The Inclusive Cycling Experience

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From try out sessions to cycle loans, the Inclusive Cycling Experience helped disabled people discover cycling in a way that worked for them

The programme has now come to an end. For any questions or enquiries about the project please contact [email protected]

Learn about the impact of the Inclusive Cycling Experience

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What was the Inclusive Cycling Experience?

Cycling UK’s programme, the Inclusive Cycling Experience, was funded by the Motability Foundation and supported disabled communities in Greater Manchester and Inverness to start cycling.

The scheme offered free try-out sessions and non-standard cycle loans to enable people to consider cycling as an active travel option for everyday journeys.

Inclusive cycling opportunities in Greater Manchester are currently available through our Borrow an e-bike programme

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Loans

The Inclusive Cycling Experience offered free loans of a wide range of bikes and cycles. The fleet was available in different sizes and with a variety of adaptations to meet people’s needs, including ebikes and non standard ecycles.

With cycles provided by top brands, participants also received accessories such as a battery charger (if required), lights and a lock, along with expert support.

Loans ranged from one day to one month. Subject to demand, there was no limit on how many times participants could return to try out the cycles.

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Try-out sessions

The try out sessions were designed to support participants to find the best fit for their cycling needs. Whether that was an adapted bike, a tandem or a trike, there were options to ensure that individual needs were catered for.

These free sessions took place in Greater Manchester and Inverness, where experts were on hand to assess skills and requirements, provide guidance, and match participants with the best cycle for them, helping build confidence to get riding quickly and easily.

During the session, the team:

  • Showed how to operate a cycle based on individual needs
  • Provided a traffic free space to try out the cycle and develop skills and confidence
  • Shared top tips when cycling through interactive activities

The session covered some cycling skills, but there was no test, pass or fail involved. The aim was to provide all the skills and advice needed to start a cycling journey with confidence.