John, Denzil’s local practice nurse was a bit worried about Denzil. Denzil had diabetes and high blood pressure, and he needed a sustainable way to manage the condition. John had heard that Life Cycle UK offered activities to help people of all ages and backgrounds to improve their well-being by supporting them to cycle.
Our Derby-based Bike Kitchen was launched to help refugees access vital services and community activities by bike – and learn how to keep their bikes running smoothly.
The Chase the Sun challenge took place back in June, and saw thousands of riders cycle 205 miles across the North or South of England - and Italy – chasing the sun from sunrise to sunset. Three amazing teams represented Life Cycle UK, including a team of visually impaired riders on the back of tandems, with sighted volunteers at the front. These incredible people are some of our Two’s Company project’s participants. One team member, Jenny, tells her story here:
Following the shocking findings of the IPCC Report, it is now almost universally accepted that without significant action, we will feel the most catastrophic effects of climate breakdown within decades. It’s a bleak picture, but it is still within our power to change course.
Whether it's ride-or-die long-distance weekend riding, daily cycle commute or short rides with the kids, doing the work we do makes it impossible not to want a bike in your life! The key thing that connects everyone at Life Cycle UK is a shared passion for seeing a love of cycling - or even just the ability to cycle - transform lives.
We’re delighted to present our brand new project – “Get Somerset Cycling!” – which has just launched in September 2021. As initiatives go, it does exactly what it says on the tin. What makes it really special is the variety of opportunities on offer, delivered in partnership with some fantastic local organisations...
One of Life Cycle UK’s Ride Leaders, Brian Edgar, is looking for volunteers to help with research he is doing on bike storage in the residential areas of our cities. Brian is hoping to talk to people who can help him understand the things residents take into account when thinking about storing a bike, and how this may affect their choice of transport. His project also includes a look at some examples of how on-street bike hangars could be used most effectively in the UK.
Gloucestershire Cricket is delighted to announce that local charity partner Life Cycle UK will be offering a series of fun cycling activities on Sunday 25 July for “Cycle Sunday” at the Bristol County Ground. Life Cycle UK - whose mission is to get more people cycling, to transform lives and the environment - will be on hand to talk about their work with vulnerable people, and advise people who want to give cycling a go.
Jay (pictured above), is the founder, organiser, chief mechanic and everything in between, of Derby-based community BMX group, Ozzy Wheels.
Jay has been BMX riding across the Midlands with family and friends for over thirty years. After making Derby his home and starting an ‘unofficial’ BMX club in the beautiful Osmaston Park in Derby, he realised that he had the skills and passion to create something amazing for his local community.
Saturday 19th June 2021 was the longest day of the year – and also the day of the annual Chase the Sun event, which sees people of all abilities cycling coast to coast, from sunrise to sunset in an attempt to reach their destination before the sun goes down. This year we had three teams representing Life Cycle UK. Malcolm was part of a team of volunteers from our Inclusive Cycling projects.
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