aAh! Magazine X Lights Up Exhibition
In 2024, Manchester was crowned the first ever European Capital of Cycling, recognising the city’s commitment to making cycling safer and more accessible for all. As part of International Women’s Day, the aAh! Magazine X Lights Up Exhibition celebrates the achievements of women in cycling and explores themes of women’s empowerment, inclusivity, representation and visibility on our roads and beyond.
Following the success of the Lights Up night time bike ride in November, which saw 180 women take to the streets to raise awareness about issues in cycling, this exhibition continues the conversation about empowerment, representation, safety, and visibility – both on the road and in public spaces.
Presented by aAh! Magazine, Manchester Metropolitan University’s arts and culture student magazine, the exhibition features work from student writers, journalists, designers, illustrators, and photographers. Through storytelling and visual art, it reflects on cycling as a tool for freedom, independence, and self-expression, amplifying the voices of women reclaiming urban spaces and finding community.
The Lights Up campaign, organised in partnership with Bee Pedal Ready, Station South, Manchester Metropolitan University, We Are Cycling UK, MCRActive, TfGM, and Starling Bikes, raises awareness of women’s safety while cycling, particularly as winter approaches and fewer women take to the roads.
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