Maleeka from Berkshire
Maleeka and her Mum, Fizzah, collected our Oxford based Viking Saratoga tandem in ate July 2018. Fizzah wrote,
"We've been having great time on the Tandem bike. Maleeka has done a vlog on her bike outings."
"We are committed to keep riding even when cooler weather kicks in. It is just so great for Maleeka's well-being and something we can do together."
Watch her Tandem Vlog here:
"We've been having great time on the Tandem bike. Maleeka has done a vlog on her bike outings."
"We are committed to keep riding even when cooler weather kicks in. It is just so great for Maleeka's well-being and something we can do together."
Watch her Tandem Vlog here:
Pauline from Glasgow
Pauline collected our Glasgow based Viking Pennine Trail tandem at the end of July 2018. She plans to ride it along the Forth Clyde Canal.
Ewan from Ledbury
Ewan and his Mum, Fiona, collected our Dursley based Canyon tag-along and a Oxford Leco backrest at the end of July 2018. More details and a photo are to follow.
Henry from Gloucester
Henry and his Mum, Tania, collected our Dursley based Adams tag-along and a Adams backrest at the end of July 2018. At the end of August Tania wrote on our Facebook site, "Henry is a little tentative on the tag-along ,but happy to be on a bike! Only short trips round the cul de sac, till he’s a little more confident. Hopefully he’ll be happier to go further soon. Thank you Guys."
Joseph from Gloucester
Joseph's Mum, Shelley, collected our Dursley based Viking Valhalla tandem in late July 2018. Shelley wrote on our Facebook site I early August, "Thank you for putting a smile on Joseph’s face. His first time on a two wheel bike, something he never thought possible. Thank you for making a dream of his achievable."
Harrison from Gloucester
Harrison and his Dad, James, collected our Dursley based KHS Alite tandem in late July 2018.
Toby from Bristol
Toby collected one of our Dursley based Richmond tandems in late July 2018. Here he is with his friend, Colin, enjoying a pint.
Valentino from Diss
Valentino and his Mum, Sharon, collected our Suffolk based Ammaco Tandem in late July 2018. More details and a photo are to follow.
Fin from Preston
Fin and his Mum, Donna, have one of our Lancashire based Viking Companion tandem in late July 2018. Donna wrote on our Facebook site, "Lovely night for a ride on our Viking Companion tandem, kindly provided and set up by M David Briggs. We were initially a little wary as there was no supporting backrest we'd had with our previous tandem but Findlay took to it almost straight away. His confidence has grown immeasurably, as well as his social skills when he calls out to everyone we pass! We use it for the school run and little runabouts. Last night we completed a 21 mile cycle route near our home - exhausting but so much fun! Thank you David, Carole & Charlotte's Tandems for all your help and support. So very much appreciated!"
Tracey from Leyland
Tracey and Barry collected our Lancashire based tandem trike in July 2018. No photos or comments were received.
Oliver from Edinburgh
Oliver and his Dad, Russell, collected our Edinburgh based Viking Arundel tandem in late July 2018. Russ wrote, at the start of October, "Here is a photo of Oliver with the tandem at his school activity week. I am hoping someone got some action shots. I’ll send more photos if there are any. Without the tandem Oliver simply wouldn’t have been able to join in with his friends on the day. He was absolutely delighted, we are very thankful to you and the opportunity to borrow the bike. We have found a new family activity!"
Austin from Leyland
Austin and his family have our Lancashire based Thorn Kiddyback tandem and Mission Backrest. Our Helper David wrote on our Facebook site, "By coincidence we live about a quarter mile apart. Andrew and Austin rode the Tandem straight round to show Grandma and Granddad."
In June 2019, Eleanor, our Northern England Regional Secretary added this photo on Facebook and said, "Here’s Austin on the Lancashire based Thorn tandem with backrest. Austin is Autistic & non verbal. He doesn't want to stop riding so this is his way of expressing it."
