Council launches new all-inclusive bicycle hire scheme
Mon, June 03, 2024
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council’s Sport and Wellbeing Development team is delighted to announce the launch of our brand-new, weekly inclusive cycling hire scheme operating from the grounds of the Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre.
The bicycle hire scheme will allow cyclists to hire one of our inclusive bicycles and enjoy cycling around riverside park via the cycle path connecting to the Joey Dunlop LC.
Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Steven Callaghan praised the scheme, saying: “Well done to Council’s Sport and Wellbeing Development team on launching this fantastic programme for people with disabilities to access cycling as a form of fun and exercise.
“It is important that we continue to grow our inclusive programmes to ensure the population of the borough have access to physical activity opportunities, the bicycles are a fantastic modern design which makes a sometimes-difficult activity, such as cycling, become accessible for all.”
Council is committed to providing opportunities for participants to experience cycling from our inclusive cycling hub based at Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre. The hub provides access to adapted bikes like hand-cycles, tandems and tricycles that allow them to give people with a wide variety of needs a chance to experience cycling.
Using an adapted cycle is a fantastic way for everyone to have fun, gain more independence and enjoy a sense of freedom. Council encourages all-ability cycling for sport, exercise and even just for fun.
Members of the public will be able to hire a bike of their choice every Wednesday evening over spring/summer for two and a half hours. Bookings can be made via the Council website, where people can select their bike, to be collected from the Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre.
Sports Development Manager, Jonathan McFadden, says that the new scheme “will enable the public to live fitter healthier lives”.
He added: “The development of the scheme allows the public to enjoy access to our fleet of bicycles on a weekly basis, as part of our ever-growing commitment to inclusive programming we believe that this scheme will and enjoy the benefits these wonderful bicycles can give.”
