Gateway Wheelers - Accessible Cycling

Hello and welcome to Gateway Wheelers

We are a cycling community group and British Cycling Limitless Focus Club for anyone who needs to use an accessible cycle due to having a disability. This can include but not limited to: - learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, balance problems, eyesight problems, brain injuries, strokes, complex health needs etc.

Gateway Wheelers was started in 1996 by the father of a child with disabilities who was frustrated by the lack of facilities and accessible cycles available for his son to ride. We grew quickly and in 2000 became a registered charity.

Based in Houghton Rectory Park (DH4 4BB) Houghton -le-Spring we cycle around the traffic free track on Houghton Rectory Playing Field, 6 times around equals a mile.

We cycle on Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays and our cycling sessions last about an hour.

We have a wide range of adapted bikes available for all ages including go-karts, trikes, bucket seat bike, wheelchair bike, tandem, KMC trikes, Ice Trike Adventure HD and more.

To be able to use our bikes you will need to become a Gateway Wheelers Member, a yearly membership of £10 is payable on your second visit (first visit free and membership forms can be completed then).

If you would like further information regarding our adapted bikes, cycling sessions or Gateway Wheelers in general, please contact our Lead Project Officer Sara B on 07584 737449 or email [email protected]