Galloways

Galloways Community Tandem Cycling Club

Galloways Community Tandem Cycling Club enables visually impaired people to enjoy the freedom, independence and social benefits of cycling by pairing them with volunteer sighted front riders on tandem bikes.

Supported by Cycling UK, Galloways is proud to be a Community Cycle Club, providing a welcoming and inclusive environment where visually impaired people and volunteers can enjoy cycling together.

Our rides take place in and around Preston and Penwortham, making use of local cycle routes and quieter roads. We aim to offer two organised rides each month, with a mixture of shorter and longer routes to suit a range of abilities and confidence levels. And, of course, there's usually a café stop along the way!

Before joining one of our monthly rides, all new visually impaired riders and volunteer front riders attend one of our Tandem Cycling Taster Sessions. These sessions provide an opportunity to experience riding a tandem, learn the basics, and meet the club in a relaxed and supportive setting.

You don't need any previous tandem cycling experience to get involved. We provide training and support for all volunteer front riders, and our experienced team will help you build confidence before joining a group ride.

Whether you're a visually impaired person looking to get back into cycling, or a sighted volunteer wanting to make a real difference, we'd love to welcome you to the club.

Ride Information

• Regular monthly group rides
• Around Preston, Penwortham and the surrounding area
• Mixture of short and longer routes
• Open to adults aged 18 and over
• Tandem Taster Session required before joining club rides

To find out more or book onto one of our taster sessions, please contact Galloways on 01772 744 148.