MEET THE TEAM
ELLY HARGREAVE
CAPTAIN
Manages all aspects of our charity including all fundraising. Often at our base working operationally on our All-Ages Service too. 30 years’ experience in charity plus public and private sector too. Been a BBC Broadcast Journalist as well as Human Rights Campaigns Manager at The Body Shop International. Led three charities, co-founded two and former trustee Brighton Carers Centre. Learnt to ride a cycle aged 18 and took up cycling as broken spine rehabilitation aged 31. Raised by a parent with disability and been a young-carer. With team at our start in 2017.
LOUISA BARKLA
CREW MANAGER
Supports our Volunteer Cycle-Pilots on our Elder Care Ride Service. Responsible for the behind-the-scenes ride management, Cycle-Pilot training and communications.
20 years’ experience in the charity and corporate sector, including in communications for UNICEF UK and a trailblazing homeless healthcare organisation in Brighton. Joined the team in 2024.
THEO DUNCUMB ROGERS
RIDE ENABLER - ALL-AGES SERVICE
Supports the delivery of our 'All-Ages Ride Service, training Carers to pilot the side-by-side and other trikes on this service. It’s non-stop ride preparation to ensure safe, inclusive and enjoyable rides for all. All rides go out at just 30 minute ‘turn-around’ intervals. She’s most often out cycle-training/supporting newer Carer pilots.
She’s coached young people in cycling skills and worked in university outreach, childrens’ social work and communications. Joined the team in
MECHANIC MAGICAN
Cover currently - new mechanic starting September 2026
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