The winner will receive a £250 Amazon voucher, while four runners up will receive £50 Amazon vouchers.

To enter the competition, post a photo of yourself and your bike by midnight on Friday, September, 18 at: https://explore.myurbanjungle.com/blog/win-250-in-our-cycleselfie-competition/

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