Getting out and about with Cycling without Age

Cycling Without Age Brighton & Hove have volunteer cycle pilots take local elder care homes residents out on cycle rides to feel the wind in their hair!

Their special ‘Trishaws’ (three-wheel cycles with a passenger cab up front) enable passengers to experience the city and nature close-up and chat with passers-by. Cycle pilots and passengers enjoy the physical and mental wellbeing benefits.

Cycling Without Age Brighton & Hove fundraise for all costs and have a 50/50 split of male and female cycle pilots.

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