Two side by side tandem trikes on a path, each carrying two people. The riders are warmly dressed in winter clothing, cycling near a grassy hill.
Two people are sitting in the front carriage of a trike, with the rider behind them. They are wrapped up warmly, cycling along the seaside on a sunny day.

Accessible Cycle Rides

Elders + all-ages with disability or health needs

Accessible cycling = mobility and freedom

We offer 2 different services

  1. 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.

  2. 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}.