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Links to useful sites & cycling information<\/span><\/strong>This listing of inclusive cycling resources may help you find alternatives to Companion Cycling that are more local to you, or help you to set up a scheme yourself. We have checked out availability and confirm that as of mid-August 2021 most of the organisations listed below are up and running!<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Cycling Projects in the London area. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ability Bikes, Regents Park <\/strong>Saturday sessions for Camden residents, age 11+ with special needs. Tel: 0207 388 7932 https:\/\/www.westeustonpartnership.org\/health-and-wellbeing\/ability-bikes\/<\/a> Currently suspended*<\/em>Also operates Silver Cycling rides, which are free to older residents of Camden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Buddy Bicycles, West London<\/strong> New inclusive specialised cycle hire in Osterley Park (National Trust) Currently suspended*<\/em> for details see: https:\/\/www.ourbarn.org.uk\/<\/a> email: cycling@ourbarn.org.uk<\/a> For visiting Osterley, see https:\/\/www.nationaltrust.org.uk\/osterley-park-and-house<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Bikeworks<\/strong> all ability clubs at six venues across London including Olympic Park, Victoria Park, Wormwood Scrubs and Inwood Park (Hounslow), advance booking for groups of 6 or more and a mobile unit offering outreach sessions: https:\/\/www.bikeworks.org.uk\/all-ability<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n EcoLocal Cycling<\/strong> regular inclusive cycling sessions at David Weir Leisure Centre, Carshalton: https:\/\/www.ecolocal.org.uk\/ecolocal-cycling\/cycling\/adult-inclusive-cycling-sessions\/<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n London Cycling for All<\/strong> This Brixton-based network is an umbrella for four of the inclusive cycling schemes listed here. They recently introduced Wheels4Me, a pilot special cycle hire scheme to bring the cycle of your choice to you: https:\/\/cyclingforall.org\/wheels4me-london-cycle-hire\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n London Recumbents<\/strong> Our first cycles were sourced after demo visits from this business based in Dulwich and Battersea Parks, which offers inclusive and mainstream drop-in cycle hire and advance booking for groups. Their website specifies that the group leader will need to bring ID: http:\/\/www.londonrecumbents.com\/<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Pedal Power<\/strong> sessions at Finsbury Park and Emirates Stadium: http:\/\/www.pedalpowercc.org\/<\/a> for details and video on inclusive cycling. Email: pedalpowerhackney@hotmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wheels for Wellbeing<\/strong>, Outdoor tracks in Croydon & Herne Hill, (indoor facilities in Lewisham are currently suspended) http:\/\/www.wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n UK-wide Cycling Organisations<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Charlotte’s Tandems<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>\u2013 click on this link to discover standard and 3-wheeler tandems for free extended hire to disabled people by a charity with volunteer helpers, UK- wide including South London and Surrey (our immediate area) and<\/strong> a list of web-links to inclusive cycling organisations. http:\/\/charlottestandems.weebly.com\/<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cycling Projects<\/strong>, a Warrington-based national charity supporting numerous inclusive cycling projects in England and Wales: <\/a>https:\/\/cycling.org.uk\/wheels-for-all<\/a>\/ Tel: 01925 234213 Email: info@cycling.org.uk<\/a> for details of which projects have re-opened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Handcycling UK <\/strong>the national organisation for handcycling, offering taster weekends weekends at Stoke Mandeville for people with paraplegia and other conditions that prevent pedalling. Contact through website: http:\/\/www.handcycling.org.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Inclusive Cycling Projects beyond London<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Just a few of the schemes that we\u2019ve discovered since we opened 25 years ago. See if you can find more by searching under inclusive cycling in the places where you\u2019d like to go cycling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alice Holt Inclusive Cycling, <\/strong>forest-based near Farnham, Surrey. Offers a variety of specialised cycles on Thursday mornings or sessions by appointment: https:\/\/aliceholtinclusivecycling.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Epsom, Surrey Wheels for All,<\/strong> a branch of Cycling Projects that offers regular inclusive cycling in Epsom & Ewell and Woking. Email: swfa@cycling.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Midland Mencap Parkride<\/strong>, based in Sutton Park near Birmingham. Offers free daytime and after-school cycling sessions on specialised bikes: https:\/\/midlandmencap.org.uk\/parkride\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Pedall, <\/strong>based at Burley near Lyndhurst. Offer starter sessions and guided rides in the New Forest, courtesy of the National Park authority and volunteers: https:\/\/www.pedall.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n York Get Cycling<\/strong>, providing inclusive cycle hire, try-out events and sales in a cycle-friendly city and the surrounding area: https:\/\/www.getcycling.org.uk\/specialist-cycles\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wales<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n BikeAbility<\/strong> A wide range of cycles for weekday and Saturday rides on-site near Swansea or along Clyne Valley cycle track: https:\/\/www.bikeabilitywales.org.uk<\/a> Email: bikeabilitywales@ymail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Inclusive Cycling guides<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Help to identify cycling options, support funding bids and select the best cycles for your needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Cycling UK (formerly CTC): Guide to Adapted Cycles for Inclusive Cycling <\/strong>https:\/\/www.cyclinguk.org\/article\/cycling-guide\/guide-to-adapted-cycles<\/a> An outline of specialised cycles and adaptations for inclusive cycling, and places offering this option. Produced by Cycling UK a national charity, which is also offering advice on safe cycling during the Coronavirus outbreak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wheels for Wellbeing: Guide to Inclusive Cycling<\/strong> <\/strong>Produced by London-based enthusiasts, this covers topics such as health benefits, legislation, infrastructure, facilities and design: https:\/\/wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/FINAL.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Velovision <\/strong>Cycling Magazine and online archive of innovative cycle design and reviews: http:\/\/www.velovision.com\/about-velo-vision\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Manufacturers and suppliers of specialised cycles<\/span>
<\/strong>The following are some of the companies which we are aware of. There are doubtless others out there – if you know any then tell us about them and we will try to include them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n