Tandem Cycle Pilots (Lancashire)

We are Bury Tandem Club for Blind and Partially Sighted People. We are always looking for more volunteers interested in becoming a front rider or ‘pilot’ on a tandem with a visually impaired person as the rear rider or 'stoker'.

Pilots will also be:

• Providing support and guidance once off the bike, such as guiding the stoker when at a café stop, or reading the menu for them
• Communicating with your stoker, both to make the ride enjoyable for them, and also to let them know what is going on
• Taking responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of your stoker at all times during the ride, both on and off the bike

The skills you need

• A confident cyclist with interest in supporting others to cycle
• Friendly, welcoming and encouraging attitude
• Sensitive to others’ needs i.e. awareness when attendees are tired or need a break

What's in it for you

• Skills development including coaching and communication skills
• A chance to meet new people, socialise with other volunteers and be part of a team
• Satisfaction of increasing health and wellbeing of your local community and supporting Cycling UK's mission of enabling millions more people to cycle