We’re pleased to award Get Cycling CIC an Active Travel Grant totalling £747,640 over three years.
The funding will assist Get Cycling CIC to launch their Pathways to Pedals project, which will make inclusive cycling more accessible for disabled people in Yorkshire.
Why are we funding this project?
The Pathways to Pedals project aims to support over 5,000 disabled people in Yorkshire to make journeys by cycling. Get Cycling CIC will be working closely with local community groups to build up a network of disabled people who are interested in inclusive cycling, which as well as allowing people to make journeys also has benefits for their wellbeing.
Pathways to Pedals project
The project aims are to raise awareness about how transformative and enjoyable cycling can be. By collaborating with other national cycling organisations, the project aims to foster widespread understanding and adoption of inclusive cycling.
Pathways to Pedals includes free cycle loans and affordable rental options. They will provide:
- comprehensive information on inclusive cycling through various media and direct interactions,
- 200 hosted mobile social cycling sessions, benefiting 5,000 disabled people by giving them hands-on cycling experiences,
- free inclusive cycle loans for one month to 240 disabled people or organisations, along with additional support for long-term cycle acquisition.
Find out more information on their cycle sessions, free cycle loans and register your interest here.
“We are incredibly excited”
Joanne Mahon, CEO of Get Cycling CIC, commented: "We are incredibly excited about the Pathways to Pedals project.
“This initiative will not only provide more opportunities for disabled people to engage in cycling but will also help raise awareness about the immense benefits that inclusive cycling can bring to individuals and communities."
“Immediate difference”
Lisa Jones, Director of Charitable Operations at the Motability Foundation, said: “We’re excited to award Get Cycling with this grant to launch their ‘Pathways to Pedals’ inclusive cycling programme, for disabled people in Yorkshire.
“We know that active travel, such as cycling, can benefit wellbeing for disabled people, by increasing mobility and reducing social isolation. Awarding grants to important organisations like these helps us to make an immediate difference to the transport needs of disabled people.”
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Find out more about our grants to charities and organisations.