Grahame from Bromsgrove and Montgomery
Ray, our Shropshire Helper, wrote on our Facebook group in late July 2018, "Here's Grahame and Angela collecting the Viking Companion. They are looking forward to riding along the nice canal and river path between Welshpool and Newtown. It will be Grahame's first time back on two wheels for a number of years. Happy cycling both!"
Charlie from Brighton
Charlie and his Mum, Em, collected one of our Sussex based Viking Companion tandem in late July 2018. Our Helper, Charlie, wrote on Facebook group that they are looking forward to "sunny rides along the beach in Brighton."
Emilie from the USA
Emilie and her Partner, Kirby, are the first Borrowers of our Glasgow based Mercian tandem. Colin, our Glasgow Helper, wrote in late July 2018, "Emilie and Kirby borrowed the Mercian today for just under a month. They will return it in mid-August before they go back to the States. They have promised to post a picture on Facebook, when they get out on the bike. I took enclosed at handover today."
Dylan from Aylesbury
Dylan and his Mum, Jess, have had the smaller of our Bedfordshire based tag-along trikes and backrest since late July 2018.
Raminder from Hounslow
Raminder's sister, Satti, collected our Hertfordshire based Bike Twosday tandem in late July 2018 for Raminder and their Mum, Balwinder, and Dad. See a video of them in action on our Facebook Group.
Chris from Shrewsbury
Our Shropshire Helper, Ray said on our Facebook sote, "Here's Chris from Shrewsbury riding the sturdy Barracuda with Dad, Mike. I met Chris at a 'Pedal in the Park' inclusive cycling event and we enjoyed a tandem ride together along the river path. Chris is off for the summer so looks forward to taking trips out with Dad and brother. Great cycle paths are close at hand. Best wishes Chris and look forward to hearing about your adventures!"
Cody from near Middlesbrough
Cody and his Teacher, Mrs Mason, have our North-East based Dawes Discovery tandem. Liz, the "TVI/VI Lead" at his school has reported the next day, "This tandem is a HUGE hit. We took him out on it this morning and he loved it. The wind blowing in his face was his main comment. He was great balancing on it and peddling too. This afternoon we took him out again around the cycle paths near school. His Specialist TA Mrs Young riding and me running alongside! Photos are from this morning and a few from this afternoon (I couldn't keep up)."
Oliver from Holmes Chapel
Oliver's Dad, Diego, collected our Shropshire based BuddyBike tandem in mid-July 2018. Diego later reported, "He absolutely loves it. I have spent the day cycling around the village!"
Aidan from Northampton
Aidan and his Mum, Sue, collected our Bedfordshire based Dawes Toucan tandem in mid-July 2018. Our Helper there, Mark, said on our Facebook Group, "Aidan has grand plans to visit every park on the Toucan over the summer."
Jackie from near York
Jackie and Fred collected one of our Yorkshire based KHS Sausage Dog tandems in mid-July 2018.
Darcy from Droitwich
Darcy and her parents collected our West Midlands based Canyon tag-along in early July 2018. Dad John wrote on our Facebook site, "Darcy had a great time on the tag-along courtesy of Nigel. Her first taste of being on a bike and she has scheduled Dad to take her out again!"
Imogen from Northants
Imogen and her Dad, Glyn, collected our Leicester based Red Orbita tandem in early July 2018. In April 2020 they wrote, "Thank you for e-mailing. We have been using the tandem regularly. As our daughter Imogen is sight impaired and has nystagmus (constant eye movement in all directions), she was previously unable to balance on a regular bike while she was learning. However, with the regular use of the tandem, she has now learnt in which position to hold her body to balance as well as experiencing the feeling of cornering etc.
We are pleased to say, that Imogen can now ride independently and we will shortly be purchasing her a bike of her own. As long as we keep to a relatively modest speed and give verbal instructions she is able to ride off-road with the rest of the family. Thank you for the loan of the bike, which has helped Imogen to achieve this landmark achievement."
We are pleased to say, that Imogen can now ride independently and we will shortly be purchasing her a bike of her own. As long as we keep to a relatively modest speed and give verbal instructions she is able to ride off-road with the rest of the family. Thank you for the loan of the bike, which has helped Imogen to achieve this landmark achievement."
