Michael and the Cycle Loan scheme

Cycling gives me a real lift and makes me feel much better and less grumpy. 

I was knocked down by a van about 3 1/2 years ago and as a result lost my right leg. Before the collision I used my bike the whole time, mostly locally but I used to go on cycling holidays with friends.  

My physio at the Northern General Hospital suggested that I should get in touch with Sheffield Cycling 4 All (SC4A) when I said how much I had enjoyed cycling before my accident. When I turned up on a Wednesday at Hillsborough park I was amazed by the range of cycles available and it was good to be able to try various different types.  

The breakthrough for me came when one of you told me about the Van Raam Easy-Go trike which you lent me. I was able to ride it all over Hillsborough park which gave me a really good chance to see whether it was suitable and it was. 

It has made a huge difference to me. I now use it almost as much as I used to use my electric bike. With only one leg I find that walking is a bit of an effort and is rather slow. The great advantage of the trike is that it means that I can get proper exercise. I can easily get around town and sometimes go out into Derbyshire. 

I don’t think I would have heard about it without SC4A nor do I think I would have had the opportunity to be able to test it out so comprehensively. This was important because it is very expensive and I didn’t want to make a mistake. So Many thanks for your help. – Michael  

We say: 

Michael used our regular Hillsborough Park cycling sessions and Cycle Loan Scheme to explore a wide range of cycles and find the one that worked for him. Before coming to SC4A, Michael had purchased a Jorvik trike which was a significant financial investment and did not meet his needs. 

One of the reasons Sheffield Cycling 4 All exists to help prevent situations like this. We provide people with the opportunity to try multiple cycles, in real-world environments, and to borrow them for extended periods of time. This allows individuals to properly assess comfort, suitability, and how a cycle fits into their everyday life before making a costly decision. 

Jan 2026