Cycling Group Running Marathons, sponsored bike rides of ridiculous distances, stars in your eyes tribute nights, raffles, tombolas and the contents of swear boxes to name a few sources have all been used to raise money for an entire fleet of specialist bicycles for adults with learning and physical disabilities. Peter Gammon, a day service support worker at CARE Stanley Grange took over the reins from Janine Flitton who started the ball rolling back in 2001. For the last four years Peter, a keen cyclist himself, has organized many events to raise over £15,000 to purchase, equip and maintain a fleet of 12 cycles which ensure that almost anyone, no matter what type of disability, have an opportunity to enjoy the excitement of riding. "We have also had a lot of support from other organisations" he says, "Blackburn with Darwen council gave us the use of their facilities at Witton Park for a while but since we purchased an adapted trailer the world, well, Central Lancashire is our oyster. We have cycled along many highways and byways including Lancaster's famous Bull Beck to Morcambe cycle path, which is one of the riders favourite routes." CARE saw a need to provide cycling opportunities for adults with both physical and learning disabilities. "Our fleet of cycles means anyone can enjoy cycling which is good for their health, enjoyable and most of all fun" he says. "We are out nearly every week throughout the spring and summer months and in the winter when it is a little too cold and treacherous for cycles we go out walking, but that's another story!" If you would like to know more about the adventures of the Stanley Grange Cycle Club contact Peter Gammon on 01254 852878. Click an image for a larger view Don't see a menu on the left? then click here