Life Cycles UK’s Silver Cyclist project helps older people get active and stay active through cycling. Silver Cyclist rides are based in local communities and give older people a chance to get out, take exercise and discover their local area by bike. But the rides aren’t just about cycling. They help people to socialise and have fun!

“I'd never have gone on the road on my own. It gave me confidence. It was smashing; it’s given me a new outlook now I’m retired!”    - Ken, participant

“Silver Cyclists has been fantastic for me.  It has got me back on my bike and I have regained my confidence through the project.   - Gracie, participant

Our participants, over 55s, absolutely love the programme and are would like us to run more rides throughout this winter and spring. The project provides enormous benefits for very modest costs:

-          £10 could hire a bike to lend to an older person without their own

-          £52.50 could pay for an extra group ride during 2012

-          £500 could pay for the recruitment and training of 10 new ride leaders

-          £12,000 could pay for a part time project co-ordinator for one year

Please help us to continue the programme and keep bringing joy to all involved.