Inclusive Cycling gets going in Bristol 16/08/2010

Funding from Cycling City and Aiming High for Disabled Children has meant a fleet of all ability bikes is now located in Bristol for use by all young people to make cycling more accessible for those who have difficulty using a standard bicycle. Sessions using the bicycles deliver a range of benefits including increased levels of fitness and well-being, social interaction and confidence building for young people.

The bicycles are being managed by Wheels for All, a national inclusive cycling project. Wheels for All are running free training days to enable as many leaders as possible to be able to use the bikes with their groups.

The bikes are located at St Paul’s Adventure Playground, and last Friday I brought them out for a ‘Let’s All Play’ Inclusive drop in play session for young people. The bikes were a great success, and gave young people with low confidence a chance to try something new.

There are several more opportunities to use the bikes through August. Today, Monday 16th and 23rd August at 11- 3pm, anyone of all ages can pop down to St Agnes Park outside the playground to try the bikes. On Friday 27th August the bikes will also be available for young disabled children from 9.30am until 1pm at the adventure playground.

If you are interested in using the bikes with your group or children you know, or getting some training so as you can deliver sessions, please contact Lizzie Evered, lizzie.evered@bikeclub.org.uk, 07825 983465