Since then, the Black Unity Bike Ride has grown into a community. In 2024, they hosted their fifth flagship ride in London with 2,000 attendees. Beyond the ride itself, they host development training sessions in East London and have expanded internationally, raising over £25,000 for grassroots initiatives through overseas tours.
Black Unity Bike Ride inspires people to achieve things they once thought was impossible. From novices learning to ride for the first time to centurions completing their first 100-mile ride, the group gives cyclists a sense of belonging. They’ve also formed an alliance network with other Black-led cycling clubs, amplifying visibility and reinforcing the importance of community.
Looking ahead, the group plans to expand their rides to South Africa and cities across the UK, continuing to provide a safe, inclusive space for Black people to explore wellness through cycling.
Black Scottish Adventurers
Black Scottish Adventurers
After over a decade of exploring the outdoors, Joshua Adeyemi grew tired of the lack of representation in nature. In 2022, he started Black Scottish Adventurers as a response. Since then, the community has grown to around 3,000 active members.
Whether hiking through the Scottish Highlands or taking international trips, Black Scottish Adventurers creates community through shared outdoor experiences. Members have climbed mountains they once thought were beyond reach, shattering the misconception that outdoor adventure isn’t for them. Adeyemi believes the group’s greatest achievement is opening the Black community’s minds to new possibilities and showing that the outdoors is a space where they belong.
The journey hasn’t been without challenges. The group has faced racial abuse but has also received support from the wider outdoor community in Scotland, including national parks and the public.
With additional members joining from the Netherlands, France and the US, there is growing interest in expanding across the UK. Following the success of their first international trip to Marrakech in 2024, they’re preparing for new adventures, continuing to inspire the Black community to explore the outdoors.
