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Wheels for Wellbeing
@wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk
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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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Read more about Kay and what cycling means to her in our latest Cycle Story.

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#InclusiveCycling #AccessibleCycling #CycleStories
Photo of Kay on her DaVinci e-assist clip-on handcycle. She is wearing a purple top and is smiling at the camera. In the background is a wall covered with bright, vibrant graffiti.
November 13, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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Wheels4Me London is delivered in partnership with @sustrans.bsky.social, @peddlemywheels.bsky.social and funded by the Motability Foundation

#AccessibleCycling #InclusiveCycling #ActiveTravel
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November 12, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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If you like it, you could loan one of your own for a month, for FREE, delivered to your door through #Wheels4Me London!
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Non-standard Cycles | Wheels4Me
Wheels4Me London is a ground-breaking scheme offering free bike loans for Londoners with specific needs or disabilities.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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Whether you just want to nip to the park or are planning an ambitious holiday, come along to a Wheels for Wellbeing session and see if a recumbent could work for you.

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Campaigning for inclusive cycling, Wheels for Wellbeing
Wheels for Wellbeing is an award-winning charity supporting disabled people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the benefits of cycling.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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In it Isabelle explores the key principles of accessible cycling, drawing on Wheels for Wellbeing’s research into the experiences of Disabled and older people, and discusses concepts such as Mobility Justice and Inclusive Infrastructure.

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« Ensuring that freedom to cycle is accessible to all »
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November 11, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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If you like it, you could loan one of your own for a month, for FREE, delivered to your door through #Wheels4Me London!

Visit wheels4me.co.uk to learn more.

Wheels4Me London is delivered in partnership with @sustrans.bsky.social, @peddlemywheels.bsky.social
& funded by the Motability Foundation.
Non-standard Cycles | Wheels4Me
Wheels4Me London is a ground-breaking scheme offering free bike loans for Londoners with specific needs or disabilities.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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Wheels4Me London is delivered in partnership with
@walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social and @peddlemywheels.bsky.social and funded by the Motability Foundation.

#InclusiveCycling #ActiveTravel #AccessibleCycling
November 5, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Now in need of a trike of her own, she was able to loan one through the Wheels4Me scheme before going on to purchase her own trike and then go on to become a qualified instructor!

Find out how you can trial a cycle yourself at wheels4me.co.uk
A slideshow. At the top is the title 'Susie's Story' followed by the text ‘ The launch of the Wheels4Me scheme gave Susie a chance to trial having a cycle of her own, fully adapted to her needs, for the first time; allowing her to use it freely on her own terms for journeys and errands all around the city, from social trips to her volunteer role at the local city farm.’ 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 reported ‘The Vanraam Compact is a recumbent electric tricycle it is so easy for me to get on and off, it's small enough can use around the shops and travel on London transport a mobility aid. The months I had the Compact tricycle it made me more independent, less reliant on those around me and the public. The tricycle made my life and pain manageable; it empowered all of my physical and mental health. 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, ‘From there she was even able to use her loan cycle to complete a professional cycle training qualification, finding funding through her local council to support her purchase of the same model and going on gain employment Wheels for Wellbeing as a cycling instructor to continue to empower others- a full circle success story! She was even the star of a Travel England campaign! 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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Yes, it's being recorded and then the video will be put up on their website afterwards. We will share the link once it's live.
November 5, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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When: Thursday, 6th November
Time: 11am–12pm (London time)
Where: Online via Université de Lausanne
The event is free to attend. Register here:
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#AccessibleCycling #ActiveTravel #InclusiveCycling #MobilityJustice
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October 30, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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She will also discuss key concepts such as Mobility Justice and the Social Model of Disability, highlighting the barriers to cycling and how we can work together to create truly inclusive mobility systems.
October 30, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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Drawing on Wheels for Wellbeing’s research into the experiences of Disabled and older people who are often most excluded from cycling, Isabelle will explore the key principles of accessible cycling.
October 30, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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Take a look at our latest Language Matters sheet to learn more about why terms such as 'non-standard cycles' are important for campaigners, designers and decision-makers.

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Language Matters: Non-standard and adapted cycles
Wheels for Wellbeing is an award-winning charity supporting disabled people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the benefits of cycling.
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October 29, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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It's why using precise, inclusive words helps improve the chances schemes will be created that meet everyone's accessibility needs.
October 29, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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that Kate, one of our Campaigns and Policy leads, loves gradients and turning circles and what Katie, our Inclusive Cycling Advisor, really thinks of the Van Raam Maxi Comfort tricycle. Enjoy!

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October WfW Monthly Newsletter
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October 27, 2025 at 3:07 PM