In-Clusive: disability-inclusive sustainable & active travel

08/06/2026

We heard nothing back from the Tesco store manager. We are aware of ongoing difficulties accessing the store for people using mobility devices and have reluctantly raised a complaint with Customer Services. We will keep you updated.

The recently opened access from the "Ikea bridge pathway" into the back of big Tescos Exeter Vale is great... unless you are living with a disability and your mobility aid (mobility scooter, bicycle, tricycle, wheeled walker or wheelchair) means are unable to squeeze past parked cars. The trolleys blocking the pathway are also a hindrance. We've written to Tescos today inviting them to reconsider disabled access from this entrance. We'll keep you updated.

If you have issues like this affecting your sustainable travel choices and want help in resolving them or if you'd like to get more involved with pressing for change do get in touch on [email protected]
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04/06/2026

We're very excited for Lexi. Amazing!

(We do wish that using an everyday wheelchair didn't feel like a marathon on Exeter's pavements though).

Lexi Chambers will attempt to climb the Alpe d'Huez in a standard non-racing manual wheelchair.

23/05/2026

What a great idea. Anyone interested in going?

I’ve been chatting with a local resident who uses a mobility scooter, and he’s interested in connecting with other mobility scooter and wheelchair users in the Whipton area.

The idea is to create a friendly, supportive group where people can meet up, enjoy a wheel-along together, stop for a tea or coffee, share experiences, and get to know one another.

There’s also interest in bringing people together to help raise awareness of the everyday challenges around accessibility -including pavements, crossings, and getting around safely and comfortably in the local area.

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, or you know someone who might like to join in, please get in touch.

20/05/2026

Dare you to read this and not smile your socks off.
"I can’t ride every day, but I can ride a lot of days, and every time someone I know sees me out on my bike, they text to say, “I’ve never seen you smiling so big, I’ve never seen you so happy.”"

Seven months with an electric bike.

11/05/2026

We are very excited to see Phase 1 of the Newtown improvements. For disabled cyclists using a recumbent cycle like the one in our picture, the previous arrangement with cars crossing between parked cars with limited visibilty was unsafe and felt unsafe. We imagine it would have been so for children too. Hurray for these small changes.

06/05/2026

Do you live with a disability & travel though Newtown on a cycle, mobility scooter or wheelchair (or wish it was safe to do so)? We are looking for volunteers to attend an onsite snagging meeting to review phase one of the Newtown, Exeter community infrastructure project while there's still the opportunity to make refinements to the installed works.
Would you be willing to attend, probably on May12, 13 or 14 and take your own views and those of other volunteers (we'd arrange a Zoom to share)? If so please do get in touch to discuss this and other ways you can be involved in making Exeter a better place for those who mostly travel without access to a car.
Thank you

17/04/2026

Why might people who use cycles or mobility scooters as mobilty aids need dropped kerb to reach cycle and other secure parking?


https://wanderingdanny.com/oxford/2026/04/dropped-kerbs-for-access-to-cycle-parking/

08/04/2026

After a month of listening to your concerns and studying related documents we have submitted our reponse to the Dryden Rd consultation.

We hope you will be inspired to add your own consultation response - which closes this Friday 10th April.

dcctransportplanning.commonplace.is

We noted the work of the excellent Wheels for Wellbeing especially their statement on mobility justice:

”Mobility justice is the practice of targeting resources to create or improve journey-making options for those who currently have the least access to transport and mobility. Mobility justice redresses existing inequalities by prioritizing those who are currently excluded. Decision-makers and campaigners should use a mobility justice perspective to ensure public space, transport, active travel and environmental schemes are fair. At present, schemes are too often designed to benefit people who already have the most mobility options, and to exclude people who have few or no mobility options at all.”

27/03/2026

This is good to see.

Mid Devon Cycling Club (MDCC) and British Cycling (BC) want to link with as many partners in the Torbay, Teignbridge and wider Devon area to encourage people to 'give cycling a go’ or return to cycling after a break or a life change which has kept them off cycling.

Taking place on 18th April, the event sits within British Cycling’s Limitless programme – a national initiative committed to increasing participation for disabled people. As part of a network of disability-inclusive clubs, Mid Devon CC are proud to play their part in creating supportive, accessible environments where everyone can experience the joy of cycling.

We will provide a range of standard or adapted cycles which people of all abilities can try out including a tandem for those who need a 'guide rider.’

The opportunity to ride in a completely traffic free environment at the velopark means that many of the worries about cycling can immediately be removed.

The day will start at 1100h and finish at 1500h and people are welcome to join for some, or all of the event. For planning and logistics we are asking people to sign up using the form from the QR code on the attached poster.

Safety equipment including, helmets, and knee and elbow pads can be available if needed.

We are also working on providing free parking for those attending and there will be a coffee and refreshments van available throughout.

Should you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us.

This event is just the beginning, Mid Devon CC, British Cycling and partners across Torbay have a number of exciting initiatives planned to improve disability-inclusive cycling.