BASINGSTOKE MP Maria Miller got on her bike to support a cycling initiative.

The Conservative Minister joined young mums at Bunnies Children’s Centre, based at Hatch Warren Community Centre, in Longcross Lane, to hear about the Breeze cycling initiative that is earning plaudits in the town.

Breeze Basingstoke, launched by town resident Ruth Crawford, aims to get more women out cycling in a safe environment.

Ruth leads a number of groups on regular trips to show how cycling can be used as a practical mode of transport for a range of everyday activities.

After joining the group, Mrs Miller said: “I was really interested to hear about the Breeze Basingstoke programme and the great work that it is doing to help more young women get involved in cycling for fun.

“The fact that Breeze Basingstoke and Bunnies Children’s Centre have combined resources to provide a crèche facility means that the programme is accessible to mums with pre-school children.”

The mother-of-three added: “I know from my own experience how enjoyable it is to be able to cycle together as a family and that is another benefit that the mums taking part in Breeze Basingstoke will be able to look forward to as their children get older.”BASINGSTOKE MP Maria Miller got on her bike to support a cycling initiative.

The Conservative Minister joined young mums at Bunnies Children’s Centre, based at Hatch Warren Community Centre, in Longcross Lane, to hear about the Breeze cycling initiative that is earning plaudits in the town.

Breeze Basingstoke, launched by town resident Ruth Crawford, aims to get more women out cycling in a safe environment.

Ruth leads a number of groups on regular trips to show how cycling can be used as a practical mode of transport for a range of everyday activities.

After joining the group, Mrs Miller said: “I was really interested to hear about the Breeze Basingstoke programme and the great work that it is doing to help more young women get involved in cycling for fun.

“The fact that Breeze Basingstoke and Bunnies Children’s Centre have combined resources to provide a crèche facility means that the programme is accessible to mums with pre-school children.”

The mother-of-three added: “I know from my own experience how enjoyable it is to be able to cycle together as a family and that is another benefit that the mums taking part in Breeze Basingstoke will be able to look forward to as their children get older.”