Hidden Disabled Cyclists
When we talk about Disabled cyclists, we often talk about cyclists who use non-standard cycles. There are some good reasons for this: people on non-standard cycles face the greatest infrastructure barriers, have the least representation, and have the fewest options for accessing cycles. But many Disabled cyclists have hidden Disabilities, and most ride a standard two-wheeled bicycle. Hidden disabilities are one of the themes of this year’s UK Disability History Month, so we thought we’d look at a few cyclists with hidden Disabilities.
Introducing our new Administrator – Nonki
Nonki will be focused on Administration. Helping to make sure the booking system is smooth and user friendly. She’ll also be helping out with finance admin, HR and supporting our operations teams.
Leigh’s Story – Fantastic Fundraising
After seeing this latest (of several) fundraising challenge and battling to balance on a bike, Leigh recently hired one of our handcycles as part of our cycle hire scheme to do a 30 mile trip and raise £300 for Garden House Hospice as part of their Pedal for Pounds challenge.
Launch of The Expert Panel on Inclusive Cycling
Our first meeting of the Expert Panel on Inclusive Cycling is coming up, read more about it!
APPG Cycling and Walking CWIS2 Report
The All Party Parliamentary Group on Cycling and Walking published its Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy 2 report on Monday 20th September. This report (APPG CW CWIS2, for short) was based on an open consultation with stakeholders in the sphere of Cycling, Walking, and Active Travel – from user groups to charities and campaigners (like us!) to industry bodies – and makes 26 recommendations for government policies to increase cycling, walking, and active travel. We submitted oral and written evidence during the consultation, and, now we’ve had a look at the report, we’re glad to see that this evidence was taken on board, and we’re pretty pleased with some of the other recommendations too!
Changes to the Highway Code 2021
On 14/09/2021 new Highway code rules came into effect.