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Wheels for Wellbeing
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A disabled people’s cycling organisation campaigning for equity in cycling, #ActiveTravel, multimodal journeys, and mobility justice. #BeyondTheBicycle
Find out about our work at www.WheelsForWellbeing.org.uk
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Wheels for Wellbeing @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk · Apr 22
The biggest barrier to enabling Disabled people to cycle?
Cost. Non-standard cycles are eye-wateringly expensive.
Let's change that.
Our Wheels4Me.co.uk loan scheme gives Disabled Londoners the chance to loan a non-standard cycle, totally free. Not a discount or a grant. FREE.
Real freedom.
Non-standard Cycles | Wheels4Me
Wheels4Me London is a ground-breaking scheme offering free bike loans for Londoners with specific needs or disabilities.
www.wheels4me.co.uk
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Spotlight on: ICE Adventure

There are lots of accessories that can be added to an ICE Trike to make it even more perfect for you and your needs.

Want to test it in person? Come along to a Wheels for Wellbeing session to see if a recumbent could work for you.

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Tech Guide - Rider Positioning
YouTube video by ICE Trikes
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November 6, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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Susie never got an opportunity to learn to cycle as a child, but took to it like a duck to water and was soon volunteering to share her new passion with others.
A slideshow. At the top is the title 'Susie's Story' followed by the text ' Susie was born with a rare syndrome called Vacteri and tells us she never got an opportunity to learn to cycle as a child. As an adult, she was introduced to cycling at an inclusive facility and began to regularly attend Wheels for Wellbeing sessions where she could have access to appropriate non-standard cycle, unavailable anywhere else.' The Wheels4Me logo is at the bottom. On the right is a picture of Susie on her tandem cycle. She is smiling at the camera and giving the thumbs up. A slideshow. At the top is the title 'Susie's Story' followed by the text ‘She continued to increase her confidence by attending lead rides until she eventually progressed to becoming a volunteer to help others access the same opportunities.’ The Wheels4Me logo is at the bottom. On the right is a picture of Susie on her tandem cycle. She is smiling at the camera and giving the thumbs up.
November 5, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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There is still time to sign up for Isabelle's online talk on “Ensuring that Freedom to Cycle is Accessible to All”.

When: Thursday, 6th November
Time: 11am–12pm (London time)

Register your free place here: unil.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Ensuring that Freedom to Cycle is accessible to all. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Cette présentation fait partie du cycle de conférences "Cycling for all ages and abilities" organisé par l’OUVEMA avec le soutien de l’Association Transports et Environnement (ATE). This presentation...
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November 4, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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It’s just a week to go before Isabelle presents her talk, “Ensuring that Freedom to Cycle is Accessible to All,” as part of a Europe-wide series of online discussions on cycling and active mobility, with a focus on making cycling accessible for everyone.
Image of the event flyer. At the top is a photo picture of a person cycling over an on-road cycle crossing on a red semi-recumbent trike, in front of a red double-decker bus. There is a park with black iron railings behind them and a bus. In the top left-hand corner is written 06 November 2025. Just below the photo are some graphics depicting nature, travel and people. Below in a red block are the words " ensuring that freedom to cycle is accessible to all. Isabelle Clement, Wheels for Wellbeing, director Thursday 6 November 2025 | 12:00-13:00CET Online (Zoom) There are white logos for ATE and Unil in the bottom right-hand corner.
October 30, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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"But everyone knows what I mean when I say "bike"!

While that may be true, when we talk about 'bikes' it's easy for many people to forget about those who need to use non-standard cycles such as trikes, recumbents and tandems.
Drawings of six non-standard cycles. First row: an upright tandem, and upright delta trike Second row: an e-assist clip-on handcycle attached to a manual wheelchair and a wheelchair transporter trike Third row: a recumbent tadpole trike and a side-by-side tandem delta trike.
October 29, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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Unusually I was at work for @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk on Sat. I was at the "Homes for Us" Summit - back in Westminster for the 2nd time in a week, but mingling with activists rather than politicians.
A productive & creative day looking at housing crisis & how it affects minoritised communities.
Selfie. In the foreground, Ben, white, masc-presenting, clean shaven, wearing a trilby hat and specs, In the background a display showing the words "...up and closing", with below them in smaller writing and largely obscured text from the live captions "have to rush for the train... ...look forward to it..." Between, a small huddle of people near the stage
October 28, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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Fancy a well-earned break? Well, grab a cuppa and settle down with a copy of our latest newsletter.

