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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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At the moment, the law means people using aids like mobility scooters and powerchairs aren't allowed to use cycle lanes or bus lanes - forcing Disabled people to break the law or risk being injured or abused by drivers.
Graphic titled “We think mobility aid users should be allowed to use cycle lanes and bus lanes”. Drawings of people riding down an imaginary cycle lane, from left to right, a powerchair user, a mobility scooter user, a person riding a sports bicycle, a person riding an upright trike. At the bottom, hashtag MobilityJustice and the Wheels for Wellbeing logo.
January 23, 2026 at 6:16 PM
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After sustaining a stroke that affected his mobility, barrister Jon was looking for a tricycle to see if it could help in his rehabilitation with the end goal of being able to cycle to work as he once used to.
John's story John works as a barrister and was regularly commuting to work until a stroke compromised his health. He got in touch with us with a concrete goal in mind: to be able to improve his fitness and work towards commuting to work again by wheels. There is a photo of John on the right-hand side. He is a white man with a beard wearing glasses, a tan jacket, brown and white checked shirt and a brown checked cravat. There is a smaller photo of him from the back on his electric tricycle. The Wheels4Me logo is at the bottom. John's Story After several phone calls to ascertain his needs and a trial trip to Wheels for Wellbeing’s HHV session we supplied him with an electric tricycle. When the time came to return the cycle, John got back in contact to request an extension as he was seeing such a huge improvement in his health and fitness. He said the loan has been illuminating in showing him that he does not need e-assist and loved the exercise and challenge. There is a photo of John on the right-hand side. He is a white man with a beard wearing glasses, a tan jacket, brown and white checked shirt and a brown checked cravat. There is a smaller photo of him from the back on his electric tricycle. The Wheels4Me logo is at the bottom. John's Story After considering an application through Access to Work he ultimately found and purchased his dream, light-weight, vintage tricycle which he now enjoys riding all around North London. He tells us he wouldn’t have known what he was capable of or had the fitness or confidence to find or cycle it if it hadn’t been for the loan scheme and could not be more impressed by what we offer, a service he considers incredibly important. There is a photo of John on the right-hand side. He is a white man with a beard wearing glasses, a tan jacket, brown and white checked shirt and a brown checked cravat. There is a smaller photo of him from the back on his electric tricycle. The Wheels4Me logo is at the bottom.
January 23, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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Julian got cycling!!

Julian tried out our Van Raam Easy Rider Compact, with e-assist, comfortable seat and semi-recumbent riding position.
Just one of many on our scheme!

Want to find out if a cycle might suit you and loan one for free?!

Get in touch today to find out more. www.wheels4me.co.uk
A dark green graphic with the words Julian Got Cycling! at the top. The Wheels4Me logo is in the top right-hand corner. Underneath is the text “Julian tried out our Van Raam Easy Rider Compact, with e-assist, comfortable seat and semi-recumbent riding position. Just one of many on our scheme! Want to find out if a cycle might suit you?” In a grey box are the words “loan for FREE!” and underneath that a white box with the words “Enquire Now”. To the right is a yellow circle with a photo inside of a white man sat on a Van Raam Easy Rider Compact. He is wearing a cycle helmet, a bright blue jacket and black trousers. In the background are shrubs and a road with a white car going by. At the bottom of the graphic in a yellow box are the words “contact us 020 7346 8482”, email info@wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk , Visit our website, wheels4me.co.uk
January 22, 2026 at 12:18 PM
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To help with your responses to the DfT’s consultation on powered mobility aids, we are hosting a series of free webinars to discuss mobility aid regulations and how we can ensure Disabled people have the same journey-making choices as non-disabled people
Graphic titled "mobility aid regulations are out of date. Disabled people need future-proofed laws that enable us to choose the mobility aids that work best for us." There are three mobility aids shown - a recumbent e-trike with one rider, an in-line tandem mobility scooter with two riders, and an invented robot dog based on a Boston Dynamics walking robot combined with a powerchair, with one rider. The people using these devices are saying: "My e-trike is my mobility aid" "Our tandem mobility scooter is our mobility aid" "My robo-dog is my mobility aid". A man standing on the left is holding a scroll which reads "Ye olde invalid carriage regulations 1988" and saying "Er..."
January 21, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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Current rules about mobility aids are complicated, confusing & don't make much sense.

