Coasters For All offers both professional cycling instruction and monthly group bike rides. Coasters For All is a joint initiative between Wadebridge Coasters CC, Concern Wadebridge and Cycle Training Cornwall. Our aim is to promote, facilitate and encourage cycling among older people, and also those with disabilities or health issues. Cycling is an ideal activity to enjoy as we get older and can be extremely beneficial for people with a range of health issues.
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1. Group Bike RidesFirst and third Wednesday of the month, departing from the Betjeman Centre at 10am (subject to appropriate weather conditions, particularly during the winter).
Coasters For All group bike rides are designed to be as accessible as possible and generally involve a gentle amble up and down the Camel Trail, including a refreshments stop. Rides last a few hours. Cyclists of all abilities are encouraged to take part, and every effort is made to include those with disabilities by making use of tricycles, tandems and other special cycling equipment. These rides are FREE, but regular Coasters For All participants are required to become members of Wadebridge Coasters CC which only costs £16 per year. This is not only essential for third party insurance cover, but also provides access to a growing and vibrant club with regular rides and social events such as barbecues, quiz nights etc. |
2. Cycling InstructionCoasters For All also offers a range of professional cycle instruction to help encourage people to get pedalling for the first time, or to get back on their bikes again, whatever your previous experience or current circumstances:
Coasters for All cycle training is subsidised, so we only ask for a small donation of £5 per person per session. Our cycle training sessions are arranged at various times by mutual convenience. They are generally based at the Betjeman Centre. |
BIKE HIRE
Thanks to an award from the Big Lottery Fund, Coasters For All is able to hire bikes from the local hire shops at no cost to you. Please let us know in advance so we can discuss your requirements and arrange this for you. We are able to access a wide range of bikes and mobility machines, including electric bikes. Please note that more notice will be required for more specialist equipment.
If you are interested in any Coasters For All activities, please contact
Thanks to an award from the Big Lottery Fund, Coasters For All is able to hire bikes from the local hire shops at no cost to you. Please let us know in advance so we can discuss your requirements and arrange this for you. We are able to access a wide range of bikes and mobility machines, including electric bikes. Please note that more notice will be required for more specialist equipment.
If you are interested in any Coasters For All activities, please contact
- Phil Keymer from Cycle Training Cornwall / Wadebridge Coasters CC (07763 182756)
- or Andy Lyle at Concern Wadebridge (01208 812392)
There is a wealth of scientific evidence for the benefits of cycling, both in terms of physical and mental health. With the advent of electric bikes, cycling is becoming more and more accessible and popular for older people, and for those managing health issues. Many people who struggle with walking find they can cycle much further. Babs for example has to walk with crutches but can happily ride an adult tricycle: “Coasters For All has given me my freedom back. Thank you.”
Twice a month, super-accessible group rides set off from The Betjeman Centre in search of a café on the Camel Trail. Some folk are riding standard bikes, others are on tricycles, tandem tricycles or even wheelchair bikes supplied by the local bike hire shops. It’s all very gentle, and very relaxed with plenty of smiles, chatting and laughter. Volunteers from WCCC, including local cycling instructor and coach Phil Keymer are always on hand to help out or give tips where needed.
David Whalley is one of the volunteers who accompanies each ride: ”I’ve helped with the Coasters for All bike rides since they started. This has been a truly rewarding experience. The number of people taking part continues to increase and it's brilliant to see the smiles on their faces.”
Thanks to lottery funding, bikes are hired at no cost to those taking part and the rides are free. In fact, Coasters For All also provides free cycle training sessions from Cycle Training Cornwall – including how to cycle safely in traffic.
“With disabilities to deal with, we thought we wouldn’t be able to cycle again,” said regular riders Sandra and John, “until Wadebridge Coasters found a solution, and their specially organised rides have given us confidence and so much pleasure.”
Twice a month, super-accessible group rides set off from The Betjeman Centre in search of a café on the Camel Trail. Some folk are riding standard bikes, others are on tricycles, tandem tricycles or even wheelchair bikes supplied by the local bike hire shops. It’s all very gentle, and very relaxed with plenty of smiles, chatting and laughter. Volunteers from WCCC, including local cycling instructor and coach Phil Keymer are always on hand to help out or give tips where needed.
David Whalley is one of the volunteers who accompanies each ride: ”I’ve helped with the Coasters for All bike rides since they started. This has been a truly rewarding experience. The number of people taking part continues to increase and it's brilliant to see the smiles on their faces.”
Thanks to lottery funding, bikes are hired at no cost to those taking part and the rides are free. In fact, Coasters For All also provides free cycle training sessions from Cycle Training Cornwall – including how to cycle safely in traffic.
“With disabilities to deal with, we thought we wouldn’t be able to cycle again,” said regular riders Sandra and John, “until Wadebridge Coasters found a solution, and their specially organised rides have given us confidence and so much pleasure.”
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