As well as covering the official launch of the 5th edition of The Guide to Inclusive Cycling, you'll find out what Mobility Justice means to us,
A screenshot of the front cover of the newsletter. The Wheels for Wellbeing logo is displayed prominently at the top. Beneath it is a picture of the front cover of the Guide to Inclusive Cycling. At the top in black letters are the words The Guide to Inclusive Cycling Fifth Edition September 2025. Then there is a picture of a person cycling over an on-road cycle crossing on a red semi-recumbent trike, in front of a red double-decker bus. There is a park with black iron railings behind them and the bus. Underneath the picture is the Wheels For Wellbeing logo White text underneath says "Wheels for Wellbeing October newsletter"
October 27, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Interested in where your nearest #InclusiveCycling facility is?
Not sure what type of cycle might suit you?
Need advice on adaptations?

Wherever you are, whatever your question our advisor is here to help!
A graphic with a yellow background promoting Wheels4Me London’s advice line. In the top left-hand corner is a white box with the text: Wherever you are, whatever your question our advisor is here to help! Call: 020 7346 8482 Or email: info@wheelsforwelbeing.org.uk In the top right-hand corner is a photo of a man on a tricycle in a corn field. The photo has a light blue border. Below are graphics of four people each with a speech bubble. From left to right, a person with a prosthetic arm asking about “Local cycling opportunities?”, a person with dark glasses and a cane asking about “Funding?”, a person in a wheelchair asking about “Types of cycle?” and a person with a prosthetic leg asking about “Adaptations”. The Wheels4Me logo is in the bottom right-hand corner.
October 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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What an absolutely amazing event!!
Fantastic to see such a great turnout and so many people supporting this important campaign to make cycling safer for women, and therefore for everyone!

#MyRideOurRight #RideTheNight #InclusiveCycling @cyclinguk.bsky.social
merseycyclists.bsky.social Merseyside Cycling Campaign @merseycyclists.bsky.social · 18d
Ride the Night Liverpool was a-maz-ing!
Thanks to everyone involved.
🪩 60 people
🚲 5 to 72 years old
🪩 Wide range of capabilities and experiences
🚲 Cycles as mobility aids
🪩 Cycling in the dark on roads and in parks

Brilliant to be one of 65 Glow Rides with @cyclinguk.bsky.social #MyRideOurRight
October 24, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Next month @isabelleclementmbe.bsky.social
will be joining a Europe-wide series of online talks on cycling & active mobility, with a focus on making cycling accessible to everyone.

Her talk, “Ensuring that Freedom to Cycle is Accessible to All,” will explore the principles of accessible cycling.
Image of the event flyer. At the top is a photo picture of a person cycling over an on-road cycle crossing on a red semi-recumbent trike, in front of a red double-decker bus. There is a park with black iron railings behind them and a bus. In the top left-hand corner is written 06 November 2025. Just below the photo are some graphics depicting nature, travel and people. Below in a red block are the words " ensuring that freedom to cycle is accessible to all. Isabelle Clement, Wheels for Wellbeing, director Thursday 6 November 2025 | 12:00-13:00CET Online (Zoom) There are white logos for ATE and Unil in the bottom right-hand corner.
October 22, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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This Wednesday Kay, our Campaigns and Policy Manager, is taking part in Ride the Night Liverpool. This inclusive, women-led, evening ride aims to shine a light (literally!) on the need for safer streets and better cycling infrastructure, especially for women riding after dark.
Ride the Night Liverpool
Wed 22 Oct 2025 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Join this women-led ride in Liverpool to help Cycling UK, Merseyside Cycling Campaign and friends call for better bike routes and safer streets, especially f…
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October 21, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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If you weren't able to make it to the launch of the 5th Edition of our Guide to Inclusive Cycling, then the good news is the full video from the event is now live.

View the video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tm5t...

