CCBUG RidesAssist Program

The CCBUG RidesAssist program provides people living with vision impairment and other people living with a disability, on the Central Coast the opportunity to regularly experience the joys and benefits of riding a bicycle in a safe and supported environment.
As a “stoker” on the back of a standard tandem or the front of a Pino tandem, with an experienced and accredited ride leader as “pilot”, program participants will:
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Have the opportunity to participate in a healthy and popular activity – riding a bicycle; something they are not able to do safely on their own.
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Interact socially with able bodied ride participants and ride leaders:
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during the ride,
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at our regular coffee stops, and
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at other CCBUG events.
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In addition, our able bodied ride leaders and participants will gain valuable exposure to those living in a vision impaired world or with a disability, helping to create a stronger sense of community for involved Central Coast residents.
All our rides are offered free of charge, although we do request regular participants to join CCBUG as members for only $20 per year. We also highly recommend all riders join Bicycle NSW to obtain insurance cover and to support the peak non-racing advocacy cycling body in NSW.



Supporting Organisations
We are grateful for the support and encouragement from all these organisations.
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Central Coast Council & NSW Government (initial grant funding)
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Guide Dogs NSW (initial training on vision impairment)
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Exsight Tandems (recommendations on bikes & methods)
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Bicycle NSW
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Riding Together (Hase Pino tandems)
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