Harvey from Loughborough
Harvey and his Dad, James, collected our Derby based Orbit Lightning tandem in late April 2026. They also donated a Mission Piggyback tag-along trike. More details and a photo are to follow.
Lillie from Norfolk
Lillie and her Mum, Victoria, collected our Suffolk based Optima Flyer tag-along bike in mid-April 2026. More details and a photo are to follow.
Sebastian from Cinderford
Sebastian's grandparents collected our Gloucestershire based red Thorn Kiddyback tandem (and a light backrest) in mid-April 2026. His Grandma posted some photos and videos on our Facebook group and said, "We were a bit unsure how our grandson would get along with it. Today we decided to do a 10 minute trial ride with him. 4.5 miles later I finally convinced him to reluctantly get off! He absolutely loved it. Thank you so much, this will be life changing. Just a bit of work to do convincing him his feet should stay on the pedals not the frame but he will get there "
Pearl from Reading
Pearl and her Dad, Jon, collected our Berkshire based Weehoo tag-along in mid-April 2026.
Sam from Loughborough
Sam and his Mum, Claire, collected our Derbyshire based red Thorn Kiddyback tandem in early April 2026. More details and a photo are to follow.
Tawana from Abingdon
Tawana and his Dad, John, collected our Berkshire based Reflex Timberline tandem in early April 2026. John wrote soon after, "I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved in the organisation, we are really having a good time with my son.
He is enjoying every moment of it, as an autistic child and non-verbal, it is really something special to him. I hope having the tandem would prepare him to grasp the concept of solo riding. "
He is enjoying every moment of it, as an autistic child and non-verbal, it is really something special to him. I hope having the tandem would prepare him to grasp the concept of solo riding. "
Celeste from SE London
Celeste's Dad, Andrew, collected our Berkshire based Duet wheelchair tandem in late March 2026. Celeste didn't like riding it, so they returned it in April.
Haseeb from Birmingham
Haseeb collected our Warwickshire based Viking Valhalla tandem in late March 2026. He reported in mid-April that his Pilot had been unwell and not taken him out. More details and a photo are to follow.
Gemma from Amesbury
Gemma and her Partner, Pete, collected our Salisbury based Thorn Discovery tandem in late March 2026. Helper Mike said that they really liked it.
Alex from Macclesfield
Alex and his Mum, Amanda, collected our North Staffordshire based Weehoo tag-along in late March 2026. Amanda said at the start of April, "Hi, it’s been great. Alex enjoys going out and about on it. Not ventured too far on it yet, just locally around our area with his sisters."
"Starbuck" from the Forest of Dean
"Starbuck's" Husband, "Ahab", collected Dino, our Gloucestershire based Hase Pino tandem in early March 2026. They bought their own Pino soon after.
T from Derby
T's Mum, Louise, collected one of our Derby based Mission Piggyback tag-along trikes in early March 2026. She wrote that day, "My child was super excited to finally be able to go out on a bike. We set off at once to the park with the trusty dog teddy riding in the handy back basket. We had lot of fun going round, and around the park. My child cycling with great energy, whilst I steered so we wouldn't crash into the local bobbies on the beat. We also had nice comments from people who loved the tag-along and wished they had their own. Will definitely be heading out again very soon, with trusty dog teddy (Queenie) in tow."
Chris from Burgess Hill
Chris and his wife, Kate, collected one of our Eastbourne based Viking tandems in mid-February 2026. Kate said on Instagram, "It was so nice to be outside cycling together ☺️ the handling was tough to adapt to as it is much heavier and it took a while to get our confidence but actually after about 20 minutes we had it down. It takes a lot of communication but we’re luckily pretty used to that so once people stopped letting their dogs run out in front of us we were grand!"
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Louis from Oxford
Louis's friend, Richard, collected our Oxford based Dawes Back Street tandem in early February 2026. They are going to ride it in a triathlon.
Sarah from Twyford
Sarah and her partner, Ross, collected our Warwickshire based Univega Sport tandem in late January 2026. She said a couple of weeks later,
"Taking that extra time on the turbo really paid off—the transition to the road felt confident and steady. Despite the cold temperatures, the sun came out and we managed just under an hour's ride to a café before returning; a total of 43km! I really enjoyed the ride and found the rhythm and being outdoors very settling.
One of my intentions is to build confidence in sharing my story and raising awareness of the amazing opportunities available from charities like Charlotte's Tandems! It is very much a work in progress, and I hope to share more photos and videos of our adventures as my confidence builds.
Thanks again for your patience and for the loan of the tandem!
A big thank you to Neil, who suggested an earlier collection. Getting the tandem earlier than expected has been hugely supportive and has helped build confidence. I am looking forward to returning and heading out for some more rides—hopefully, it will be a little warmer!"
"Taking that extra time on the turbo really paid off—the transition to the road felt confident and steady. Despite the cold temperatures, the sun came out and we managed just under an hour's ride to a café before returning; a total of 43km! I really enjoyed the ride and found the rhythm and being outdoors very settling.
One of my intentions is to build confidence in sharing my story and raising awareness of the amazing opportunities available from charities like Charlotte's Tandems! It is very much a work in progress, and I hope to share more photos and videos of our adventures as my confidence builds.
Thanks again for your patience and for the loan of the tandem!
A big thank you to Neil, who suggested an earlier collection. Getting the tandem earlier than expected has been hugely supportive and has helped build confidence. I am looking forward to returning and heading out for some more rides—hopefully, it will be a little warmer!"
