A side-by-side tandem with two riders on the front and one ride sat on the fun train attachment behind. The sea is in the background.
Two trikes are lined up next to each other, both with two people sitting in the front carriage and the riders behind them. They are wrapped up warmly, cycling along the seaside on a cloudy day.
Two people are smiling at the camera as they sit on a side-by-side tandem. There is a grassy bank behind them.
Two trikes are lined up next to each other, both with two people sitting in the front carriage and the riders behind them. Everyone is dressed warmly and the participants are wrapped up in red blankets. They are parked in front of striped beach huts.

Pedal People

Independent, local Brighton charity

Accessible cycling offers mobility and freedom.

The power of movement outdoors expands worlds, improves health and dramatically enhances quality-of-life.

We offer accessible trike rides via 2 different services:

  1. Elders living in Care:

    Weekly set-schedule, piloted by our crew of trained Volunteer Cycle-Pilots. Participants collected from care homes by trike. Pilots trained in disability and dementia support skills.

    Note: We have several care homes aboard. We aim to have space to add a different care home to our schedule each year. Do email us if there’s a home you would like to join the schedule.

    OR

  2. All-Ages Accessible Rides:

  • Low or no‑cost.

  • Accessible for all ages, including people with complex needs. 

  • Choice of 2-4‑seater trikes, with pedal and non-pedal options. 

  • Rides start from our seafront base on the beach. Easy parking and public transport.

  • Weekly recurring rides or book-as-go slots for residential homes or individuals.

  • 5-25 km per ride across seafront and green spaces. Traffic-free cycle route options.

  • We train participants’ carers/family/friends to cycle-pilot on this ride service.


Ride benefits

  • Improves mental wellbeing, physical health and quality-of-life.

  • Reduces isolation and loneliness

  • Increases independence and confidence

  • Connects participants with their local community

  • Increases motivation for speech, movement and motor skills

Why Pedal People is needed

  • 1 in 20 people are living with disability in Brighton*

  • Only accessible outdoor activity for 80% of our participants (annual survey)

  • Adaptable 2-4 seater trikes enable people with limited or no access to outdoor activity to cycle regularly.

  • Promotes health, independence, quality-of-life, visible and meaningful community participation and equity.

  • Therapeutic and stimulating physical activity and exercise, combatting effects of sedentary living.

  • Positively impacts motivation for and skills in communication and mobility.

  • Reduces isolation. Passing interation with each ride adds community connection to all. 

  • Aids systemic inclusion, reinforcing that disabled lives are not peripheral.

Trailblazing, unique charity

  • 15–25km adventures per ride, across city, seafront and green spaces, year-round.

  • Visible, meaningful, regular community inclusion - not confined to a single park, track or event. People see others they relate to out participating and are motivated to join in.

  • Two parallel services: Elders living in care homes AND an 'All-Ages Ride Service'.

  • Consistent minimum 50% Women Cycle Pilot Volunteers, Staff and Charity Board*

  • Awarded the MBE for charities. Team just 3 part-time staff and 50 volunteers enable 4000 rides a year.

*Public Health data    **Women are under-represented in cycling & cycle organisations.

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