Cycling for All

Who is it for?   Session times and dates   New to Cycling for All?   What you told us  Getting to Croydon Sports Arena          The history of Cycling for All

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Cycling for All has been running for over 8 years and is extremely popular with people in and around Croydon. We have a wide range of 3 wheeler cycles so we usually find something so everyone can have fun. We even have some side-by-side tandems so you can chat as you go round the track.

We are proud that PRO-ACTIVE South London and the London Sports Forum for Disabled People cite Cycling for All as a best practice example of increasing participation for disabled Londoners.

Who is it for?

Cycling for All is for people who can benefit from the trikes and 4 wheelers that we have. So if you have a mobility impairment or balance difficulties this is the place for you. It’s also good for people who lack road safety awareness such as some people with learning difficulties, and for people who can’t deal with traffic, for example some people who have a visual impairment. Please note that we do not have any hoists.

If you need someone to support you, then they should come too. Parents, siblings (disabled or not) and support workers are all welcome. 

Session times and dates

We plan to run sessions every Monday and Saturday from Saturday 23th January up to the end of March.

On Mondays, we run from 10:15am to 1.15pm
On Saturdays, we run from 9.45am to 12.45pm.

Cancellations
In the event of bad weather a session may need to be cancelled. You can find out by calling the Arena duty office on 020 8654 3462 or the Wheels for Wellbeing Arena mobile on 07806 334 770. Call from 15 minutes before a session is due to start to allow time for a decision to be taken. Please do not leave messages as they will not be returned. A sign will also be displayed at the Arena. We cancel only in the worst weather, so if it is raining slightly we will probably run the session. 

New to Cycling for All?

For your first session you will need to have completed a registration form. You can download one from here (see below) or else contact Janet Paske and she can send you one. Bring the completed form along to your first session. These forms also provide useful information on what to think about when you come cycling with us, the track rules you will need to abide by and how to find out if a session has been cancelled on the day (this is only likely to happen if there is particularly bad weather). Providing an email address at registration means you can be kept up to date on planned sessions and other news.

If you are coming with a group or with a support worker then use this Easy Read form or the not Easy Read form.
If you are coming independently or with a member of your family then use this Easy Read form or this not Easy Read one. 

If you plan to be a frequent visitor you might like to apply for Arena membership. From April 2009 participants can buy a 6 monthly/ annual membership to the Arena for £8.50/ £17. You will need 2 passport photos. You can download the form here. Please note you need to liaise with Scott Hart (020 8654 3462) or one of his team in the Arena office to get your membership card.

Initial assessment

When you arrive you will be given an assessment by an instructor, who will help you decide whether to wear a helmet, and if you do, make sure it is fitted properly. They will also help identify a cycle to suit your needs and make sure you are aware of how to make it go where you want it to, how to make it move and how to stop it (this may sound silly but, to give an example, several of our cycles don’t have brakes on the handlebars).

Charges

Cycling for All
We charge £3 per session for a disabled person of any age ; this includes entrance for one supporter/ family member and a £1 Arena usage fee. Any additional people aged 10 or older accompanying a disabled person will be charged £1.

What you told us

Thank you for your responses to our survey.

• 68% of you said that you feel good about yourselves as a result of cycling with us;
• 79% of you said that you felt fitter and
• 84% of you said you had fun.

There were several comments but the main thrust was “more bikes and more sessions please”. The survey took place in March 2009, just before we extended our sessions to 3 hours.

Getting to Croydon Sports Arena

You will find the Arena at
Albert Road
South Norwood
London
SE25 4QL
Map of Croydon Sports Arena Location (opens in another window)

Getting to Croydon Sports Arena by Public Transport

Croydon Sports Arena is a short distance from Arena tram stop. Frequent route 1 and route 2 trams serve the Arena from East Croydon mainline station, which in turn has frequent links to numerous locations. Both routes also stop near West Croydon station. Trams also link to many other mainline rail stations, and many bus routes.

Journeyplanner

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