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Cycling and Disabled People
Everybody should have the opportunity to cycle and there are many options available for disabled people. The rewards, particularly when children can cycle, are well worth it.
Types of Bikes
A range of adapted bicycles are available, which include:
Hand Crank - allows wheelchair users to power themselves by hand.
Side by Sides - allowing people with mobility difficulties to cycle with support from another cyclist.
Trikes/Tricycles - allows people with mobility difficulties to cycle without having to cycle!
Tandems - the well known tandem allows partially sighted and blind users to cycle with a sighted partner.
There are cycle hire centres in the Peak District and at Rother Valley that offer the opportunity to hire adapted bicycles.
Check with the relevant hire centre for further information. You can find details on the Useful Cycle Contacts page.
Cycle Routes
Due to the size of some of the adapted bicycles and restrictions of cycle route widths and barriers, there may be some cycle routes that would be difficult to navigate.
If you are planning a trip it would be advisable for you to check on what routes would be the easiest to use. The National Cycle Network (NCN) is a predominantly off road network and can be a good starting point. For more information check the Getting Around page. If you require more advice on cycling for disabled people then read the information leaflet at the bottom of this page.
You can download a leaflet at the bottom of this page for further advice about cycling with children.
Cycle Training
If you would like more information on the opportunities for your child to have cycle training follow this link to the Cycle Training page.
For information about school travel and promoting cycling to children see the School Travel Plans page.
Downloads
Sustrans information leaflet about disabled people and the National Cycle Network. (385 KB)
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