A disabled people’s cycling organisation campaigning for equity in cycling, #ActiveTravel, multimodal journeys, and mobility justice. #BeyondTheBicycle Find out about our work at www.WheelsForWellbeing.org.uk
Following weeks of work by many people, West Midlands Police have dropped charges and agreed to reimburse the owner of a legal e-cycle they seized and destroyed. Our Campaigns and Policy Lead, Kate, shares why policies like this are so damaging for Disabled people with the BBC. tinyurl.com/y6yckp83
The £6000 Tern cargo bike crushed by the Police BY MISTAKE!YouTube video by David Gregory-Kumaryoutu.beIn this last week of Disability Pride Month, we want to highlight the importance of including accessibility for Disabled families in active travel and environmental improvements. Check out this recent blog by our Campaigns and Policy Lead Kate on the subject: www.cyclesprog.co.uk/inspiration/...
The right cycle for the journey: cycling with disabled childrenFrom rear-steer tandems to e-bikes, Kate Ball shares practical advice on cycling with disabled children for everyday journeys.www.cyclesprog.co.ukWhich gates are the least inaccessible - and why should all gates be locked open when they're not needed to control livestock? Disabled Ramblers have produced this really useful guide! disabledramblers.co.uk/most-accessi...
Most Accessible Latched Gates – Disabled Ramblersdisabledramblers.co.ukA clear explanation of why some "legality" tests catch legal cycles, upon which many Disabled people rely. We're delighted to be working with forces and training providers to solve this problem while helping address the danger caused by illegal e-motorbikes shorturl.at/9roas
Birmingham man's legal e-bike seized and destroyed by police in errorThe BBC finds the bike was legal and supplied as part of a scheme to reduce pollution in the city.www.bbc.co.ukFantastic to see this article by Laura Laker in Cycling Electric highlighting the harm that police seizure and destruction of legal e-cycles is causing - and some of the solutions we need. www.cyclingelectric.com/news/police-...
Call for education as police crush road-legal, council-funded Tern HSD e-bikeA legal e-bike, mistakenly seized and destroyed by West Midlands Police as part of a crackdown on illegal electric motorcycleswww.cyclingelectric.comThe Institution of Mechanical Engineers confirm what #Disabled people have said for a long time: spending on transport accessibility generates more income than it costs, and has positive financial impacts far beyond the transport and disability sectors. #AccessForAll www.imeche.org/news/news-ar...
Mobility as a Multiplier: Unlocking the Economic Potential of Inclusive Transport www.imeche.orgWe're proud to be part of the Healthy Streets Scorecard coalition promoting safe, accessible streets in London. This year's report shows important work has been done - & more still to do! www.cprelondon.org.uk/news/londons...
The star boroughs making London healthier & saferCPRE London is working to enhance, promote and protect London's green spaces. Love London's beautiful green spaces? Find out more and get involved.www.cprelondon.org.ukYesterday our Campaigns & Policy Lead @benwheels.bsky.social attended the @appgcw.bsky.social to discuss #CWIS3 with @liliangreenwood.bsky.social. Pleased to hear about action on #PavementParking and mobility devices law, but nothing about the #ActivityTrap for #DisabledPeople.
Ben FoleyYesterday @appgcw.bsky.social meet w/ @liliangreenwood.bsky.social. Focus on #CWIS3. ✅reiterated commitmt 2 sort out Mobility Aid law ✅Pavemt Parking action But nothin more 2 help #Disabled ppl be more physically active. Need 2 end "activity trap": Disabled ppl fear losing bfits by getting active.
We support @livingstreets.bsky.social #PavementOverload campaign to get delivery robots off our pavements. Pavements are already inaccessible for many #Disabled people, and these robots will make them less safe and more inaccessible. #TakingTheDis
Living StreetsDelivery robots are taking over UK pavements, causing chaos for pedestrians, despite having no laws allowing their use 🤖 Our Pavement Overload campaign is in the Guardian: https://bit.ly/4pdAuYx
As our 'life-changing' cycle loan scheme pilot enters its last month, now is your chance to get your hands on a free tricycle loan! We still have availability for our fabulous ICE Adventure and upright Van Raam Maxi, and Maxi Comfort cycles so get in touch today! wheels4me.co.uk
Last but not least, the third in our series of free webinars, covering Disabled people and micromobilities 🥳: what they are, how enabling they can be for Disabled people, barriers caused by outdated laws & what changes we are advocating for. 👇👇👇
Wheels for WellbeingIt’s #BetterTransportWeek, so why not learn all about micromobilities and Disabled people with the third in our series of free CPD webinars to accompany the 5th Edition of The Guide to Inclusive Cycling. #MobilityJustice www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R7V...
It’s #BetterTransportWeek, so why not learn all about micromobilities and Disabled people with the third in our series of free CPD webinars to accompany the 5th Edition of The Guide to Inclusive Cycling. #MobilityJustice www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R7V...
Guide to Inclusive Cycling Webinar 3: Micromobilities and Disabled PeopleYouTube video by Wheels for Wellbeingwww.youtube.comIt’s #BikeWeek! So what better time to learn more about making cycling accessible for everyone with the second in our series of free webinars to accompany the 5th Edition of The Guide to Inclusive Cycling. This week learn all about infrastructure. #InclusiveCycling www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6nn...
Guide to Inclusive Cycling Webinar 2: Infrastructure: Barriers and Enablers to Inclusive CyclingYouTube video by Wheels for Wellbeingwww.youtube.comFollowing #WorldBicycleDay, to promote #InclusiveCycling we are launching the first of three free CPD webinars to accompany the 5th edition of The Guide to Inclusive Cycling. The Introduction to Inclusive Cycling covers key info about Disabled people and cycling. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZBg...
Guide to Inclusive Cycling Webinar 1: Introduction to Inclusive Cycling 2026YouTube video by Wheels for Wellbeingwww.youtube.comWe're always happy to work with cycling and active travel organisations so they can be inclusive and good allies to Disabled people. Check out our training page wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/our-campaign... and get in touch if you'd like to know more.
Campaigning for inclusive cycling, Wheels for WellbeingWheels for Wellbeing is an award-winning charity supporting disabled people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the benefits of cycling.wheelsforwellbeing.org.ukLondon Cycling Campaign🤝 With the support of Wheels for Wellbeing, we're hosting training to help LCC cycle buddies and community cycling groups to feel confident interacting and campaigning with Disabled cyclists. Head to our website to find out more... 👇️
We think everyone should have the same rights to mobility, in all areas of our lives. What does that mean? Read our new explainer to find out more: wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/our-campaign...