Wheels for All ride eight miles of Tour de Staveley

Wheels for All Kendal is a cycle club for people with disabilities. The participants rode a variety of bikes, including trikes, recumbents and handcycles. 

The club participated on some of the quieter and flatter parts of the Tour de Staveley on Saturday 9 July, offering the members a chance to ride alongside riders from all across the UK. 

Two of the Wheels for All participants and a volunteer riding along Kentmere Valley.

Chris Fisher, the co-ordinator for the Wheels for All branch in Kendal said: "The Sportive went really well with lots of smiling faces and riders feeling a real sense of achievement as they completed the ride along the Kentmere Valley from Staveley. 

"The sun shone on us and we had some very positive feedback afterwards with lots of enthusiastic participants asking if we'll be running it again next year." 

Wheels for All being a visible part of the event is important for the riders. Chris said before the Tour: "One of the reasons they come along is because of the social side of it. It's about visibility and inclusivity as well. Other cyclists will come from all over the country to participate.

Two of the Wheels for All riders receiving their certificates.

"They are just getting as much fun and enjoyment from it, and it is nice for others to see it." 

Not only did Wheels for All participate, the proceeds from the Tour de Staveley also went to the charity. 

This is good news for Chris, who said before the Tour: "At the moment we are trying to raise funds. There are some bikes that are so popular that I am trying to get a bigger container to store them in. 

"I'm also trying to get more bikes in general and money for maintenance."

This marked the 14th year of the Tour de Staveley. The weather was hot for the riders as they made their way along the 48.5 mile or 28.8 mile course. 

The event started at Wheelbase and finished at Wilf's Cafe after a ride through the Lake District.