Wheels4Me London provides free cycle loans for Disabled people in London. It is an initiative developed by Wheels for Wellbeing, in collaboration with Peddle My Wheels and Sustrans and funded by the Motability Foundation.
Through this project, more people will be able to take advantage of the wellbeing and physical health benefits of cycling. By increasing access to non-standard cycles across London, the scheme is working towards creating fully inclusive cycle loan options.
Why Wheels4Me London?
Lack of access to a suitable mobility aid, cycling opportunities and lack of awareness can reduce or remove the ability to travel safely and independently for many, as evidenced in Wheels for Wellbeing’s inclusive cycling guide.
In addition Sustrans’ Disabled Citizens’ Inquiry found that 86% of disabled people across the UK would find it useful for them to walk or wheel more if everyone who requires a mobility aid had financial support and advice to access one to meet their needs.
The scheme includes:
- free delivery
- a training session
- insurance against theft or damage
- collection when the loan is complete
- information about all aspects of inclusive cycling
Who is Wheels4Me London for?
To ensure that participants receive the right services and cycles, Wheels for Wellbeing will provide phone or online one to one consultation sessions to provide essential support and guidance.
Our Inclusive Cycle Advisor will be able to go through your requirements, whether you have cycled before or this is your first time thinking about going for a ride. They will signpost you to places to try out cycling if you’re not quite yet ready to loan.
Our advisor will guide you through the cycle loan booking, and if the service is not suitable for you then will signpost to alternative accessible cycling services.
Visit the Wheels4Me website to get to know more about the scheme and to apply!
https://www.wheels4me.co.uk/
Wheels4Me London gratefully acknowledges the support of the Motability Foundation, which funds this project.
