Two's Company tandem rides

Name

Two’s Company

Type of organisation

Charity (Life Cycle UK)

Location

Bristol area

Open to groups and/or individuals

Adults and young people who are blind, have a visual impairment or a disability who are able to ride on a tandem

Bike-only hire

N/A

Activities

Regular programme of adult and children’s led rides in and around the Bristol area, pitched at different levels, gentle, intermediate and advanced.  All rides supported by a trained ride leader and volunteer front riders.

Charge

There is no charge to register with Two’s Company and come on rides. We do ask participants for a voluntary contribution to cost of getting to and from the rides. (and to contribute towards cost of special events e.g weekend trip)

Limitations on use

For practical reasons participants do need to be able to get to and from the Bristol area for the rides. (We are able to assist participants to the ride start points -if coming from within the Bristol area)

Types of bike

Tandems suitable for child and adult back riders

Booking arrangements / times / charges etc

Participants need to register with the project and we advise attending one of our tandem taster days before coming on a ride unless already an experienced tandem cyclist.

Once registered participants will receive the current ride programme and can book on to a ride where there is availability.

Rides generally at weekends, morning start. Occasional weekday evening rides during summer.

Year round / seasonal

March to October (run at least 25 rides per year)

Other facilities

Depends on ride start point. All rides include a refreshment stop with access to toilets.

Suggested routes

The led rides use a number of routes of varying lengths

Offer advice on suitability of bikes for riders?

Participants are matched to suitable tandems accordingly

Preferential rates for CTC members?

No

Contact details

0117 353 4580

tandemrides@lifecycleuk.org.uk

www.lifecycleuk.org.uk