Tim from Cheshire
Tim and his Pilot, Chris, collected our Manchester Orbit tandem in late April 2021. Chris posted a video of their maiden voyage on our Facebook group. He said, "Thanks so much to the Charlotte’s Tandems team. A swift Orbit allowed Tim to stay ahead of the other club members on our Delamere Cycle club ride today. Great training for his St David’s to Norwich challenge in June!!"
Rory from Worcester
Rory and his Mum and Dad, Kate and Simon, and his Mum collected our Gloucestershire based red Trailerbike in late April 2021. Kate told our Facebook group in early May, "Thank you for the hire of the tag a long. This was the first of many outings I'm sure. One happy boy and one tired, but happy, Daddy.
When Rory woke up at 5am the next day he got his coat and shoes on demanding to go back out - love it."
When Rory woke up at 5am the next day he got his coat and shoes on demanding to go back out - love it."
Daniel from Dundee
Daniel and his Mum, Alison, collected Freya, our NE Scotland based Viking tandem in late April 2021. Alison reported that Daniel was not keen to ride. More details and a photo are to follow.
Netty from Newark
Netty and her Pilot, Paul, collected one of our Lincolnshire based Dawes Super Galaxy tandems in late April 2021. She said, "I was so nervous this morning the thought of going on Charlotte's Tandem. I got on the tandem, but got off few times because I was scared but Paul Davidson and my husband Fred were so patient. Guess what; boom we did and we loved it
I used to cycle 20 years ago before I lost my sight I never thought it possible to cycle again. I am so grateful thank you Charlotte's Tandems".
I used to cycle 20 years ago before I lost my sight I never thought it possible to cycle again. I am so grateful thank you Charlotte's Tandems".
Leigh from Leicestershire
Leigh collected our Lincolnshire based George Longstaff tandem in late April 2021. Leigh told our Facebook group in early May, "First outing on the 'red devil' this morning it was great to get out again. Captain Andy had never been on a tandem before (he was awesome) but when I explained a bit about it he said 'so, a bit like towing a caravan then?' I didn't know whether to be offended or impressed I'd described it well enough lol.
Took in a couple of villages and practiced some tighter turns in town. Saw lots of our cheery run club mates and had a giggle. THANK YOU so so much Charlotte's Tandems!
Selfie of Andy and me at the end of our ride holding the tandem in matching run club hi vis and me with crazy lockdown hair lol."
Took in a couple of villages and practiced some tighter turns in town. Saw lots of our cheery run club mates and had a giggle. THANK YOU so so much Charlotte's Tandems!
Selfie of Andy and me at the end of our ride holding the tandem in matching run club hi vis and me with crazy lockdown hair lol."
Sarah from London
Sarah collected our Hertfordshire based Orbit tandem in late April 2021. Sarah said that they love the tandem.
Ros from St Albans
Ros and her Daughter, Charlotte, collected our Hertfordshire based Ammaco tandem in late April 2021. She said son after, " I am still very nervous so we haven't gone much further than our street just yet, but I am determined to keep trying! Thank you for all your hard work and generosity!"
Amelia from Sittingbourne
Amelia's Mum, Louisa, collected our East Sussex based Thorn Kiddyback tandem in late April 2021. It is Richard's first hire. Louisa told our Facebook group, "Meet Amelia (4 & a half with cerebral palsy, vision & hearing impaired). She was incredibly brave trying out the tandem we borrowed from our nearest local helper Richard.
So far we’ve just had a few goes in our garden (don’t worry we had a spotter to run along side her). She absolutely loved it & kept her balance brilliantly. We just need to keep her feet on the pedals now & maybe we can progress to the field next to our house "
So far we’ve just had a few goes in our garden (don’t worry we had a spotter to run along side her). She absolutely loved it & kept her balance brilliantly. We just need to keep her feet on the pedals now & maybe we can progress to the field next to our house "
Danny from Watlington
Danny collected our Berkshire based Reflex Timberline tandem in mid-April 2021. Danny told our Facebook group, "You know when you get those moments in your life when you just feel so grateful and blessed, Today was one of them. My visual impairment has prevented me from cycling for over 15 years. #charlottetandems has gifted me with cycling again and for that I can’t say THANK YOU enough. Awesome family time."
Lily from Wilmslow
Lily and her Mum, Charlotte, collected our Liverpool based Viking Pink Link tandem in mid-April 2021. Her Mum, Charlotte, wrote in late-April, “I was hoping we might get chance to take a picture of Lily sitting on the tandem but sadly, this is the closest we can get her to it at the moment (and this took some persuading!)
Note we don’t get her to ride in a dress, this was purely for photo purposes only”. They are having a bit of trouble getting her to stay on the tandem, so I’ve suggested they try a backrest on the back.
Note we don’t get her to ride in a dress, this was purely for photo purposes only”. They are having a bit of trouble getting her to stay on the tandem, so I’ve suggested they try a backrest on the back.
Jay from Liverpool
Jay and his Mum, Theresa, collected our Liverpool based Canyon tag-along bike in mid April 2021.
Azeem from Rochdale
Azeem collected our newly donated Manchester based Landescape tandem in mid-April 2021. Dave our Helper there said that Azeem is a Paralympian.
Caleb from Somerset
Caleb's Dad, George, collected our Gloucestershire based huge Cannondale tandem in mid-April 2021. It is the second tandem that they have borrowed from us. Unfortunately he preferred to ride the first tandem, so has not ridden this one.
Lucas from Herefordshire
Lucas and his parents, Richard and Nickatie, collected our Shropshire based Viking Timber Trail tandem in mid-April 2021. Nickatie told our Facebook group, "We had such a fantastic morning with Ray. Thank you. We’re really so grateful."
Lottie from Wiltshire
Lottie and her Mum, Stephanie, collected our Gloucestershire based Canyon tag-along bike in mid-April 2021. She got very excited when she was towed around on a test ride.
Alice from Bolton
Alice and her Mum, Jess, collected our Lancashire based Why tandem in mid-April 2021.
Emilia from Stonehouse
Emilia's Mum, Carolina, collected our Gloucestershire based green Thorn Kiddyback tandem in mid-April 20201. Carolina told our Facebook group, "So lovely to feel the air on our faces. Soon after this photo our gorgeous girl got a hang of the pedals".
Jacob from Hayes
Jacob and his Brother, Paul, collected our Berkshire based Thorn tandem in early 2021. Their Dad, Terry, said that they raised £4k for Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Toby from York
Toby and his parents swapped our Yorkshire based tag-along bike for our Yorkshire based KHS Sausage Dog tandem at the start of April 2021. His Mum, Laura, told our Facebook group, "Toby has been straight out on his tandem and absolutely loves it. We couldn't believe how brave he was. He obviously feels very secure. Thank you so much. I think we're going to have a great time using this (once it stops snowing ). Xx"
Alfie from Normanton, N. Yorks
Alfie and his Dad collected our Manchester/ Yorkshire based Landescape tandem at the start of April 2021. His Mum, Emma, told our Facebook group, "Finally after some false starts, Alfie has overcome his fears and is off."