Exploring the Disability Cycling Movement
Listen to inspiring talks from disability change makers, campaign for change in our focus groups & art workshops, and experience assisted cycling with our led rides and cycle skills.
There is no entry fee and a free lunch is included!
Please visit our Changing Places page for information on available facilities on campus. The facilities in the Warwick Arts Centre will be the closest to this event.
Throughout the day we have a number of different sessions and you are welcome to come to as many or as few as you would like. Some of the sessions require booking using the link at the bottom of the page.
Dr Bike (Drop-in)
Is your bike not working how it used to? Come see Andrew from Broom Wagon Cyclery who will run a FREE bike health check!
09:30 - 13:30
Kate Ball from Wheels for Wellbeing - Talk and discussion (Booking required)
Equity in active travel: Every journey, every time:
Kate Ball, Campaigns and Policy officer for Wheels for Wellbeing will be talking about how infrastructure, social structures and attitudes currently disadvantage Disabled people. We’ll look at simple changes that are needed to enable everyone to make the journeys that they want and need to – and at how better active travel access for Disabled people will bring benefits to everyone.
Kate has worked for better active travel access and environmental improvements in Derby and Derbyshire for many years. She is one of the Cycling UK 100 Women in Cycling 2022 and her family are the Bikeability Family of the Year 2022.
10:15 -10:55
13:00 - 13:50 (Repeat)
Led Ride to Kenilworth Greenway (Booking required)
Join a community ride along the National Cycle Network looping between University campus and Kenilworth Greenway. New and experienced cyclists welcome. Assistive and adapted cycles available. Back in time for lunch!
Helmet policy: (Link coming soon)
Spaces limited to 15
Under 18’s will need parents/guardians permission.
Approximate length: 4.5 miles on off-road tarmacked track.
10:20 - 12:00
Accessibility in South Coventry Focus group (Paid Opportunity) (Booking required)
Would you like to be an active voice in making change to South Coventry? Earn a £20 Voucher for sharing your views on how to improve accessibility for disabled cycling.
Spaces limited to 12 people per session.
11:05 - 12:30
14:00 - 15:30
Culture Cycle (Booking required)
Come and express your views on disability cycling through the medium of Art! WIE in partnership with Sustrans, are offering two sessions of guided artistic expression.
11:05 - 12:30
14:00 - 15:30
Access Cycle Showcase (Drop-in)
Interested in alternatives to standard bicycles? Could you use cycles as a mobility aid?
Midland Mencap will be presenting alternatives with the opportunity to get hands on with Tricycles, Handcycles, e-bikes and recumbents. (exact list TBC)
12:00 - 13:00
Cycle Skills (Booking required)
Interested in learning to ride for the first time? Take the opportunity to learn today, with our trained instructors and adapted cycles.
Spaces limited to 10 per session.
Helmets are optional see our policy here.
Under 18s will need parents permission.
13:10 – 14:10
13:20 – 15:30
Networking Space (Drop-in)
Interested in learning more about disability cycling? Want to join volunteer opportunities in Active Travel or interested in a future career? You’ll find the answers here from a variety of our partners.
All day
Quiet Space (Drop-in)
Please feel comfortable to use this room if the event day is becoming overwhelming.
The quiet room will be managed by a member of the event team, and we have a Mental Health First Aider on site.
Catering by Canley Pop up café (Booking required)
Dr Nor’s famous pop-up Noodle bar returns to campus! Get your FREE LUNCH for the event.
Vegan and Gluten free options available.
12:00 - 13:00 (TBC)