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Learn to Hand Cycle with WheelPower

Event Details

Date

7 June 2025
10am-12:30pm & 1pm-3:30pm

Host

WheelPower / Handcycling UK

Location

Stoke Mandeville Stadium, Guttmann Road, Stoke Mandeville, HP21 9PP

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The NEW Learn to Hand Cycle with WheelPower events are run by experienced hand cyclists and qualified coaching staff. We welcome people with a physical disability over the age of 16 to come along and try Hand Cycling. Suitable for both beginners and those without a bike, keen for another try.

  • Stoke Mandeville Stadium – Buckinghamshire
  • Date: Saturday 7 June 2025
  • Time: 10:00 – 3:00pm (choose from the AM or PM session, each are 2 hours long)
  • Venue: Stoke Mandeville Stadium, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 9PP.

 

** This is a FREE event, but participants will be required to pay a £15 deposit to secure their place. This will be refunded after the event. If you have any questions regarding these events please email sport@wheelpower.org.uk or call us on 01296395995

THE SESSIONS

This year we have broken these sessions down into smaller 2 hour slots.  You can choose either an AM or PM slot.  Once you have signed up we will contact you to arrange what’s best for you.

EXPERT COACHING AND SAFETY GEAR

This event is supported by the coaches from the Handcycling Association UK who will be on hand to help you to have the best experience possible. These are relaxed events where you can do as much as you want, it’s about having a go in a fun and safe environment.

NEW POWER ASSISTED BIKES

We now have 5 had cycles with 250W power assist. These we have found are game changers for anyone who has poor arm strength or grip. The power assist, combined with active hands means that someone with a complete high level Cervical SCI injury or upper limb loss can experience the thrill and freedom of cycling again.

HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE STOOL

Worried about getting in and out of a recumbent hand bike? No need – we have this covered. We have a really cool height adjustable lifting stool to make light work of the chair to floor transfer. Simply wind the stool to the same height as your wheelchair, slide across then wind the stool down to the height of the hand bike. This means you only ever have to complete a side shuffle on and off the hand cycle. Lifting height adjustable lifting stool is available for everyone to use

ACCESSIBLE PARKING, TOILETS and CHANGING FACILITIES

Stoke Mandeville Stadium is the home of disability sport and has accessible parking, toilet and changing facilities. Participants are advised to wear warm comfortable clothing.

The Tour de Vale Charity Bike Ride 

The next Learn to Handcycle event will take place the day before WheelPower’s Tour de Vale Charity Bike. The ride has been taking place annually in Buckinghamshire since 2003 and starts & finishes at Stoke Mandeville Stadium. The Tour de Vale regularly attracts hand cyclists to the routes (25,75 and 110km) and if you were interested in taking on the challenge we would love you to get in touch with us via sport@wheelpower.org.uk.

Find out more about the Tour de Vale

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We take your privacy seriously and will never sell or swap your details with third parties. We’ll only use your data to provide the service that you have requested, and communicate with you in the way(s) that you have agreed to. You can withdraw your consent to be contacted at any time by calling 01296 395995 or by emailing info@wheelpower.org.uk. Information about how we protect and use your personal data is set out in our Privacy Policy

Frequently Asked Questions

Your hand bikes look very low to the ground – how do I get in and out?
We have a height adjustable lifting stool that’s custom made for the job. All you need to do is complete a sideways slide transfer.

I have not cycled for a long time, I’m worried about my fitness.
You can do as little or as much as you want on these days. We also have power assisted hand cycles which are a lot of fun and require much less effort.

I have poor grip, can I hand cycle?
Without you wanting to give it a try, we can’t say for sure. With our lifting stool for easy slide shuffle transfers, active hands combined with our power assisted hand cycles to give you the very best chance of experiencing the thrill and freedom of cycling.

I have upper limb loss, can I hand cycle?
Without you wanting to give it a try, we can’t say for sure. However our power assisted hand cycles mean you need much less grip and strength to have fun. We carry plenty of strapping to help strap prosthetics to the cranks. We have a hand cycle with a ‘back pedal brake’ to assist those without the ability to pull a brake lever.

I don’t want to be that low to the ground
Not all of our bikes are fully recumbent. We have a wide range of bikes. We will be able to fund the right bike to make you feel comfortable.

Why are recumbent hand cycles so low to the ground?
It’s physics and engineering. By loading the bike more evenly with your weight (by laying down further) enables the bike to better deal with gradients and loose surfaces – making covering longer distances over all kinds of ground possible.

Can I come for just part of the day?
Yes – arrive and leave when you want

Is there parking and changing rooms?
Stoke Mandeville is a fully inclusive venue with ample parking, accessible toilets and changing rooms.

This event is delivered with the support of the coaches from the Handcycling Association UK

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