Independence Archives

Rediscovering Freedom: Mervyn’s Parkinson’s Journey

483 words 3 min readPublished Feb 2026 MMervyn has been living with Parkinson’s disease for six years, with the condition progressively affecting his movement, balance, and confidence. Over time, everyday activities such as swimming, walking, cooking, and simply getting out of the house became increasingly challenging. Through our Pathways To Pedals inclusive cycling programme at…

Cycling into retirement: Embracing mobility and well-being at any age

1,246 words, 7 minutes read time Can you still cycle as you get older? Are you already an experienced cyclist, or thinking about trying cycling for the first time later in life? Either way, age should never be a barrier to cycling. Cycling in older age is not only possible, but it can be one…

Regaining Independence: How a Trike Rack Helped Ken Explore Again

When Ken had a stroke at the age of 55, he wasn’t sure whether he’d be able to enjoy cycling again. Although he had always enjoyed leisurely rides, cycling on two wheels no longer felt safe. He explained: “I knew I needed to maintain some exercise in my retirement, but after the stroke, I found…