Posts Tagged ‘Community’
Glow Ride York: How One Ride Can Help Make Cycling Safer for Everyone
847 words4 min readPublished October 2026 Cycling should be a way for everyone to enjoy greater freedom, independence and the places around them. But feeling safe on the road is still a barrier for many people, particularly women cycling after dark. Glow Rides bring people together to shine a light on this issue. With illuminated…
Read MoreFree Inclusive Cycling Sessions in Scarborough and Ripon
812 words4 min readPublished September 2026 Get Cycling CIC is bringing free inclusive cycling sessions to Scarborough and Ripon, giving disabled people and people with long-term health conditions or additional support needs the opportunity to try specialist cycles, build confidence and discover new ways to cycle. Getting back on a cycle can feel like a…
Read MoreAccessibility In Action: What Inclusive Cycling Really Looks Like
What does accessibility in cycling look like? There’s no single answer, because accessibility means different things to different people. And that’s exactly the point. On Day 4 of Bike Week, we’re spotlighting what Accessibility In Action looks like in real life: adaptive cycles, creative solutions, and inclusive approaches that meet people where they are, not…
Read MoreRiding With Pride! LGBTQ+ Cycling Clubs You Should Know About
Celebrating queer joy on wheels! Since June is also Pride Month, we’re celebrating queer joy on wheels. Because cycling spaces haven’t always been inclusive, and visibility still matters. Whether you’re a queer rider yourself, or you’re working to make your cycling space more welcoming, today is about affirming that LGBTQ+ people belong in cycling. Always…
Read MoreWhat does inclusive cycling mean? Why it’s important to show representation in cycling.
Who cycles? Representation in motion. When you picture a “cyclist,” who comes to mind? For many, it’s someone on two wheels—often slim, able-bodied, fast, and in Lycra. But that image leaves out so many people who cycle every day. Today for Bike Week (Cycle Week ;D), we’re focusing on representation: who gets seen, heard, and…
Read MoreInclusive Cycling Starts With Words: Why Language Matters More Than You Think
Language shapes how people see themselves and how they are welcomed into communities. In cycling, the words we use can either open doors or create barriers. For disabled people, language often influences confidence, belonging, and whether someone feels cycling is “for them”. At Get Cycling CIC, we believe inclusive cycling starts long before someone sits…
Read MoreThe Superhero Series and the Importance of Inclusive Cycling
The Superhero Series, powered by Marvel has helped demonstrate what is possible when sport is designed to be truly inclusive. As the UK’s largest disability sports event, it has created opportunities for thousands of people to take part in cycling, running, swimming, and other activities in a welcoming and supportive environment. What makes the Superhero…
Read MoreCelebrating Local Bike Shops and Inclusive Cycling
This post was originally published to celebrate Local Bike Shop Day. While the event and promotion have now passed, the reasons for supporting your local bike shop remain as important as ever. Celebrating Local Bike Shops and Inclusive Cycling This post was originally published to celebrate Local Bike Shop Day. While the event and promotion…
Read MoreCelebrating Women in Cycling: Creating a More Inclusive Future
From breaking barriers to shattering stereotypes, these women trailblazers are pedalling their way to the top, proving that cycling is for everyone. Happy IWD! Bianca FernandezChair of Women Of Colour Cycling Collective As chair of the Women of Colour Cycling Collective, she works to break down barriers to women and increase gender and racial representation.…
Read MoreWinter Wonderwheels: Get Cycling CIC Brings Inclusive Cycles
Winter Wonderwheels, part of the Superhero Series, is one of the UK’s most inspiring inclusive sports events. It is held at Dorney Lake in Windsor. The event brings together disabled people and those with additional support needs. Everyone takes part in a fun, supportive, and accessible challenge. Whether participants choose to walk, wheel, run, or…
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