{"id":565203,"date":"2025-11-12T06:44:17","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T06:44:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/565203\/"},"modified":"2025-11-12T06:44:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T06:44:17","slug":"cycling-network-to-change-the-lives-of-people-with-disabilities-is-a-first-for-greater-manchester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/565203\/","title":{"rendered":"Cycling network to change the lives of people with disabilities is a first for Greater Manchester"},"content":{"rendered":"

Biking icons in big launch of new ‘Wheels for All’ initiativeEileen Powrie with Dame Sarah Storey at Leigh Sports Village<\/p>\n

The first cycling network that includes people with disabilities and long-term health conditions has been launched in Greater Manchester.<\/p>\n

It was launched at a Wheels for All session at Leigh Sports Village where the charity\u2019s new patron Chris Boardman, National Active Travel Commissioner for England, was joined by Dame Sarah Storey, Active Travel Commissioner for Greater Manchester.<\/p>\n

The Greater Manchester Inclusive Cycling Network is made up of 15 partner organisations, including the Wheels for All \u2013 the largest provider of inclusive cycling in the country \u2013 and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM).<\/p>\n

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The event saw members of the public enjoying the use of non-standard cycles on the sports village\u2019s outdoor track, while volunteers and staff from each of the network partners came together for the first time for training and discussion.<\/p>\n

One of the participants, Eileen Powrie, who also volunteers at Wheels for All said: \u201cIt puts the joy back in life. People get to 70 and they think their life is over, but it gives you your life back.\u201d<\/p>\n

Andria Wright, from Abram, who also took part in the Wheels for All session, added: \u201cThey\u2019ve changed my life, it\u2019s given me a purpose. My mental health has improved so much. I\u2019m included now, I\u2019m just like anybody else.\u201d Her husband Neil Wright, added: \u201cShe\u2019s 18 again with a sparkle in her eye.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Dame Sarah said: \u201cCycling really can be for everyone and the Greater Manchester Inclusive Cycling Network is a testament to the work being done to enable more people to try the cycle that works for them.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know from the recent Cycling UK report that when disabled people are given the opportunity to cycle, the benefits are almost immeasurable, from improved physical health and mental well-being to greater access to places and opportunities, and far less instances of loneliness and social isolation.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr Boardman said: \u201cCycling has countless mental and physical health benefits and everyone should have the right to participate if they choose, regardless of bank balance or geography.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am pleased to be part of the launch of the country\u2019s first inclusive cycling network and I hope this is a model that is replicated nationwide. I\u2019ve witnessed first-hand the impact of making cycling accessible in local communities; it is often the highlight of someone\u2019s week \u2013 that\u2019s why the work of Wheels For All and the delivery partners is so vital.\u201d<\/p>\n

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