Wheels for Wellbeing Archives

Wheels for Wellbeing

Disabled cyclists “abused by vigilante residents” for riding in town centre – as changes made to controversial cycling trial to “prioritise” bikes as mobility aids

The modifications to the Experimental Traffic Regulation Order mean that disabled people will be able to cycle on the town centre street during market hours

Fri, Jan 23, 2026 18:02

2020 Tour Down Under peloton rides through bushfire-affected area

“Santos Tour Down Under: Australia’s top event for climate bullshit”: Spoof ad skewers race’s “sportswashing” oil and gas sponsor; Brennan’s classics plans; Philipsen fly-by; Scottish cycling budget boost; Greatest anti-bikes rant? + more on the live blog

You may have noticed some technical glitches on the site this morning, but don’t worry, because normal service will now resume on the Tuesday live blog… which means Ryan Mallon’s here with lots of news, views, and silly stuff he found on the internet

Tue, Jan 13, 2026 09:56

No No Cycling sign on Bluston Parade to Queensway footbridge

“Why can’t they use the roads?” Tory councillor questions why disabled cyclists can’t push their bikes and asks, “How common is this condition?” during ‘No Cycling’ row; 20mph limits don’t slow cars; Chain trauma; Pidcock on Vuelta + more on the live blog

The temperatures are still rising, so get the factor 50 ready, crack the windows open, and join Ryan Mallon for another day chock-full of cycling news and views on the Wednesday live blog

Wed, Aug 13, 2025 08:49

“It looks like discrimination”: Disabled cyclists’ campaign group calls relaxing of planning laws to allow bike storage units in front gardens “very worrying”, if larger designs for adapted cycles are not allowed

The government has launched a consultation proposing a change that would enable homeowners in England with no back garden to install bike stores without the need for planning permission, and comes after several high-profile 'Shedgate' disputes

Mon, Mar 04, 2024 18:20

Cyclist challenges council over barriers on popular cycle route that “discriminate against disabled people”

"We are finding time and again that disabled people are denied access to spaces that other people can access"

Mon, Sep 18, 2023 12:27

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Campaigners call for clearer signage to reduce “risk of confrontation” with pedestrians, after council insists disabled cyclists won’t be fined under controversial town centre cycling ban

Critics have previously accused the council of targeting "old and slow" cyclists, while a disabled cyclists' campaign group has also asked the council to not prevent elderly and disabled people access to local amenities

Thu, Aug 31, 2023 16:00

London launches new Cycling Action Plan in push for greater diversity

New targets announced for growth in trips made by bike and access to Cycleway network

Thu, Jun 15, 2023 14:00

Why is the 15-minute city attracting so many conspiracy theories? Plus access for disabled cyclists in the latest episode of the road.cc Podcast

Carlton Reid joins us to discuss the opposition to making where we live more liveable, while Kate Ball of Wheels for Wellbeing outlines the barriers disabled cyclists face

Fri, Feb 24, 2023 18:25

Half of disabled cyclists fear being seen cycling in case they lose benefits

72 per cent of disabled cyclists use their bikes as mobility aids

Sat, Dec 01, 2018 10:56

Leeds Bradford CC bus stop Credit Ken Spence

CityConnect defends 75cm Leeds-Bradford Cycle Superhighway

Group in charge of delivering the 23km "flagship" cycle route says they are "committed to getting it right" but campaigners call the route inadequate and unsafe

Thu, May 19, 2016 15:30