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Wheels for Wellbeing
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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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Yesterday, Wednesday 3rd December was International Day of Persons with Disabilities. To mark the day, Croydon Council put on a flag raising event at Croydon Town Hall.
Disabled cyclists engaging with Civic Mayor Cllr Richard Chatterjee and Deputy Civic Mayor Cllr Mohammed Islam about the experience of cycling. Photo outside Croydon Town Hall of the flag being raised for International Day Of Disabled People. The Mayor is holding the flag and there is a group of people standing in front of him, including one person on a recumbent tricycle. In the foreground are three purple chairs.
December 4, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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This International Day of Persons with Disabilities we're celebrating the ever-increasing range of brilliant mobility aids available.
A black and white wood cut drawing of Stephen Farffle in a handcycle.
December 3, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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CYCLE SPOTLIGHT: Van Raam Easy Rider Compact

Did you read about Susie's Edinburgh experience with her Van Raam Compact last week?

The Easy Rider Compact is one of our most popular cycles.
December 1, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Susie uses her electric tricycle as a mobility aid. Its particular size and set up allowed her to travel across the country and attend Fringe shows in ways that otherwise wouldn't have been possible. Read about her experience in the post slides!

If you had a cycle of your own, where would you go?
notebook style background with tape at the top. There is an image in a polaroid style frame of a persons legs and trainers strapped to the pedals of an orange trike. Below, writing reads, “Once I got to Edinburgh it felt amazing the people celebrated my trike the conversations even met other people with a trike. There was no way I was going to be able to access the city by walking or a wheelchair independently. My trike helped me to explore the city safely and independently. The festival itself was very accessible most spaces with shows I was able to stay sitting in the trike or I was able to leave it safely.” Underneath the text are two smaller photos in frames of a trike and helmet safely fitted into a large taxi and the green hills of Edinburgh under a grey sky. The Wheels4Me Cycle Loan scheme logo is in the top right corner. notebook style background with tape at the top- writing reads, “Without my trike I wouldn’t have been able to do so much and see so much independently! -Susie, loan scheme recipient” The Wheels4Me Cycle Loan scheme logo is in the top right corner.
November 28, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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Where would you go?

This Summer, one of our former loan recipients took herself on her first solo trike adventure on a trip up to Edinburgh with her Van Raam Easy Rider Compact.
A title reading 'A Trike Trip to Edinburgh' above a city scape of Edinburgh with the view of spires and stone buildings. In the lower foreground, a young woman gives a thumbs up on a maroon, semi-recumbent, Van Raam Compact tricycle. There are stickers of a train and a black taxi on the left hand side and the Wheels4Me Cycle Loan scheme logo in the bottom left a notebook style background with tape at the top- writing reads, “My trip to Edinburgh Fringe Festival with my trike was one of the best things I ever done.” There is the same photo of Susie in a polaroid style photo frame below and the Wheels4Me Cycle Loan scheme logo in the top right corner. notebook style background with tape at the top- writing reads, “A lot of people may have seen my journey of getting my own trike. I love it! It’s my mobility aid and my transport. I travelled from London Euston cycled there after working at the Croydon session. I have done so much with my trike even when I was part of the loan scheme.” There is the another photo of Susie on her maroon trike in a polaroid style photo frame below, this time with her arms crossed and wearing black leggings and the Wheels4Me Cycle Loan scheme logo in the top right corner.
November 28, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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From 1st – 16th December, Benefact Group are donating £1,000 to 10 charities each day.

Please can everyone vote for us. It only takes a minute and we may be one of the lucky charities to win.

Thank you all so much for your support.

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#MovementForGood
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" There are two dancing penguins playing with snowballs
November 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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The nights are drawing in, the temperature is dropping but don't be downhearted - our latest newsletter is here!

So pour yourself a hot drink, snuggle up with a blanket and enjoy!

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#InclusiveCycling #AccessibleCycling
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A screenshot of the front cover of the newsletter. The Wheels for Wellbeing logo is displayed prominently at the top. Beneath it is a photo of two women on a blue tandem semi-recumbent cycle cycling down a street. In the background is a parked car and a red brick house and trees with red and yellow leaves. White text underneath says "Wheels for Wellbeing November newsletter"
November 25, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Wheels for Wellbeing are concerned by reports that the Chancellor is considering putting a maximum price for cycles allowed through the Cycle to Work scheme.

We are calling for the scheme to be reformed rather than capped.

Read our full statement. wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/wheels-for-w...
A black woman on a red upright tricycle cycling in a cycle lane. The cycle has a basket in which is a blue bag. She is wearing a black helmet, yellow long-sleeved top and a purple high vis jacket. Behind her is a red bus, yellow and green ambulance and a green van. In the far background are houses.
November 21, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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We are concerned about recent talk about cuts to the Cycle to Work Scheme. Though the scheme has some limits, where other forms of transport present barriers to Disabled people, cycling can for some be a method of independent travel that is supported through the Cycle To Work Scheme.
a graphic featuring the Wheels for Wellbeing logo above a title reading 'Have you used the Cycle to Work Scheme'. Vectors of a cyclist on a bike and another on a recumbent and a person on a laptop.
November 18, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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We're hearing more and more cases where Disabled people are being denied the right to use safe powered mobility aids for essential mobility in their homes, workplaces, education, healthcare and transport settings.

