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HAPPEN School Health Network

14 - BikeAbility Wales

Project aim

BikeAbility Wales is a charity that aims to access the physical health and psychological
benefits of cycling for everybody, whatever their ability, race, gender, or age.

Our Mission Statement is “Everyone Rides” as we can get anyone on a cycle. We run cycle
sessions six days a week for groups and individuals with a wide range of support
needs. With two members of staff and a team of dedicated volunteers we can provide
specialist cycles and conventional bicycles for any client to use.

As a team we are trained to asses our client’s needs, find the appropriate cycles, adapt the
cycle to the individuals needs and provide them with support and assistance as required.

What does the project entail?

BikeAbility Wales provides a range of cycle opportunities for children of all abilities, these
include:

- Coaching for complete beginners.

- Cycle skills development sessions, six days a week throughout the year, on secure, traffic-
free cycle tracks.

- Cycle training includes:

- National Standards Cycle training Levels 1, 2, 3 (Road safety …Safe routes …travel to
school, healthy school scheme.)

- Enrichment Days includes: -Basic cycle maintenance training -Having fun whilst learning
about our specialist cycles, tailored to the school’s needs. Includes a led ride with pupils and
staff.

- Volunteering opportunities for young people includes; - Duke of Edinburgh.

- Outreach events and activities, includes: - Cycle session with a range of cycles at a venue of
your choice. - Bike doctor.

- Performance and skills measured outcomes through: -Individual Occupational Therapy
achievement forms. -Cycle Workbooks for people with disabilities up to National Cycle
Standards Level 1
- Cycle Hire - for use off site or on the national cycle path.