Adult Cycle Training & Bike Buddy Scheme

UPDATE December 2008
Please note our funding for this scheme has now run out and so we can no longer offer the cycle training part of it [*]. However LB Tower Hamlets council are now running a FREE adult cycle training scheme. Visit towerhamlets.gov.uk/cycling to book your lesson.

Still please contact us if you would like assistance with planning your journey, finding new and quiet routes or just general help with getting started cycling. We're here to help!

[*] if you have already received cycle training vouchers from us, then you can still use these vouchers up to their expiry date.

Tower Hamlets Wheelers runs a bike buddy scheme for adults that live, work or study in Tower Hamlets.

With the help of their volunteer members and funding granted over the years from the St Katharine & Shadwell Trust, Awards for All, DfT's Cycle Projects Fund and the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, the scheme can help you to:

• learn to ride a bike
• improve your bike riding skills and confidence
• find out new routes

Read on for a brief overview of the scheme and testimonials by its members. You can also read the full details on our comprehensive Frequently Asked Questions page.

Cycle Training

Wheelers has funds to provide cycle training for adult residents who live, work or study in Tower Hamlets. We use local, well respected and professional companies who cater for all levels of training required.

Why Cycle?

Don't just take our word for it about how great it is to ride a bike! Here are some testimonials and pieces written by those who have recently started cycling.

• Testimonials : feedback and thank you notes from some of our happy Bike Buddy scheme members who have received their cycle training: Aneeta, Julakha, Shreeti, Becky, Brian, Tanveer, Mary, Rehona.
• Indira - the first timer : interview with the first to benefit from this scheme (pictured top right)
• Diary of a non-cyclist who turned : the experiences of one the first 'new cyclists' Wheelers helped in this scheme.
• Reasons for cycling
• Alternative to paying the Congestion Charge : Wheelers featured in a Daily Mirror article.

Join!

If you've now read everything and are ready to start cycling or increase the amount you already ride your bike by gaining more confidence then sign-up now and we'll send you further details about receiving your free training session! visit towerhamlets.gov.uk/cycling to book your free lesson.

If you have any questions please contact bikebuddy@towerhamletswheelers.org.uk.

Reports

October 2004: Progress report (submitted to DfT Cycle Projects Fund).