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 and on our set schedule is full. Please check with the home. If not served, the home may be able to join our waitlist.

    OR

  2. All-Ages Accessible Rides: We train carers/friends/family to cycle-pilot these. Enables, often for first time, riding together. 

    • 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 ride base is at the eastern end of Madeira Drive next to the beach.

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 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, 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 4 part-time staffincluding mechanic 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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