Vision Impaired Tandem Cycling in London

Quick links:   Bikeworks  | British Cycling | Charlotte’s Tandems | Companion Cycling | Cycling with MSSC | Limited Edition Cycling  |  Pedal Power |  Olympic Velodrome | Wheels for Wellbeing | The Tandem Club

Cycling is a great way to keep healthy and fit while having fun at the same time!

We have put this page together to help our Members and visitors find the most local and regular Vision Impaired Tandem Cycling sessions as easily as possible. The Quick links above take you to the available Tandem Cycling sessions in the London area right now!

Tandem Cycling Video Below

Upcoming Cycling Events

 

Cycling Guides

• Tandem Cycling Guide – Word- Wheels for Wellbeing
• A Guide to Inclusive Cycling    –  PDF -Wheels for Wellbeing
• Tips for Tandem Cycling   – Word – MSSC
• Tandem Rules of the Ride – Word- MSSC

 

Bikeworks

At Bikeworks we are committed to creating a wide and diverse cycling community. At the heart of this are our All Ability Cycling Clubs which are designed to get people cycling whatever their level of confidence, experience or ability.

The clubs are designed to be truly inclusive and we have a range of adapted bikes including hand-cycles, adult tricycles, recumbents, tandems, car bikes and loads more.

We have three permanent clubs, but we are always looking for new funding, partners or locations so if you would like to discuss this further please get in touch.

Victoria Park  (North East London) 

Every Wednesday from 1 pm until 3 pm. Alternate Saturdays between 1 pm and 3 pm. On Saturdays, there is an under 16s club between 12 pm and 1 pm.

Meeting place – Lock House Gate entrance, Parnell Road, E3 2JU
Overground Station: Hackney Wick overground + 12 minute Walk
Bus: 276, 488 – Stop OD- Waterside Close

 

Little Wormwood Scrubs (West London)

Fridays 11 am until 1 pm and alternate Saturdays 1 pm until 3 pm.

Meeting place – The park entrance by Dalgarno Gardens, W10 6AD
Undersground: Latimer Road  + 17 minute Walk
Bus: 202 – Stop H – Mitre Way Wormwood Scrubs

 

The Olympic Park (QEOP)

Tuesdays 11 am until 1 pm, and alternate Saturday 11-1. We meet outside the Cycle Surgery at the Velodrome.
Meeting place – outside the Lee Valley VeloPark on Abercrombie Rd
E15 2EN
Overground Station: Hackney Wick overground + 20 minute Walk
Bus: 308 – Stop X – Velopark

There is no charge to access the All Ability Club at the moment, it runs on a first come first served basis and attendees are able to take the bike out for a maximum of 20 minutes (though this can depend on how busy we are).

CONTACT Bikeworks

For any other queries, the best number to call is 020 8980 7998

and ask for either Maya or Barry. Email addresses are: 

Email: Maya maya.kumagai-jones@bikeworks.org.uk

or Email Barry  barry.mann@bikeworks.org.uk

Bikeworks: Website

 If you are interested in Tandem Cycling

Wheels for Wellbeing – Herne Hill, Merton Sports and Social club – Colliers Wood and British Cycling- Velodrome have a stock of adapted and Tandem bikes.

British Cycling & HSBC UK – Tandem Track and Road Events at Lee Valley VeloPark

Events link will be added when updated for 2020

If you require any further information then please do not hesitate to contact lead coaches Russell Hampton & Dave Ryan.

RussellHampton@britishcycling.org.uk

daveryan@britishcycling.org.uk 

Tandem Cycling with MSSC

All rides now  start at the Old Rutlishians’ Sports Ground. From now on, our cycle rides will start and finish from the car park of our new base at:-

Old Rutlishians’ Sports Ground, Poplar Road, Merton Park SW19 3JS.

 

Email: cycling@mssc.org.uk if interested

For more information about MSSC and all its activities, visit the website at www.mssc.org.uk

 

YouTube Video of USA Vision Impaired Tandem Biking

 

Vision Impaired Cycling & Tandem Cycling

Metro would advise to always phone or email the Event contacts, to confirm that there have been no changes to the event time or date to avoid possible disappointment.

Companion Cycling

Companion Cycling is a project which enables people who are unable to ride “solo” to enjoy cycling with a companion in the lovely environment of Bushy Park.

Anyone, whatever their ability or mobility, can become a cyclist using a special cycle and with the aid of a “pilot” who might be a carer, a friend, a family member or a Companion Cycling volunteer.

