We asked Trish and Jo from Wandsworth, two of the first cycle buddies to meet up and ride together.
Our NHS Cycle Buddies programme puts NHS and hospital workers who want help to cycle more in touch with people who want to help them – colleagues who are already cycling into work or local people who are confident cycling. Buddies can meet up and ride together – to work, or maybe at first just to the local park for practice.
Note: please sign up using your NHS email address where possible, in order to help us connect up staff from the same NHS Trusts.
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Cycle Buddies - seeking a buddy
Do you want a little help to cycle more? We can connect you with experienced people cycling in your area - sign up to Cycle Buddies. It's free!
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Cycle Buddies - helpers
Can you share the joy and freedom of getting around by bike? Our helper buddies give their time to help others.
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Cycle Buddies for Instructors
Our Cycle Buddies platform also enables people to search for a professional cycling instructor in their area.
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What’s it like to be a cycle buddy?
We asked Trish and Jo from Wandsworth, two of the first cycle buddies to meet up and ride together.
Trish's story
"When I saw Cycle Buddies online I signed up right away. I used to go dancing three times a week but I had to give all that up in lockdown. Cycling has replaced my dancing. I’m in my 50s, it’s so much better for me getting around like this. Cycling is fantastic for the heart, for your self-esteem and for your whole body."
Trish's story
"I used to ride only at the weekends. I’d ride on the pavements sometimes even though I knew I wasn’t supposed to - the roads were just too frightening in some places. My buddy Jo has been fantastic. I didn’t feel confident before Cycle Buddies, certainly not to ride to work, but I can do that now."
Jo's Story
"When Cycle Buddies introduced us we got in touch to set up a ride. We took it in turns riding, I led for a while then Trish took over. It wasn’t me training her, it was us doing it together. I find buddying rewarding. It’s so good to build this community, and I’m so pleased I’ve met Trish."
London Cycling Campaign also offers discounted membership to all NHS staff. Join today to access a range of benefits, including free third party liability insurance, free legal support, discounts on cycle insurance and a range of top cycling brands, plus support and information both from your area and across London. Discover all our membership benefits today.
Encouraging cycling has a tangible benefit for a whole NHS trust – not only helping staff health and wellbeing but also reducing the Trust’s carbon emissions.
Note: please sign up to Cycle Buddies using your NHS email address where possible, in order to help us connect up staff from the same NHS Trusts.
I’m a female rider and I’d like to ride with another woman.
When you create your profile, you can choose to only be matched with riders of the same gender. You can also change this on your profile at any time. No one can choose to only be matched with people of the opposite gender.
Are there any resources to help me cycle?
Yes. Explore our advice pages here and also listed below. If there is something you want to know that’s missing from this list please drop us a line at cyclebuddies@lcc.org.uk
What benefits do you offer for NHS staff?
London Cycling Campaign is highly effective because it’s supported by more than 12,000 members. If you cycle in London please consider joining today. You’ll be supporting our work and you’ll get a huge range of benefits.
Our key worker concessionary membership means all NHS staff can join for the discounted rate of just £27.50.
Members get free third party liability insurance, free legal support, discounts on cycle insurance and a range of top cycling brands, plus support and information both from your area and across London.
Can I get more involved with campaigning or other activities?
As well as Cycle Buddies, we have a group of volunteers in every London borough who organise local rides and campaign for better provision for cycling. Get in touch with your local group to find out more.
How does LCC hold and use my personal information?
Please see our Privacy Policy here.
DISCOUNTED NHS STAFF MEMBERSHIP
London Cycling Campaign is highly effective because it's supported by more than 12,000 members. If you cycle in London please consider joining today. You'll be supporting our work and you'll get a huge range of benefits. All NHS staff can join for just £27.50
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