A Suffolk woman has been named as one of the UK’s 100 most inspirational women in cycling for 2023 in a list from the charity Cycling UK.

Karla Williams, 38, is the co-owner of an e-racing women’s cycling team.

E-races are real-time competitions among athletes riding networked indoor cycling equipment.

Her team is called the Aeonian Race Team and she has been recognised for her work encouraging other women to get on their bikes.

Ms Williams, from Bury St Edmunds, started cycling in 2014 after the birth of her child and said: “Cycling is an important part of my life; it is a medicine for my mental and physical health.”

Each year, the UK’s cycling charity recognises women from all corners of the cycling world who have had a positive impact by inspiring others to cycle.

Cycling UK’s chief executive Sarah Mitchell said: "Cycling is a fantastic way to get around sustainably, keep fit and have fun outdoors and we want everyone to benefit from the joy of cycling.

“But in the UK, substantially fewer women ride than men. It’s our mission to reverse that and see equal levels of cycling across all genders.

“A great way to encourage more women to cycle is to share the stories of these amazing women – whether they’re chronicling their adventures on social media, advocating for better infrastructure in their neighbourhoods, inspiring their communities to join them for a ride or winning medals around the world.

“Choosing the top one hundred winners involves some really tough choices – there are so many brilliant women out there who we’d want to celebrate."