Henry from Essex
Henry and his Mum, Barbara, collected the Hertfordshire based Viking Valhalla at the start of July 2018. Steve, our Helper there wrote, "Barbara was very good at starting and stopping out of saddle as she had previously borrowed from Tim."
Daisy Mae from Norwich
Daisy Mae and her Mum, Rosie, collected our Norfolk based Viking Pennine Trail tandem at the start of July 2018. More details and a photo are to follow.
Julie from Telford
Julie and her partner, Dave, collected our Shropshire based Viking Valhalla tandem at the start of July 2018. She wrote at the end of July, "I would like to thank you and everyone at Charlotte's Tandems for helping me to get outdoors again with my family. Without the tandem it wouldn’t be possible."
Jenny from Accrington
Jenny and her friend, Paul, collected our Lancashire based Viking tandem at the start of July 2018. She wrote on our Facebook site, "I was diagnosed with sight loss about 16 years ago, tonight was the first time I’ve been on a bicycle in nearly 20 years! It was fabulous. Just feeling the wind in my face and getting fresh air was amazing! Thank you."
Connor from Liverpool
Connor and his Mum, Kirsty, wrote on our Facebook site to David, our Lancashire Helper, "I just want to say thank you so much for yesterday: you really went out of your way to help us. For anybody unsure of getting a tandem here is a little bit of background on us. My son, Connor, is 6 and a half has autism and hypermobility and cannot ride a bike unaided. Two years ago he loved going for bike rides in a child seat on my bike, which he is now outgrown. He suffers with pains in his legs daily, which he cries with, and at the point were he refuses to walk and wants a wheelchair. He was initially unsure about getting on the bike, but he now absolutely loves it: we have not long got in from being out cycling. The bike will make a huge difference to us, because of his mobility struggles, and has taken a lot of stress off me, as the pain causes meltdowns. I cannot thank you enough x"
Claire from Dundee
Claire and her Mum, Frances, collected our Edinburgh based Viking Valhalla tandem at the start of July 2018. More details and a photo are to follow.
Dominic from Exeter
Dominic collected one of our Gloucestershire based Claud Butler tandems at the start of July 2018. Here he is with his Pilot, Alex, and wrote, "Thank you again for your kind and thoughtful idea. It’s fantastic and always wonderful to experience and meet people giving such compassion. It’s been a pleasure. I will let you know how it all goes in the end."
Mel from Hampshire
Mel's friend collected one of our Surrey based Dawes Super Galaxy tandems at the start of July 2018 for her to ride around the Isle of Wight. Another of her friends wrote in mid-November, "The ride was a success, thank you..... We appreciate your help and support. The tandem was fantastic for training." Here she is on another tandem (not ours).
Teresa from Bristol
Teresa and her Brother, Paul, collected our Gloucestershire based Dawes Backstreet tandem at the start of July 2018. She posted this photo on our Facebook site and wrote, "Enjoying a practice bike ride yesterday at my local park dodging the showers." She is riding it with Sean, a friend.
Sophie from Watford
Sophie's Dad, Steve, collected our Hertfordshire based TwosDay tandem at the start of July 2018 and returned it later that month. No photo was supplied.
Rosie from Berkhampstead
Rosie and her Dad, Pete, collected our Hertfordshire based Sintra tandem at the start of July 2018 and cycled it the 12 miles home. They were one of our first ever Borrowers, previously borrowing our Essex based Hiway tandem in February 2012 and our Hertfordshire based Viking Valhalla in June 2017.
Heather from Carmarthenshire
Heather and her Daughter in Law, Steph, collected our South Wales based Raleigh Venture U+1 tandem at the start of July 2018. This is Charlotte's original tandem. Heather said in mid-July, "My daughter in law and I went for a cycle which was so satisfying and enjoyable. Many thanks for the tandem I love it and Steph and I plan to go cycling a lot". She said on our Facebook site, "Amazing to be able to cycle again: loving it xx"
