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jmk79.bsky.social
@jmk79.bsky.social
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Recovering from Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, lower limb disabilities, still cycling.
Raising money to help me walk again, see link http://bit.ly/4lFemDt
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jmk79.bsky.social
Spent the day measuring barriers and gates as part of a #disability review. Size and design of barriers varies, even on the same path. Gaps are preferable to gates and 1.5m should be the legal minimum.
November 9, 2025 at 11:12 AM
jmk79.bsky.social
Back in hospital for an angiogram to try and unblock blood vessels.
October 17, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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transportforall.org.uk
So much of the conversation about cycling assumes two wheels and lycra. But it’s far broader. For many Disabled people, cycling is mobility. Trikes, recumbents, handcycles, e-bikes, tandems can be aids to freedom and independence.
wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk Wheels for Wellbeing @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk · Oct 10
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

youtu.be/q-ZnnXd3M2s
October 13, 2025 at 1:50 PM
jmk79.bsky.social
This week I was appointed Chair of the @ruils.bsky.social Transport and Mobility Forum, featured in @adamtranter.bsky.social newsletter and cycled the 40km round trip into work for a walkabout with the CEO of Lambeth Council #disabillity

www.bikeis.best/p/the-big-su...
The big summer e-bike celebration, #176
E-power, ending the distraction of culture wars and the gift of non-standard cycles.
www.bikeis.best
August 22, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk
As well as a good overview of all the latest cycling advocacy stories around e-bikes, it's fantastic to see our video of Jeremy talking about how he benefited from the WheelsForMe free loan scheme is 'Interesting graph(ic) of the week'!

www.bikeis.best/p/the-big-su...
The big summer e-bike celebration, #176
E-power, ending the distraction of culture wars and the gift of non-standard cycles.
www.bikeis.best
August 22, 2025 at 10:41 AM
jmk79.bsky.social
Glad to have been a part of this video and thanks to @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk for the loan scheme.
wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk Wheels for Wellbeing @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk · Aug 12
"It’s transformed my life; its given me freedom; its given me independence and helped me reconnect with my family.”

Hearing the stories of those who have benefited from our groundbreaking free loan scheme, makes what we do worthwhile.

Watch his story below:
youtu.be/q-ZnnXd3M2s

wheels4me.co.uk
Wheels4Me London- Jeremy's Story
YouTube video by Wheels for Wellbeing
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August 12, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk
"The current regulations are nearly 40 years old and do not account for the devices people need to use".

Find out why we’re so excited that the Government has announced it's planning to review mobility aid law to make it fit for purpose.

www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

#MyCycleMyMobilityAid
Drawing of a wheelchair user, using a power add-on with a manual wheelchair. She is drawn with light brown skin and long brown hair in a ponytail and wearing a dark blue dress that comes close to her knees. She is wearing sunglasses and reaching forward, holding onto the handlebar of the power add-on. The front casters of her orange-coloured wheelchair are lifted slightly by the light blue power add-on. Behind the lightweight wheelchair, a quite large bag is visible hanging down behind the back of the wheelchair. Screenshot of a tweet from Simon Lightwood MP. Jul 21. "Everyone deserves safe, accessible transport. That’s why we’re extending e-scooter trials to 2028 and expanding them to new towns to learn how best to regulate them. We’re also looking at our mobility aid laws so disabled people can use the devices they need for independence." Accompanied with a photo, the alt text for which was "Hire escooters parked in a line in a designated parking area", image attribution Department for Transport.
August 7, 2025 at 12:26 PM
jmk79.bsky.social
Hi @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk @benwheels.bsky.social could you help with this response about some no cycling signs & barrier widths on this alley. Does a PROW have a different legal definition to a footway? Are there national standards on barriers widths?
www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/alle...
June 27, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk
We had such a great time at the @london_cycling_campaign London Cycling Festival, both on our lead ride and giving people trials on our wonderful #wheels4me loan fleet. Get in touch to find out how you could get cycling at info@wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk
a woman in a cap chats with a man in a cycle helmet while sitting on a Van Raam semi-recumbent A photo from behind of a man in a cycle helmet riding a semi recumbent tricycle past a wheelchair. The guildhall yard is in the background. a man in a green helmet cycles a black handcycle round guildhall yard A man in a cycle helmet crouches beside a red, recumbent ice trike
June 6, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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futebolclub10.bsky.social
GOL DO WATFORD

⚽️ Rocco Vata
🅰️ Antonio Tikvić
Fulham 1x1 Watford
🏆 #FACup
January 9, 2025 at 8:26 PM
jmk79.bsky.social
First laps of Richmond Park since getting #sepsis in July 2023. Riding a new Ice Trike Adventure with Shimano Steps motor. It's a great ride although still making adjustments and understanding how it rides. #disability
December 30, 2024 at 2:04 PM