South Staffordshire Cycling Scheme

The South Staffordshire Cycling Scheme aims to promote cycling as a fun and safe way to stay active and healthy. We have organised routes and rides for all ages and cycling abilities across South Staffordshire. Joining one of our bike rides could give you the confidence to cycle more in your day to day routine. Commute to work or bike the children to school; beat the traffic, help the environment, improve your fitness and make new friends at the same time.

This scheme is free of charge thanks to funding from The South Staffordshire Strategic Partnership which is an umbrella partnership that brings together key local agencies from the public, private, voluntary and community sectors. We have also been very fortunate to receive discounts and donations from several organisations and individuals including Dave’s Cycles, Halfords Cycles, IMT Print, Garmin and Pro Vision Cycle Clothing.

The South Staffordshire Cycling Scheme started as a team of two, Neil Postins and April Lewis, a partnership that was formed early in 2015 around a common interest, cycling. They were successful in getting funding from the South Staffordshire Strategic Partnership to develop and deliver a cycling scheme and on the 1st April 2015 the South Staffordshire Cycling Scheme came into being.

In November 2015 we trained 5 volunteer ride leaders to help us develop and lead the rides and in April 2016 we trained another 7 volunteers. Through their skills, knowledge and enthusiasm we have supported 170 riders during our first 12 months, the youngest being just 5 years old and the “youngest at heart” is an impressive 82 years old. We have worked with 3 youth projects and helped their young people to achieve their cycling badges. We have delivered 18 Fitness Rides and 44 Sunday Beginners Rides. Since 1st April another 50 riders have registered with the scheme.

“I joined the SSCS in June 2015 after not riding a bike for over 2 years, it was the best thing I did. With the support and encouragement from the ride leaders my riding skills improved. I am now a ride leader for the scheme and it gives me great pleasure to pass what I have learnt onto others” Tanya Newman.

“Join this scheme, you won’t regret it, it’s the best thing I ever did!” Chris Pile

The South Staffordshire Cycling Scheme aims to promote cycling as a fun and safe way to stay active and healthy. We have developed routes and rides for all ages and cycling abilities across South Staffordshire. These rides are ideal for people who are new to cycling or those who are a bit out of practice.

Come try one of our rides to see what it is all about …

There are also Tuesday evening Fitness Rides at 6:30pm and Friday morning rides at 10:00am both in Penkridge. Please follow us on Twitter or Like us on Facebook for regular updates or email aprilsscs@gmail.com or neilsscs@gmail.com

April Lewis and Neil Postins