Mobility isn't nice-to-have: it's essential.
Graphic titled "which of these do you think is OK?" shows a distressed person sitting in a chair in between a person on the left, who is removing a cooker and microwave on a big sack barrow, and a person on the right, who is removing a mobility scooter. The person on the left is saying "cooking appliances are too dangerous - you can work out another way to get hot food". The person on the right is saying "powered mobility aids are too dangerous - you can work out another way to get to work, to college, to essential appointments, to get food, to see family and friends...". Underneath, "cooking appliances cause 10,000 attended accidental fires per year" and "mobility scooters cause 10 attended accidental fires per year. Sources are UK gov detailed analysis of fires and National Fire Chiefs Council 2018 mobility scooters and residential fire safety guidance, QBE 2025 press release based on UK fire services FOI data. Below is "UK insurer, housing, education and other service provider fire policies mean Disabled people are being denied the right to have and use safe, essential mobility aids"
November 17, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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Read more about Kay and what cycling means to her in our latest Cycle Story.

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#InclusiveCycling #AccessibleCycling #CycleStories
Photo of Kay on her DaVinci e-assist clip-on handcycle. She is wearing a purple top and is smiling at the camera. In the background is a wall covered with bright, vibrant graffiti.
November 13, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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Looking for a cycle that’s built for adventure and comfort? The ICE Adventure e-assist recumbent trike makes an incredible touring cycle: comfortable, manoeuvrable, and because it folds up to fit in a car (*dependent), it’s easy to take wherever you want to start your journey!
November 12, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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Now in need of a trike of her own, she was able to loan one through the Wheels4Me scheme before going on to purchase her own trike and then go on to become a qualified instructor!

Find out how you can trial a cycle yourself at wheels4me.co.uk
A slideshow. At the top is the title 'Susie's Story' followed by the text ‘ The launch of the Wheels4Me scheme gave Susie a chance to trial having a cycle of her own, fully adapted to her needs, for the first time; allowing her to use it freely on her own terms for journeys and errands all around the city, from social trips to her volunteer role at the local city farm.’ The Wheels4Me logo is at the bottom. On the right is a picture of Susie on her tandem cycle. She is smiling at the camera and giving the thumbs up. A slideshow. At the top is the title 'Susie's Story' followed by the text ‘She reported ‘The Vanraam Compact is a recumbent electric tricycle it is so easy for me to get on and off, it's small enough can use around the shops and travel on London transport a mobility aid. The months I had the Compact tricycle it made me more independent, less reliant on those around me and the public. The tricycle made my life and pain manageable; it empowered all of my physical and mental health. The Wheels4Me logo is at the bottom. On the right is a picture of Susie on her tandem cycle. She is smiling at the camera and giving the thumbs up. A slideshow. At the top is the title 'Susie's Story' followed by the text, ‘From there she was even able to use her loan cycle to complete a professional cycle training qualification, finding funding through her local council to support her purchase of the same model and going on gain employment Wheels for Wellbeing as a cycling instructor to continue to empower others- a full circle success story! She was even the star of a Travel England campaign! The Wheels4Me logo is at the bottom. On the right is a picture of Susie on her tandem cycle. She is smiling at the camera and giving the thumbs up.
November 5, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Susie never got an opportunity to learn to cycle as a child, but took to it like a duck to water and was soon volunteering to share her new passion with others.
A slideshow. At the top is the title 'Susie's Story' followed by the text ' Susie was born with a rare syndrome called Vacteri and tells us she never got an opportunity to learn to cycle as a child. As an adult, she was introduced to cycling at an inclusive facility and began to regularly attend Wheels for Wellbeing sessions where she could have access to appropriate non-standard cycle, unavailable anywhere else.' The Wheels4Me logo is at the bottom. On the right is a picture of Susie on her tandem cycle. She is smiling at the camera and giving the thumbs up. A slideshow. At the top is the title 'Susie's Story' followed by the text ‘She continued to increase her confidence by attending lead rides until she eventually progressed to becoming a volunteer to help others access the same opportunities.’ The Wheels4Me logo is at the bottom. On the right is a picture of Susie on her tandem cycle. She is smiling at the camera and giving the thumbs up.
November 5, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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It’s just a week to go before Isabelle presents her talk, “Ensuring that Freedom to Cycle is Accessible to All,” as part of a Europe-wide series of online discussions on cycling and active mobility, with a focus on making cycling accessible for everyone.
Image of the event flyer. At the top is a photo 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 a bus. In the top left-hand corner is written 06 November 2025. Just below the photo are some graphics depicting nature, travel and people. Below in a red block are the words " ensuring that freedom to cycle is accessible to all. Isabelle Clement, Wheels for Wellbeing, director Thursday 6 November 2025 | 12:00-13:00CET Online (Zoom) There are white logos for ATE and Unil in the bottom right-hand corner.
October 30, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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"But everyone knows what I mean when I say "bike"!

