Spin Buddies
Preston Pedals supports people to cycle more often by providing cycling buddies to help people gain confidence and discover local routes they feel comfortable cycling.
The project is co-ordinated by Joanne Westwood. Spin buddies work with individuals or small groups to help them plan their cycling journeys and they ride these new routes with them.
They work with people who can already cycle who want to use their bicycle to commute, for example, to work, college, the shops, or to see friends.
Spin Buddies Information Leaflet
Spin Buddies are volunteers who are:
- Experienced cyclists familiar with cycling in Preston.
- Trained ride leaders (British Cycling) and qualified in First Aid.
- Matched on the basis of location and other characteristics important to referred individuals, such as, male/female.
- Good at route planning, they’ll work out routes with people and ride these routes with them, helping grow the knowledge of best local commuting routes.
Spin Buddies Say:
I enjoy being part of a friendly, supportive community that is helping others and bringing some joy into the world.
Encouraging others, enjoying cycling with like minded people. Showing off Preston!”
There is a pool of Spin Buddies from a wide range of backgrounds – see ‘Stories’ for more information on some of these:
People who’ve got a spin buddy
We checked my bike together and made sure I had all the correct gear, she made sure to give clear instructions and directions and remained with me at all times.
I learnt how to change gears in advance of hills, to avoid potholes and to make sure my bike was good to go. She also made me aware of how to pump up the tyres.
Request a Spin Buddy
To request a Spin Buddy register here and the co-ordinator will be in touch to find out about your cycling aims and then match you with a buddy:
Getting a Spin Buddy is FREE thanks to funding from Preston City Council & Lancashire County Council Active Travel