Wheels4MeLondon will provide 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 hire options.
To ensure that participants receive the right services and cycles, Wheels for Wellbeing will provide consultation sessions to provide essential support and guidance.
Call our specialist advisor: 020 7346 8482 or email wheels4me@wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk.
Why Wheels4MeLondon?
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.
In efforts to remove some of these barriers the Wheels4MeLondon scheme will offer free, accessible cycle loans for people across London for up to a month at a time.
As well as this, 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 Wheels4MeLondon for?
- Someone who wants to borrow a non-standard cycle
- You must be over 18 to book a loan
- The bike can be delivered and collected, to and from any London borough
You must live, work or study in a London borough and proof will be needed to be shown upon delivery of the bike from one of the following documents – council tax bill, tenancy agreement, enrolment papers, employee contract plus photo ID.
Our fleet
As our project grows we will expand the range of cycles available, please contact our specialist advisor if there are specific models or adaptations you require.
Current cycles available include:
ONE RIDER. Upright trike- with a standard cycle saddle and a high riding position similar to a two- wheeled cycle.
ONE RIDER. Semi-recumbent trike- a seat with back support, lower access and reduced pressure on your hands and arms.
Get in touch!
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 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 ready to borrow one of the Wheels4MeLondon cycles or if you’re not based in London.
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.
Call our specialist advisor: 020 7346 8482 or email wheels4me@wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk.