These two resources look at existing rules, the consequences they have for Disabled people, & options for possible changes.

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Titled "Careless laws cost rights", has "Ghostbusters" logo-style pictures of people using different mobility aids coming through "banned" (general prohibition) signs. From left, a child using a manual wheelchair with power attachment, two adults on a tandem mobility scooter, a person using a powerchair with a pram attached to the front, a person using a manual wheelchair with an e-assist handcycle attachment, a child using a powerchair. Subtitle "New mobility aid laws must provide equal mobility rights for all" and hashtag MobilityJustice.
January 21, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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At the moment, the law means Disabled children and young people who use mobility aids can't run, scoot or cycle with their friends.

Find out more about what you can do to help give Disabled people the same journey-making choices as non-disabled people at wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/disabled-chi...
Graphic titled “We think Disabled children should be allowed powered aids that let them run, cycle and explore with their friends”. Drawings of children using different aids smiling towards the reader, from left to right, a using a kick scooter, a manual wheelchair with power attachment, a standard bicycle which could be an e-cycle and a powerchair. At the bottom, hashtag MobilityJustice and the Wheels for Wellbeing logo.
January 19, 2026 at 3:54 PM
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At the moment, the law means Disabled people who use mobility aids can't carry friends or family members on our devices.

Find out more about what you can do to help give Disabled people the same journey-making choices as non-disabled people at wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/our-campaign...
Graphic titled “We think people who use mobility scooters should be allowed to carry friends and family”. Centre, drawing of a couple riding an in-line tandem mobility scooter, left, drawing of two people riding a tandem trike, right, a person using an assistant-propelled wheelchair. At the bottom, hashtag MobilityJustice and the Wheels for Wellbeing logo.
January 15, 2026 at 10:52 AM
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TODAY:
We are delighted that Kay Inckle, our Campaigns and Policy Manager will be speaking about the latest edition of our Guide to Inclusive Cycling at the Active Travel Cafe. @activetravelcaf.bsky.social
An image of the front cover of The Guide. At the top in black letters are the words The Guide to Inclusive Cycling Fifth Edition September 2025. Then there is a picture of a person cycling over an on-road cycle crossing on a red semi-recumbent trike, in front of a red double-decker bus. There is a park with black iron railings behind them and the bus. Underneath the picture is the Wheels For Wellbeing logo
January 13, 2026 at 9:41 AM
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This Jan, whether you've made a resolution to be more active, regain some independence or spend quality time with family and friends, #Wheels4Me is here for you! Access non-standard cycles free of charge, with loans up to a month and wrap around support!

Get in touch today!
a collage of photos of a diverse group of people on cycles frames a textbox reading, "In 2025, we helped over 40 people get a chance to loan a cycle for FREE. Is this your year?". They include 5 photos of smiling men and women on sporty looking semi-recumbent cycles, a man and a young woman on two different types of handcycle clipped to wheelchairs and an older lady laughing next to a small, blue upright, electric tricycle.
January 10, 2026 at 10:17 AM
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It's great to see action starting against dangerous pavement parking. Now we need: A clear definition of what "unreasonable obstruction" means; Effective ways to enforce against obstructive and dangerous parking; Enforcement against pavements being broken by heavy vehicles.
Read more: bit.ly/4jsWbRa
Drawing of a busy terraced street has pavement-parked cars down both sides. A long cane user is trying to get down the left pavement. A driver in a pavement-parked SUV on double yellow lines is shouting "I need to park here! You can squeeze through or go on the road!" A powerchair user is driving down the road, while an adult and child on a side-by-side tandem are cycling towards us. A driver coming up the road is shouting "Get off the road! You'll get yourselves killed!" A child on a small bike is riding down the right hand pavement, while a driver in a pavement-parked van shouts "Get off the pavement! You're a danger to pedestrians!"
January 9, 2026 at 10:11 AM
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To support the DfT’s consultation into modernising the law for powered mobility devices in achieving the best possible outcome for Disabled people, we will be launching explainer information resources, webinars and carrying out consultation sessions.
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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January 6, 2026 at 3:53 PM
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We're delighted the Department for Transport has launched a public consultation into reviewing the law around powered mobility devices.

