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.
A man and a woman sit on a side-by-side tandem. They are on a path and there's a grassy hill in the background. They are both smiling.
Two people sit in the front carriage of a trishaw, and the rider sits on the bike behind them. They are all wearing sunglasses and hats and are smiling.

Pedal People

Independent, local Brighton charity

Accessible cycling offers mobility and freedom.

The power of movement outdoors expands worlds, improves health and dramatically enhances quality-of-life.

We offer accessible trike rides via 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. Note: We have several care homes aboard. We aim to have space to add a different care home to our schedule each year. So please get in touch if there’s a home you would like to join the schedule.

    OR

  2. All-Ages Accessible Rides [open to book online - participant carers pilot these rides]:

    • Low or no‑cost

    • We train carers to pilot rides for this ride service (not volunteers due to complex needs + incuding carers in ride benefits].

    • Accessible for all ages, including people with complex needs. 

    • Choice of 2-4‑seater trikes with pedal and non-pedal options. 

    • Hoist - with trained staff always available.

    • Rides start from our seafront next to the beach with accessible boardwalk and cafes. Easy access parking and public transport.

    • Weekly recurring rides available for residential or individuals, this option is no admin for you and secures regular spot!

    • Book-as-you-go always available too.

    • 5-25 km per ride across the seafront, parks and city using only cycle-paths for up to 25Km if desired.

Why Pedal People is needed

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 for82% 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, quality-of-life, visible and meaningful 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}.

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