Health – Preston Pedals

Everyday pedal pioneer: Joanne

Hi, I’m Joanne, I’m a cycle coach, a British Cycling–qualified ride leader, and a big believer that bikes can change lives — one pedal stroke at a time. I’m proud …

Volunteer star: Sandie

Hello everyone! I’m Sandie, a Spin Buddy with Preston Pedals. One of my earliest memories is the feeling of joy and freedom I had while cycling around on my BMX …

Volunteer star: Ian B

Hi, my name is Ian and I’m a volunteer spin buddy with Preston pedals. My love of cycling started early when my parents bought me a Raleigh Grifter in the …

Volunteer star: Luke

Hi, I’m Luke, I’m a Spin Buddy and consider myself a ‘utility cyclist’. Some of my earliest memories involve bicycles. Cycling round the roundabout on St Matthew’s Close in Cherry …

Volunteer star: Stu

Hi I’m Stu and I’,m a Spin Buddy with Preston Pedals. I live in Penwortham and my favourite riding route is anything hilly or rocky with great views and maybe …

Volunteer star: John H

Hi, I’m John, I’m a Spin Buddy with Preston Pedals. I started cycling when I was 17 and used the bicycle to get to college. After I started work I …

Everyday pedal pioneer: Andy

I’ve always loved bikes, nearly always had a bike, even if it just sat in the shed and one of my earliest memories is getting a BMX for christmas as …

Everyday pedal pioneer: Ian

I started my “journey” last year. A friend wanted to ride from Manchester to Blackpool for the Christie. I thought sure, how hard can it be? I used to do …

Everyday pedal pioneer: Fran

Hi I’m Fran and recently, I’ve joined Preston Pedals Board of Directors. My cycling story started as a child of the 1980s, with stabilisers in the back garden. We played …

Volunteer star: Lotty

My name is Lotty and I’m a Preston Pedals’ Spin Buddy. I moved to Preston from Cambridgeshire in 2024, swapping an up to two hour bike – train – bike …