Finding solutions to cycling wins Alazar national award

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Finding solutions to cycling wins Alazar national award The District Post

A teenager’s determination to find solutions to cycling, rather than focusing on the barriers his cerebral palsy presents, has earned him national recognition.

Alazar Sahele, 14, from Horsham, has won Bikeability’s Trainee of the Year award.

Ed Clark, county councilCyclist Training Development Officer, said: “I’m tremendously proud of Alazar and all he has achieved through our weekly training sessions at the wheels for All Club in Horsham.

“His achievements are a credit to both him and his family for their determination to find solutions to cycling, rather than just seeing barriers.

“The teenager’s enthusiasm for cycling now extends to his family and carers. His parents have been at his side throughout his progression as a rider, and they have had to develop as riders, too, to keep up with him!”

Alazar’s mother, Hirut Hailu, said: “We are so proud of Alazar. When I told him he had won, he didn’t believe it at first but now he’s very happy with his certificate and gift vouchers and will receive a trophy, too.”

In 2016, Alazar joined the Wheels for All, all abilities cycling club, which is run in by West Sussex County Council in partnership with Horsham District Council.

Ed said: “Initially he would ride our wheelchair bicycle piloted by his family or club instructors. Over time, Alazar wanted to explore using a cycle that he could ride independently.

“By the end of 2016, he progressed ...

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