Accessible Cycle Rides
Elders + all-ages with disability or health needs
Accessible cycling = mobility and freedom
We offer 2 different services
Elders living in Care: Weekly set-schedule, piloted by trained Volunteer Cycle-Pilots. Participants collected from care homes by trike. Pilots trained in disability and dementia support skills.
All-Ages Accessible Rides: We train carers/friends/family to cycle-pilot these. Enables, often for first time, riding together. Adaptable, suitable for complex needs and hoist available.
Variety of 2-4 seater adaptable, electric-assist trikes with pedal and non-pedal options. Adaptable, suitable for complex needs and hoist available. Anyone with disability or health need can book via web menu. All-Ages rides base is at the eastern end of Madeira Drive next to the beach.
The power of movement outdoors expands worlds, improves health and dramatically enhances quality-of-life.
Transformative for participants, families and carers.
1 in 20 people are living with disability in Brighton*
Only accessible outdoor activity for 82% of our participants**
Our supported cycle experiences, aboard adaptable 2-4 seater trikes enable people with limited or no access to outdoor activity to cycle regularly.
Promotes health, independence, community participation and equity.
Therapeutic and stimulating physical activity and exercise, combatting effects of sedentary living.
Positively impacts motivation for and skills in communication and mobility.
Reduces isolation. Passers-by interact positively, adding community connection to all.
Aids systemic inclusion, reinforcing that disabled lives are not peripheral.
Trailblazing Brighton charity
Access to 25Km per ride across own community, year-round. Not limited to one track or park.
Consistent minimum 50% Women Cycle Pilot Volunteers, Staff and Charity Board***
Awarded the MBE for charities. Team just 3 part-time staff and 50 volunteers enable 4000 rides a year.
* Census 2021 & ‘Health Counts’ 2024. Limited activity and poor health; older adults (75+), disabled adults, neurodivergent adults, those with mental or physical conditions, unpaid carers.
**Pedal People anon. survey 2025. Majority live in or with care and otherwise sedentary.
***Women under-represented in cycling & cycle organisations. Participate 54% less than men {Sustrans & Cycling UK 2025}.