Community Cycling Club Forced to Scale Down After Targeted Break-In

Will you help us recover from a targeted overnight break-in that saw over £15,000 worth of specialist adapted cycles stolen from its Victoria Park All Ability Club?

The theft forced our inclusive cycling club — which provides a safe, social space for disabled people, carers, and those with long-term health conditions — to shut down. Although it has now reopened on a limited basis, the loss of its adapted fleet means fewer people across Tower Hamlets, Hackney, and Newham can take part in activities that help them stay active, independent, and connected.

“These bikes are a lifeline — they’re what make it possible for people with physical, sensory or learning disabilities to experience the freedom of cycling,” said Zoe Portlock, Co-CEO of Bikeworks.

“As a social enterprise, our commercial services fund vital access to cycling for people who are too often left out. Now we’re asking East London’s community to help us rebuild.”

Layla, a regular participant who attends the club with her adult son, added:

“This club is one of the only places where we both feel safe and included. The bikes make it possible for us to enjoy something together. We don’t want to lose that.”

How You Can Help

Support Us	What It Does
Donate via GoFundMe	Helps replace stolen cycles and restore the Victoria Park Club to full capacity
Book a team-building event	Our Charity Bike Factory programme funds free cycling and donates bikes to local families and projects like Moving Moi and Mile End Community Project

🔗 Donate: gofundme.com/f/rebuild-our-community-bike-fleet-after-breakin 

🔗 Team-building: teambuilding.bikeworks.org.uk