#InclusiveCyclingGuide #InclusiveCycling #AccessibleCycling
Screenshot of the online event showing rows of people looking at the camera
October 16, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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We all need the freedom to travel, but time restrictions on bus passes lock Disabled people out of work, study and our community. It’s time to #UnlockTransportAccess

@transportforall.org.uk #TransportForAll #ActiveTravel
Three Disabled white people on a bridge, gazing firmly at the camera – a male wheelchair user wearing a bright orange cardigan, a female wheelchair user with long sandy hair, and a tall man with cropped white hair and a red shirt. The photo has a hot orange background with yellow electrical tape with ‘We’re supporting #UnlockTransportAccess’ in bold black letters. Yellow arrows point to the photo and words.
October 15, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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It's 'Cycle to School Week', a UK-wide event run every year by Bikeability to celebrate cycling to school and the huge benefits it brings to children's health and wellbeing.
Graphic says. "This Cycle to School Week, don't just encourage us; enable us! Every child needs safe space to walk/wheel and cycle". There are two drawings, one above the other. Top has a busy road full of grey cars and fumes, with standing silhouettes holding signs that say "you can cycle!" and "we heart bikes!". Bottom has "safe space for cycling" with a planter showing road open to cycles, pedestrians and wheelchair users, "people-friendly speed limits" with a 20mph sign and "inclusive cycles and accessible cycle parking" with a range of different trikes and bikes all parked on stands under a big shelter.
October 13, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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In this clip, Wheels4Me loan recipient, Jeremy tells us how having access to cycling has helped him reconnect with his family & get back to doing things that were important to him.

Watch the full video on YouTube & find out how you can trial a cycle yourself at wheels4me.co.uk

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October 10, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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“Using a wheelchair and mobility scooter allows me to pace and manage my pain."

This is a lovely account from Amanda on learning to pace during activity and how she uses a variety of mobility aids at different times to manage chronic conditions.

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What is Fitness to Disabled People? Amanda’s Story
https://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/what-fitness-disabled-people-amanda’s-story
October 9, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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Mobility justice is one of our core campaigning principles but what does it mean, & why does it matter?

The latest in our Language Matters series looks at our definition & how it applies to active travel, transport, public space and environmental schemes.

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Drawing of two men wearing lycra outfits and helmets riding drop-handlebar sporty-type bikes
October 8, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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Don’t miss our final Young Wheels Inclusive Cycling Session of the year!

Join us this Sunday, 12th October, from 1–3pm at the Croydon Sports Arena.

Spaces are still available, so book your spot today! wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/cycling-sess...

#InclusiveCycling #AccessibleCycling
A red running track with a person in a high-vis vest and a red top running in the distance. They are next to a child on a tricycle who is wearing a pink top.
October 7, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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Everyone should be able to make the journeys they want, whatever mobility aids they use. This really important report highlights the unjustifiable abuse & danger mobility scooter users face, & shows why changes to mobility aid rules and regulations are so urgently needed.

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BBC Morning Live - Mobility Scooter Stigma Feature
YouTube video by Surewise
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October 3, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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Tomorrow the fab Grace Spence Green is talking to Khansa Maria about her book 'To Exist As I Am' as part of the Lambeth Festival of Encounters.

Don't miss what will be an extraordinary conversation!

#FestivalOfEncounters

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TALK To Exist As I Am - Festival of Encounters
At the age of twenty-two, Grace Spence Green's spine was broken at the fourth thoracic vertebra, and her life changed tracks. One day, she was in hospital supporting patients, the next she was one.Dis...
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October 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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If you work in roads and highways, the Rees Jeffreys Road Fund provides a number of grants for:

◾️research, education & roadside improvement projects that promote advances in road-related UK transport policy, design, management & practice.

◾️individuals to pursue relevant professional qualifications
Rees Jeffreys Road Fund logo. Five blue boxes in a row each with a white icon. From left to right a lorry, a car, a person walking, a cycle and a bus.
October 1, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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CYCLE SPOTLIGHT: Van Raam Easy Rider

The Easy Rider is a fantastic semi-recumbent trike, available on our loan scheme.

It has a comfortable seat and chair-like backrest and is perfect for those who prefer a bit more support when they are riding.
September 26, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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We just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who came along to today's official launch of the 5th Edition of our Inclusive Cycling Guide.

It was fantastic to see so many people show their support for inclusive cycling and active travel.
September 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Rumour has it I’m talking about my favourite infrastructure tomorrow. What am I going to choose?!? It’s all interesting!
Sign up to the launch tomorrow or find the guide online now (shh!):
#Accessibility #ActiveTravel #Disability
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September 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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Tomorrow we launch the 5th Edition of the Guide to Inclusive Cycling!

Hear from Dame Sarah Storey, Phil Jones (PJA), and our own Kate Ball on why inclusive cycling matters and how great infrastructure makes a difference.

Thu 25 Sept
12:30–1:30pm
Register free: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Official launch of the 5th Edition of the Guide to Inclusive Cycling . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Official launch of the 5th Edition of the Guide to Inclusive Cycling . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
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September 24, 2025 at 12:27 PM