This has the potential to improve the independence, physical & mental health, employment & social options of Disabled individuals and their families across the UK.
Government seeks views to modernise laws on powered mobility devices
Have your say on how laws around powered mobility devices could reflect modern technology and improve safety by 31 March 2026.
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January 6, 2026 at 1:14 PM
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Happy New Year!

Wishing everyone their ideal wheels in 2026!
Drawing of a snowy scene with bike wheel and cog shaped snow falling across happy snow people riding six different wheeled mobility devices. From top left: Two snow people riding a tandem mobility scooter. The rear rider has tight fitting dark glasses; A snow person riding a sit-on e-scooter wearing a glamorous matching purple ball gown and fascinator, with a parasol; A snow person riding a recumbent tadpole trike, towing a child trailer with a small snow person inside; A snow person wearing punk clothes using a manual wheelchair and e-assist handcycle attachment; A snow person using a powerchair, smiling into a single-wheel pram clipped to the front of their chair; Two snow people in matching blue bobble hats and scarves riding a side-by-side tandem cycle and cuddling each other. Title reads "wishing everyone their ideal wheels in 2026" and has the Wheels for Wellbeing logo in the top right corner.
January 1, 2026 at 11:15 AM
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Saturday marked our last cycling session of the year before our staff (and trusty cycles) enjoy a well-deserved break.

We look forward to welcoming you back at the usual times from the week beginning
12/01/26

Sessions available to pre-book on the portal now!
December 23, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Did you know a summary of our Guide to Inclusive Cycling along with its key
recommendations is available in Easy Read?

You can view it by following the link below.

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#InclusiveCycling #GuideToInclusiveCycling #AccessibleCycling
An image of the front cover of The Guide. At the top in black letters are the words The Guide to Inclusive Cycling Our recommendations Fifth Edition September 2025. There is a graphic to the left of two hands holding a card with the words Easy Read and someone giving the thumbs up. Then there is a sub-heading which reads 'What needs to happen to make cycling inclusive for everyone'. Then there is a picture of a person cycling over an on-road cycle crossing on a red semi-recumbent trike, in front of a red double-decker bus. There is a park with black iron railings behind them and the bus. Underneath the picture is the Wheels For Wellbeing logo
December 22, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Jeremy was a keen cyclist before illness made cycling a two-wheeled bicycle impossible. Through the Wheels4Me scheme, he was able to explore tricycle options & get back to doing what he loves.

Watch his story below & find out how you can trial a cycle at wheels4me.co.uk

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Wheels4Me London- Jeremy's Story
YouTube video by Wheels for Wellbeing
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December 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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It's always great to read about someone like Zeeshan, who is now cycling for the first time!

But, as the article mentions, a trike is much bigger & heavier than a bike, and requires a lot of strength and stamina to use. You can't keep up with non-disabled people on bikes using an unpowered trike.
I always thought I would never be able to ride a bike: Zeeshan’s story
Meet Zeeshan, a Primary 7 pupil in West Lothian we’ve reached through our I Bike Schools programme. Zeeshan has a physical disability and dyspraxia, which have always stopped him from cycling – until ...
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December 19, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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All we want for Christmas is for barriers to be removed so that even more people can benefit from cycling!