While that may be true, when we talk about 'bikes' it's easy for many people to forget about those who need to use non-standard cycles such as trikes, recumbents and tandems.
Drawings of six non-standard cycles. First row: an upright tandem, and upright delta trike Second row: an e-assist clip-on handcycle attached to a manual wheelchair and a wheelchair transporter trike Third row: a recumbent tadpole trike and a side-by-side tandem delta trike.
October 29, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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Fancy a well-earned break? Well, grab a cuppa and settle down with a copy of our latest newsletter.

As well as covering the official launch of the 5th edition of The Guide to Inclusive Cycling, you'll find out what Mobility Justice means to us,
A screenshot of the front cover of the newsletter. The Wheels for Wellbeing logo is displayed prominently at the top. Beneath it is a picture of the front cover of the Guide to Inclusive Cycling. 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 White text underneath says "Wheels for Wellbeing October newsletter"
October 27, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Interested in where your nearest #InclusiveCycling facility is?
Not sure what type of cycle might suit you?
Need advice on adaptations?

Wherever you are, whatever your question our advisor is here to help!
A graphic with a yellow background promoting Wheels4Me London’s advice line. In the top left-hand corner is a white box with the text: Wherever you are, whatever your question our advisor is here to help! Call: 020 7346 8482 Or email: info@wheelsforwelbeing.org.uk In the top right-hand corner is a photo of a man on a tricycle in a corn field. The photo has a light blue border. Below are graphics of four people each with a speech bubble. From left to right, a person with a prosthetic arm asking about “Local cycling opportunities?”, a person with dark glasses and a cane asking about “Funding?”, a person in a wheelchair asking about “Types of cycle?” and a person with a prosthetic leg asking about “Adaptations”. The Wheels4Me logo is in the bottom right-hand corner.
October 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Next month @isabelleclementmbe.bsky.social
will be joining a Europe-wide series of online talks on cycling & active mobility, with a focus on making cycling accessible to everyone.

Her talk, “Ensuring that Freedom to Cycle is Accessible to All,” will explore the principles of accessible cycling.
Image of the event flyer. At the top is a photo 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 a bus. In the top left-hand corner is written 06 November 2025. Just below the photo are some graphics depicting nature, travel and people. Below in a red block are the words " ensuring that freedom to cycle is accessible to all. Isabelle Clement, Wheels for Wellbeing, director Thursday 6 November 2025 | 12:00-13:00CET Online (Zoom) There are white logos for ATE and Unil in the bottom right-hand corner.
October 22, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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If you weren't able to make it to the launch of the 5th Edition of our Guide to Inclusive Cycling, then the good news is the full video from the event is now live.

View the video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tm5t...

#InclusiveCyclingGuide #InclusiveCycling #AccessibleCycling
Screenshot of the online event showing rows of people looking at the camera
October 16, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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We all need the freedom to travel, but time restrictions on bus passes lock Disabled people out of work, study and our community. It’s time to #UnlockTransportAccess

@transportforall.org.uk #TransportForAll #ActiveTravel
Three Disabled white people on a bridge, gazing firmly at the camera – a male wheelchair user wearing a bright orange cardigan, a female wheelchair user with long sandy hair, and a tall man with cropped white hair and a red shirt. The photo has a hot orange background with yellow electrical tape with ‘We’re supporting #UnlockTransportAccess’ in bold black letters. Yellow arrows point to the photo and words.
October 15, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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It's 'Cycle to School Week', a UK-wide event run every year by Bikeability to celebrate cycling to school and the huge benefits it brings to children's health and wellbeing.
Graphic says. "This Cycle to School Week, don't just encourage us; enable us! Every child needs safe space to walk/wheel and cycle". There are two drawings, one above the other. Top has a busy road full of grey cars and fumes, with standing silhouettes holding signs that say "you can cycle!" and "we heart bikes!". Bottom has "safe space for cycling" with a planter showing road open to cycles, pedestrians and wheelchair users, "people-friendly speed limits" with a 20mph sign and "inclusive cycles and accessible cycle parking" with a range of different trikes and bikes all parked on stands under a big shelter.
October 13, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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In this clip, Wheels4Me loan recipient, Jeremy tells us how having access to cycling has helped him reconnect with his family & get back to doing things that were important to him.

Watch the full video on YouTube & find out how you can trial a cycle yourself at wheels4me.co.uk

youtu.be/q-ZnnXd3M2s
October 10, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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Mobility justice is one of our core campaigning principles but what does it mean, & why does it matter?

The latest in our Language Matters series looks at our definition & how it applies to active travel, transport, public space and environmental schemes.

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Drawing of two men wearing lycra outfits and helmets riding drop-handlebar sporty-type bikes
October 8, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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Don’t miss our final Young Wheels Inclusive Cycling Session of the year!

Join us this Sunday, 12th October, from 1–3pm at the Croydon Sports Arena.

Spaces are still available, so book your spot today! wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/cycling-sess...

#InclusiveCycling #AccessibleCycling
A red running track with a person in a high-vis vest and a red top running in the distance. They are next to a child on a tricycle who is wearing a pink top.
October 7, 2025 at 11:20 AM