Win Big with UoM Sport’s Share Your Thoughts Survey. Closes 29 January 2027
YOU SAID WE DID
Last year, you gave us some fantastic feedback about your experience with UoM Sport. We listened and used your feedback to make changes to the way we do things and identify where we could improve.
We now want to build on this and make sure we are always checking in. Your feedback helps us understand what’s working well, what could be better and where we should focus next.
Win a £1000 bike voucher in exchange for your feedback!
As we head into the winter months and approach the end of the year, we’re relaunching the Share Your Thoughts Survey, with another chance to win a £1000 bike voucher.
- One £1000 voucher is up for grabs*
- Vouchers can be spent at Manchester Bikes—perfect for anyone looking to invest in a new bike
- Winners will be drawn at random by the following 29 January deadline
Our Winners
From Pilates to Pedals: Rachel Welsby-Maiden’s Active Life
Originally from Liverpool, Rachel has lived in Manchester for over 20 years, having first moved to the city to study for an MA in Social Work at The University of Manchester. Now a Pilates instructor, she stays active by teaching, running, playing football, and cycling.
Rachel completed the Share Your Thoughts survey after attending UoM Sport’s Yoga Retreat with friends from work. She enjoyed two different yoga classes and a sound bath and wanted to share her feedback on what she described as a really well-run event.
Already a keen cyclist, Rachel is looking forward to using her winning voucher to get out on the bikes more with her family.
“I do already cycle, but this voucher means that as a family, we can do more cycling together! I am keen to take any opportunities to get out with my kids. Getting out and moving together is really worthwhile and good for all of us. I am really excited to explore some new local cycle paths together.”
Rachel also teaches a weekly Pilates class in the UoM wellbeing rooms and takes part in additional events and courses when she can. Her advice to anyone looking to become more active is to find something they genuinely enjoy.
“Find a way of moving that you enjoy, and keep at it, every week. Group exercise classes or going for a run with friends can help keep you motivated, as it can be a good way to make friends, but it’s also a good challenge to try something on your own too, and notice your body and how you feel and what you can do!”
Meet Jude: Our Share Your Thoughts bike winner
When second-year Ancient History student Jude Kirkland-Smith completed our Share Your Thoughts survey, he didn’t expect it to result in a £1,000 Manchester Bikes voucher.
Jude is already heavily involved in sport at Manchester. He’s part of the Cricket Society, President of Woolton Hall FC and a Sport Co-ordinator for the Campus Football League. His week usually includes football training and matches at Wythenshawe, strength training at the Armitage and running around the Fallowfield Loop. He’s also currently training for the 2027 Manchester Marathon.
Taking part in the survey was a simple decision:
“I saw it in my emails and instead of ignoring it I thought, why not? It only took about five minutes out of my day, and having won it, I’ve done every survey since!”
Although Jude hasn’t cycled much before, the new bike will give him another way to stay active while travelling to and from university.
“Instead of sitting on a bus, I can make what would’ve been a more time-consuming and boring commute to Uni into a great form of exercise and improve my cardiovascular health.”
His advice for anyone looking to become more active is simple: don’t rely on motivation alone. Jude believes making activity a regular habit is key to prioritising your health, even on rainy Manchester days when exercise is the last thing you feel like doing.
How to enter
Have your say and win a bike worth up to £1,000
We’re teaming up with Manchester Bikes for the second year running to give you the chance to win a bike worth up to £1,000 when you complete our survey.
After building a fantastic relationship last year, we’re excited to continue our partnership for the new academic year, encouraging active travel, more sustainable ways to get around and better connections across our community.
Contact Us
+44 (0)161 529 4444
sport@manchester.ac.uk
