About Us

We operate all our activities, workshops and training all through donations. Before commencement of any activity or training each rider will be assessed to make sure it’s suitable for their ability.

Our Mission

 
“Bike for life” is a charity committed to working in the interests of cycling to promote and empower individuals with disabilities and disadvantages to discover the wonderful diverse world of Bikes and eBikes and their inclusive, sustainable, environmental and health benefits for life.”
 
We do this by offering a number of activities which we provide through donations to the charity. To find out more please visit the donations page

The Team

Meet the team who all have a passion for cycling and helping those less fortunate to enjoy the many benefits of cycling for life.

Nathan

Nathan

charity Founder

Nathan has a wealth of knowledge of bikes and e-bikes and has been enjoying cycling since childhood. Nathan was recently nominated as best Bikeability instructor for 2024. He has worked in the cycling industry for over 15 years with lots of experience both in UK and Europe with off-road riding in technical and demanding terrain.
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Patch

Instructor

Patch has a huge passion for cycling and was nominated for the best Bikeability instructor in the UK in 2021. In 2024 was nominated again and got down to the final 3, narrowly missing the coveted award.Patch specialises in offering cycle riding and training dedicated to children and adults with an individual approach to each rider.

Qualifications :

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Darren

Leader

Darren loves cycling and is very passionate about helping others enjoy the many benefits cycling brings. He enjoys both road and off-road riding and is the co founder of the Bike For Life “Wellbeing Rides” a great way for people to enjoy riding in a led group with the local community in a relaxed environment
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Alison

Instructor

Alison started cycling at a very young age but unfortunately due to a fall parked the bike up for a few years. Later on in life she gained more confidence particularly in the off road environment and is now a very competent with bags of enthusiasm who loves working with children of all ages.

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Arjun

Instructor

 

Arjun loves many aspects of cycling, his real love is Mountain biking. In search of some of the best trails he has traveled all around the world, his bike of choice is his Orange 5. He also really enjoys road cycling and training adults and children in road safety.  

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Gary

LEADER

Gary has been enjoying his passion from a child across both road and MTB disciplines, travelling across the UK trying new trail centres and natural cycle routes. As Gary matured, he started to realise and see the mental health benefits of cycling. Wellbeing Rides are one of his passions by passing on the benefits of riding onto the next generation of cyclists.

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Dictino

Leader

Dictino (Dic) has a love of cycling. Both on and off road. He has completed many 100 mile road, and 100km off road events over the years.
As a Wellbeing Ride Leader and Volunteer Health and Wellbeing Ambassador for the local council,  he has a passion for leading group rides. For the social aspect and for the many physical and mental health benefits.
Loves teaching adults and children to ride. To enable them to have a future of cycling enjoyment.

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Kerri

Leader

Kerri grew up with bikes with her 3 big borthers and spent her childhood on a BMX trying to keep up.  Always loving the outdoors and spending lots of time in the peak district enjoying trails. Kerri moved onto the world eMTB over the last 12 months and enjoys learning new skills and loves leading groups in the outdoor and taking part in training.

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Testimonials

"We met through a council initiative and based of that experience we booked some 1:1 lessons. SEND young person who is hard to engage was fully comfortable and really enjoying the sessions. Nathan was organised and responsive. Easy to book with. He knows and is able to adapt to the individual. We went off roading which was really enjoyed. Always on time and ready. We used a bike which my lad absolutely loved and we would recommend to higher Nathan’s bike. The development and skill growth was fantastic but the fun and smiles to see were amazing. Adapted the lesson to suit the individual and fully engaged my child. We will be booking more 1:1 off road sessions and this will be a long term part of our lifestyle from these experiences. 100% recommend"
- Rachael Palmer
"Our daughter isn't the most naturally confident with things like cycling, but in no time at all Nathan and Arjun helped give her the confidence and techniques to pick it up and now she's pedaling independently which is amazing. Can't thank or recommend them enough"
– Allan Smith
"My kids have really enjoyed their cycle lessons with Bike For Life. The instructors are really patient and engaging and my toddlers confidence has really grown from their lessons. Would highly recommend them"
- Kirsty Lynch