Companion Cycling is situated in the Stockyard (adjacent to the Park Offices, off Hampton Court Road)

Companion Cycling is a registered charity.

For enquiries and advance bookings please leave a message on 07961 344 545.

 

Charlotte’s Tandems

What we do at Charlotte’s Tandems

We lend, at no cost (i.e. for free), tandems and tag-alongs to (and only to) people with disabilities or additional needs, who are unable to ride a bike safely on their own, so that they can enjoy the wonders of cycling.

 What we don’t (and won’t) do

VIst the website link below for detailed information. 

Website Link:  http://www.charlottestandems.co.uk/

 

 Pedal Power – North London

Pedal Power offers cycling open to all disabled people in Finsbury Park.

WHAT? Pedal Power is a cycling club for teenagers and adults with learning disabilities.
WHERE? Finsbury Park basketball courts. Visit our map to learn more.
WHEN? Alternate Saturdays, 12:00 – 4:00. Please see our calendar for more details.
COST: Absolutely FREE.
WHY? Because it’s fun!

There are tandems and many other types of bike.
Pedal Power is the cycling club for teenagers and adults with learning disabilities we meet on the Finsbury Park basketball courts  fortnightly on Saturdays between 12:00 and 4:0pm
Please visit Pedal Powers Calendar for dates

Please wear suitable footwear. Helmets are necessary and provided for those who don’t have their own. Carers and support workers are encouraged to join in. Our trainers are qualified National Standards cycle trainers.

Sessions feature:

• Cycling for complete beginners on 2 wheels or trikes
• Games to improve cycling skills
• An opportunity to try for the Special Olympics
• Specialised bikes for a whole range of disability
• Off road location

CONTACT Pedal Power

If you have any queries please contact Club Coordinator Jo Roach info@pedalpowercc.org

Pedal Power Website: http://www.pedalpowercc.org/

Wheels For Wellbeing – South London

Ladywell Day Centre, Sports Hall (indoors)

148 Dressington Avenue, Lewisham SE4 1JF
CALL:  0756 116 6949

Tuesdays 10:30am – 12:30pm  (great for group bookings.)

If the weather is fine we also lead a ride through the park.

Train: Ladywell
Bus: 284, P4, 122
Car: Free parking on site (collect a free permit from reception)
Google maps

CONTACT Wheels For Wellbeing

Call: 020 7346 8482
info@wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk
336 Brixton Road, SW9 7AA
or you can contact: Alex Ingram, Community Engagement Officer
Phone: 07717 725 120 or Email: alex@wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk

Website: http://www.wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/

Limited Edition Cycling- Greenwich

http://www.limitededitioncycling.co.uk/unique.html

Unique is our all ability cycling project, for all riders, families and carers, regardless of their ability or need.

Date: Saturday’s  Time: 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Venue: Stationers Crown Woods Academy, Bexley Road, Eltham, SE9 2PT
£1 per rider per session with a parent/carer going free.

CONTACT Limited Edition Cycling

For more information or to get involved: unique@limitededitioncycling.co.uk
Or ring Ollie on 07984 200566

 

The Tandem Club

The Tandem Club is recommended by Monica Smith, one of our Metro Trustees, so definitely worth checking out.

The Tandem Club have groups in London and you can ring their local groups and ask if there are any members willing to be front-riders. They have a for sale board and are also now doing audio versions of their journals.

Membership

membership@tandem-club.org.uk

Website: https://tandem-club.org.uk

The Tandem Club was formed in the UK in 1971 primarily to provide otherwise unobtainable spare parts and technical advice on how to maintain the older machines. This is still an important function but since then the Club has developed along with the increased interest in tandems, extending the range of services and benefits it offers to its members, and currently, the Club has a worldwide membership of over 5,000 members.

Throughout the UK over 40 Regional Officers organise Tandem Club activities on a local basis. They can be contacted to find out what is happening in their area or for advice on how to arrange activities.

Both within and outside the UK there are members who are willing to give advice to members touring in their country and to provide emergency assistance.

Many national events are organised by members throughout the year in the UK, and events are arranged from time to time, usually every year, in another European country. Details of these events are published in the Club’s bi-monthly Journal and are shown in Major TC Events and the What’s On Guide.

Tandem Club Main website:  https://www.tandem-club.org.uk/

Other useful Tandem Cycling Links:

The Definitive Guide to Safer Cycling   by Jonas Greene

FAQ on Tandem Cycling