#InclusiveCycling #AccessibleCycling #ActiveTravel
transportforall.org.uk Transport for All @transportforall.org.uk · Dec 15
We should all be able to travel confidently and easily. In 2023, we asked disabled people to rate their experience of different types of transport. How do their scores compare with yours? Let us know what transport you use and how you’d score your journeys.
An infographic on an orange background. At the top bold black text on orange tape says: How usable is transport for disabled people? Then a scale shows 0 is the least and 3 is the most. Underneath a table says: Car 2.0, Walking/wheeling 1.9, Taxi/Private Hire Vehicle 1.9, Bus 1.7, Train 1.7, Light rail (e.g. Tube) 1.5, Cycling 0.6.
December 18, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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Following some really helpful discussions with David Smith from City of York Council, we've updated our Benches and Seating Guide to reflect a couple of points for better accessibility.

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#AccessibilityMatters #AccessibleOutdoors
Benches and Seating in Public Spaces - updated 11/2025
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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December 17, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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We love this time of the year, as it's one of the few occasions when staff, volunteers and trustees all get together at the Christmas Party.

So, last week it was an absolute pleasure to see everyone in-person to celebrate everything we've achieved this year and to let our hair down.
A photo of people with backs to camera collecting plates of food from a table full of containers. A photo taken in a park of two cyclists with their backs to the camera. They are cycling along a tarmac road. To the side are trees. A picture of two white women riding their recumbent cycles. They are in a park with trees and grass in the background. A photo of someone pedalling a recumbent trike. You can just see their leg and foot at the front of the photo. In the distance are other cyclists, trees and some puddles.
December 17, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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This morning Ben Foley was at the "Beyond fare" event in Parliament, which aims to end the patchwork of poor provision for Disabled people's bus passes. It gave Ben an opportunity to talk to MPs @tomgordonld.bsky.social, @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social
and Julian Lewis.
Selfie of masculine presenting person wearing trilby hat, red and white scarf and a coat. Behind, neo-gothic buildings in yellowish stone. Many will recognise the building on the left as Parliament.
December 16, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Did you know there is also a British Sign Language (BSL) version of our Guide to Inclusive Cycling which covers the foreword and key recommendations?

View it below.

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#InclusiveCycling #GuideToInclusiveCycling #AccesibleCycling
British Sign Language (BSL)- Summary of the Guide to Inclusive Cycling 5th Edition
YouTube video by Wheels for Wellbeing
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December 16, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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There's no single mobility aid that works for everyone.

That's why we'll keep working to help make a world where all #Disabled people can use their ideal wheels to get around.

Wishing everyone their ideal wheels in 2026!
Drawing of a snowy scene with bike wheel and cog shaped snow falling across happy snow people riding six different wheeled mobility devices. From top left: Two snow people riding a tandem mobility scooter. The rear rider has tight fitting dark glasses; A snow person riding a sit-on e-scooter wearing a glamorous matching purple ball gown and fascinator, with a parasol; A snow person riding a recumbent tadpole trike, towing a child trailer with a small snow person inside; A snow person wearing punk clothes using a manual wheelchair and e-assist handcycle attachment; A snow person using a powerchair, smiling into a single-wheel pram clipped to the front of their chair; Two snow people in matching blue bobble hats and scarves riding a side-by-side tandem cycle and cuddling each other. Title reads "wishing everyone their ideal wheels in 2026" and has the Wheels for Wellbeing logo in the top right corner.
December 15, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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Spotlight on: ICE Adventure

What makes this cycle so special?

Check out this fab video from Utah Trikes to learn about some of the great features offered by the ICE Adventure!

And although this video is made in the USA, the ICE trike is British designed and made.

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A Trike Made for Adventure! - The ICE Adventure - A Utah Trikes Feature
YouTube video by Utah Trikes
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December 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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There are just a few days left of this amazing charity draw, so please nominate us. It only takes a minute and we may be one of the lucky charities to win £1,000!

Thank you for your support!

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On a pale green background is the Movement for Good logo and Nominate Now! in big red letters. Underneath are the words "12 days, 120 charities, £1,000 each
December 12, 2025 at 10:28 AM