Pedall - New Forest Inclusive Cycling

05/06/2026

Meet our volunteer Ride Leader: Dave Challis. 🌟🚴

💬 "I get a great deal of satisfaction from volunteering with PEDALL."

When Dave retired at the end of 2018, he knew he wanted to stay active and do something meaningful, especially with the New Forest right on his doorstep. He was introduced to PEDALL at the New Forest National Park Volunteer Fair in Lyndhurst, and seven years later, he hasn't looked back.

Behind the scenes, Dave makes sure the right bikes are ready and in good working order before each session. Out on the tracks, he leads the group and keeps everyone riding together. It's a role that suits him perfectly - supportive and always focused on the riders.

Dave's passion for supporting others has grown during his time with PEDALL, inspiring him to become a trustee at New Forest Mencap - join us, a charity supporting people with learning disabilities – a testament to his dedication and compassion.

Outside of his work with PEDALL and Mencap, Dave is a fair-weather motorcyclist and holds a black belt in Shotokai Karate – a master of his craft. 🥋🏍️

Thinking about volunteering with PEDALL? Here's Dave's advice: "It's very rewarding to help others less fortunate than yourself – the effect these rides have can be amazing!" 💚

Feeling inspired by Dave's story? Get involved today: https://www.pedall.org.uk/support/

29/05/2026

300 kilometres. One day. Sunrise to sunset. 🚴🌅

Chase the Sun - Cycle The Longest Day North is a coast-to-coast ride from Whitley Bay to Ayr – over 300 kilometres, from sunrise to sunset, in a single day. It's a true test of endurance, determination, and resilience that pushes even the most experienced cyclists to their limits.

Taking on the challenge are Friends of PEDALL trustee Darren Hutchins and PEDALL operations director Gareth Jones. Gareth will then spend the following six days cycling south to Birmingham, covering a further 600km.

Both are riding to raise funds for PEDALL's annual fundraiser, Pass the PEDALL, working towards our 10,000 km cycling target. By donating, you'll be supporting our mission to make cycling accessible to everyone, regardless of age, ability, or background. 🙏

Donate to Gareth: https://www.justgiving.com/page/gareth-jones-pedall
Donate to Darren: https://www.justgiving.com/page/darren-hutchins-cts

Good luck to Gareth and Darren – we know you'll both smash it. 👏

24/05/2026

We're all set up on Southampton Common for the Urban Wild festival. Come and say hello if you want to find out more about what we offer

22/05/2026

22/05/2026

We're excited to be a part of Urban Wild on the Common. 🌳

Urban Wild celebrates biodiversity and brings people together to explore and thrive – and inclusive cycling is a great way to be part of that experience. 🚴

No matter your age, ability, or background, inclusive cycling is here to help everyone enjoy the freedom of cycling. We’ll have a range of specialist cycles available to try, designed to support people with disabilities, additional needs, long-term health conditions, autism, or other barriers to cycling.

Join us on Sunday, 24th May, 12:00 - 18:00 at Southampton Common. Come and meet our friendly team, and enjoy a short, supported ride on the Common.

No experience needed and no appointment required! Just drop in and see how inclusive cycling can help build confidence, support wellbeing, and connect people with nature. 💪

🔗 For more information about Urban Wild, visit the New Forest National Park website.
📧 Or contact us: [email protected]

13/05/2026

Our monthly Slades Park drop-in is back! 🚲🌳

Join us at Slades Park on Monday, 18th May from 10:00 - 14:00 to try our fleet of specialist cycles on a flat, accessible route around the park.

At PEDALL, we believe cycling should be open to everyone, and that's exactly what this session is all about. Whether you're an experienced cyclist or a newcomer, or you just want to enjoy the outdoors, this session allows everyone to experience the joy of inclusive cycling. 🤝

Meet us by the Pavilion at Slades Park – no booking required!

📆 18 May
⏰ 10:00 - 14:00

Find out more about the Park and Active Dorset’s facilities 👇
https://www.activedorset.org/slades-park

08/05/2026

Pass the PEDALL 2026 is fast-approaching, and we’re kicking off the campaign with a 100-mile (160km) loop around the New Forest! 🚲🌳

On Wednesday 17th June, from 08:00 - 20:00, PEDALL volunteers Christine, Caroline and Claire will be taking on this inspiring challenge as part of our Pass the PEDALL campaign, raising vital funds and awareness for inclusive cycling.

Starting from PEDALL Burley Yard, they’ll cycle a full circuit of the New Forest, passing through places including Minstead Trust, Sway Cycles and Cedars Care Home, and connecting with the communities they support along the way. They’ll be joined by fellow PEDALL volunteers and supporters from the New Forest National Park.

This is the first in a series of Pass the PEDALL events as we work towards our 10,000km community goal, culminating in a relay event in September.

🚴 View the route: https://connect.garmin.com/app/course/440555979
Support the team and help keep PEDALL moving 👉 https://www.justgiving.com/team/newforestloopfundraisers

24/04/2026

Meet our new Ride Leader: Tom Russell 🌟

“I’ve spent many years exploring the New Forest and all it has to offer, to share this with people is a great privilege!""

Tom Russell joins our PEDALL team with a simple but powerful motivation: to help more people experience the beauty of the New Forest, regardless of their ability. For Tom, the real reward comes in those small but unforgettable moments. A rider who arrives feeling unsure finds their rhythm and leaves with a spark of confidence they didn’t expect.

Whether it’s someone trying a specialist cycle for the first time or rediscovering a sense of independence, he’s there to guide, encourage, and celebrate every win along the way.

Outside of PEDALL, Tom’s love for cycling runs deep (and far). Fun fact, he clocks up more miles on two wheels each year than behind the wheel of a car!

Thinking about giving PEDALL a try? Tom’s advice is simple: give it a go! You’ll be supported, at your own pace, with no pressure, so you can enjoy being outdoors and discovering what’s possible.

🚴‍♂️ Share the PEDALL experience with others: https://www.pedall.org.uk/support/

💚 Welcome to the team, Tom! We can't wait to see what you do.

22/04/2026

We've had a great couple of days taking pics and creating videos with . Big thank you to and Envoy Partnership for your support. And of course to all our riders who took part