Essex Pedal Power launched in Clacton and Jaywick Sands in June 2021, We have now given over 1,300 bikes, each with a GPS tracker, helmet, lock, pump, and lights. Every eligible applicant has free access to training in learn to ride, cycle confidence, and bike maintenance sessions and a number of informal cycling groups have since emerged, which offer regular social bike rides
In addition, the Essex Pedal Power Wheels for All project was approved for Tendring. This £500,000 project has provided cycling opportunities for people with disabilities and long-term health conditions across Tendring.
Since launching, Essex Pedal Power has already made a positive impact to the lives of those who have received a bike, as well as creating new community cycling groups, a brilliant cohort of volunteers and regular learn to ride training sessions. Statistics show that riders have increased their life satisfaction score, decreased their anxiety score, and significantly decreased their car journeys.
Currently, each week there is an average of:
- 1,130, cycle rides
- Between 8 and 9 cycle rides per rider
- 2.4km cycled each trip, per rider
Essex Pedal Power in Clacton and Jaywick Sands, is a partnership of Active Essex Local Delivery Pilot, Essex County Council, The Active Wellbeing Society (TAWS), Tendring District Council, Community Voluntary Services Tendring, Sport England, Cycling UK and local stakeholders and community groups.
