Kathryn’s new found freedom at our weekly inclusive sessions

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Published September 2026

Meet Kathryn, a regular rider at our weekly inclusive cycling sessions at York Sport Village. Kathryn recently told us how the sessions have helped to boost her physical and mental wellbeing:

‘I discovered the inclusive cycling sessions at York Sport when a volunteer at a local library told me about them. She had seen me using my mobility scooter and I told her how immobile I am when using it. As soon as I saw the Get Cycling mantra “we believe everyone should be able to enjoy cycling” my life started to change.

A wheel taste of freedom

Unable to walk more than a few steps because of pain, I am able to enjoy cycling with the help of experienced staff who have been able to suggest the most suitable bikes for me. The sessions are super accessible, I can park right next to the track, the bikes are brought right to you and there is assistance to adjust them and get on them.

The staff from Get Cycling and York Sport are so kind and friendly and the sessions are relaxed and enjoyable. The benefits of being able to exercise, outside and in nature in a friendly, welcoming place are immeasurable. I wish it continued all year round!

Pathways to Pedals

I am on the waiting list for the Pathways to Pedal programme to hire a bike for a month and that will help me discover what barriers there are for me to cycle more in my daily life and I’m hoping the Get Cycling team will be there again to help me overcome them.

I’m so grateful for the opportunity to cycle again.’ – Kathryn

If you want to improve your physical and mental wellbeing, enjoy a taste of freedom in the open air and perhaps even make new friends, you can book yourself onto a session by clicking the Inclusive Cycling link at York Sport or by giving them a call on 01904 325770