The third Role Model in our She’s Electric campaign is Ruth Slatter. Her story couldn’t be more inspiring as she shares her incredible journey from a nervous starter to a cycling champion! Ruth never thought she’d be able to regularly use a bike to get around London. However, when her little boy was born Ruth was determined to face her fears. She joined a local parent and child cycling group, purchasing her Tern HSD and the rest is history!
Tell us a bit about yourself?
I’m a historian. I teach university students and do research, often working with communities to develop insights into their past that help them understand themselves in the present.
I live in north-west London, have a nearly two-year-old son, and try to make my own clothes or alter charity shop finds.
What e-bike do you ride?
Tern HSD
How did you get started on an e-bike and what was the experience like?
Until 3 years ago I could barely ride a bike. I had learnt as a child, but felt very nervous about even starting a bike off. I would often fall off before even starting, I had that little confidence! But my husband loved cycling and was desperate for us to go cycling together.
In lockdown I bought my first (non-electric) road bike. I slowly…
