Apologies for Another cheeky self-interested appeal!!
For some reason London was the only region without a British Cycling disabled hub however this has now been remedied with monthly Sunday sessions being run at Herne Hill and Lea Valley. The sessions are a rare opportunity for the non-able bodied to access the track and Velodrome and the benefit of British Cycling coaches, they are run jointly with Wheels for Wellbeing from whom I’m currently renting my tandem. The following link has more background on the hubs https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/disability/article/20170406-gorid... ..
the next session at Herne Hill is on Sunday 7 May 11:00-13:00 dates for the next few months can be found here: https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events?keywords=para&view=off&distance=&postcode=&fromdate=01%2F01%2F2017&todate=30%2F12%2F2017®ion_id%5B%5D=4®ion_id%5B%5D=16&day_of_week%5B%5D=1&race_duration_min=&race_duration_max=&resultsperpage=30&series_only=0&online_entry_only=0&zuv_bc_event_filter_id%5B%5D=33
Rob Mace is managing the London hub, he is specifically looking for volunteer tandem pilots to partner up with blind/VI cyclists like myself, there are expected to be 8 blind/VI male and female cyclists at the May Herne Hill, session.. The tandems used are freewheelers variable geared Dollans http://www.dolan-bikes.com/tandem/dolan-tdr-tandem-road-bike.html.
For those interested Rob is running a free, tandem pilot training session at Lea Valley on Sunday 11 June 08:00-10:00. Rob is also looking for general assistance with the sessions which cater for all disabilities.
Anyone interested and kind enough to give up a couple of hours of your valuable time should contact Rob at robmace@britishcycling.org.uk . Would also be appreciative for those affiliated with local cycle clubs forwarding this on.
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I would love to do this...just need to confirm my plans to see if I can make it!
I would love to do this...just need to confirm my plans to see if I can make it!
I am also interested and should be able to make it on Sunday!
Thanks guys much appreciated if you can make it
Hi Haren - I'd like to get involved but Im a fairly nervous cyclist at times and so I don't think I would be very well matched to this. Sorry :-(
I'll hopefully be able to make it down on Sunday. Can't make the 11th though, so will email Rob.
No problem Laura tandem piloting isn't for everyone and as Tony has found you can't just get on and ride off with your stoker!
I've probably focussed a bit too much on the VI and tandems but there will be other disabilities including hand cyclist and triccyclists. I believe Rob is also looking for assistance for these cyclists and more generally fif you want to help but don't fancy the tandem Laura A said:
Hi Haren - I'd like to get involved but Im a fairly nervous cyclist at times and so I don't think I would be very well matched to this. Sorry :-(
That sounds great! My sister rides a trike and loves it :-)
Haren Thillainathan said:
No problem Laura tandem piloting isn't for everyone and as Tony has found you can't just get on and ride off with your stoker!
I've probably focussed a bit too much on the VI and tandems but there will be other disabilities including hand cyclist and triccyclists. I believe Rob is also looking for assistance for these cyclists and more generally fif you want to help but don't fancy the tandem Laura A said:
Hi Haren - I'd like to get involved but Im a fairly nervous cyclist at times and so I don't think I would be very well matched to this. Sorry :-(
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