BikeAbility Wales

08/09/2026

Get the kids active and confident on two (or three) wheels this October half term with BikeAbility Wales! 🚲🍂

We’ve got a fantastic range of sessions for young riders, from Tots on Tyres for under 7s and Cycle Skills, through to Road Safety Levels 1 & 2 for children ready to build their confidence and experience on the road.

📅 27th–29th October
📍 Dunvant Rugby Club, SA2 7RU
💷 Sessions from £6 per child

And don’t forget our play sessions are still running every day we’re open!

Come along for some relaxed cycling fun, whether you’re joining one of our organised sessions or simply fancy some time to ride and play.

Open play - £6/child - £7/adult for up to 60minutes.

Places on our half-term sessions are limited, so book early to avoid missing out!

📧 [email protected]

Come along, have fun and help your child develop their cycling skills, confidence and love of riding in a friendly, supportive environment! 🚲💛

03/09/2026

Exciting news!! We are looking for a new Cycling Officer to help us to develop and deliver cycling activities, guided rides, lessons and courses for children and adults, including those who are disabled or neurodiverse.
The person in this post will support people of all abilities to use both specialised and conventional bikes at our site at Dunvant Rugby Club, on the Clyne Valley and Swansea Cycle Path, and at external events.
They will also lead on oversight of our bike fleet and site, working with colleagues and volunteers to:
- Coordinate our maintenance schedule and oversee bike and equipment donations; and
- Provide practical oversight of our site at Dunvant Rugby Club, reporting and helping to respond to any issues or risks.
All the information on the post, including how to apply, is available on our website: https://www.bikeabilitywales.org.uk/job-vacancies
If you've got a passion for breaking down barriers to cycling, then drop us a line to apply or for more info at [email protected].

Join the team helping people across South Wales to break down barriers to cycling. Explore our latest opportunities and become part of an organisation dedicated to making cycling safer and more accessible for everyone.

02/09/2026

Come and join our Board of Trustees at BikeAbility Wales!

We are a small, friendly, Swansea based charity helping people who would otherwise be excluded to enjoy the pleasures and health benefits of cycling. We welcome disabled children and adults, older people, people with physical and mental health conditions and neurodiversity, those who face financial barriers to cycle and those who wish to learn to ride.

We are looking for Trustees to join our Board on a voluntary basis to help us with the governance of the charity, including overseeing strategic decision making, management of risk and financial planning.

We are looking for Trustees who are:
Passionate about inclusive cycling and enabling people to take positive steps for their health and wellbeing
Able to express views and opinions
Supportive of the the work we do
Full of ideas and different ways of solving problems
Willing to devote time and effort to their trustee duties
Applications are welcome at any time. To find out more or for details of how to apply, contact Laura Courtney at [email protected] or visit our webpage: JOB VACANCIES | Bikeability Wales

https://www.bikeabilitywales.org.uk/job-vacancies

17/07/2026

☀️ Summer Holiday Volunteers Needed! 🚲💙

Looking for a rewarding way to spend some of your time this summer?

We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help support our inclusive cycling sessions for children and adults of all abilities. Whether you’re a keen cyclist or have never led a cycling session before, full training and support are provided.

By volunteering with BikeAbility Wales, you’ll help people:
💙 Build confidence
🚲 Learn new skills
🌟 Experience the freedom and joy of cycling

Every session makes a real difference and we’d love to welcome you to our team.

📧 Email us at [email protected] to find out more or get involved.

Together, we can create more people, more confidence, more freedom💛

12/07/2026

Our fantastic Cycling Officer Hollie is competing in Ironman Swansea 70.3 today!! We wish her all the very best with this epic challenge and will be cheering her on

09/07/2026

UPDATE ON JAMES' CHALLENGE

this is the latest - as we head towards 100 miles in the pool at Ammanford since James first challenge in 2022-23, the ironman challenge.

He has also done over 500 miles on the side-by-side handcycle.

8th July = 54 lengths today, taking his overall total in 206 swimming sessions to 95 miles and 45 lengths.

You can follow James and Dereks journey via us or the donation link!

CHAP IN THE BOX Peak Performance Wales

MEET JAMES AND DEREK!

Since starting his latest challenge James has swam 522 lengths in 12 sessions, this is 8.15 miles.

His target is 1664 lengths, 26 miles in 50 sessions or less. He is currently on target to do the distance in 38 sessions.

Two weeks ago James did a mile in the pool for the first time ever, it took him 2 hrs and 34 minutes to do, using the noodle and His one good arm. James' legs don't work and he cannot see so he follows the voice of Derek his one to one support who is in the pool with him.

After not swimming last week due to a cold going onto his chest, James is back on track and swam 80 lengths this week in his two sessions, 48 + 32.

James is swimming to help Bikeability Wales be available for others in the surrounding area.

Thanks for your continued support - if you wish to donate the link is attached below.

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/jamesswimmarathon?msockid=314499c3e944640410d08fa1e8ff6554