Tandem Pilot
Description
As a Tandem Pilot, you’ll team up with a blind or partially sighted person to enjoy the freedom of cycling together. You don’t need tandem experience — just confidence on a bike, clear communication, and a sense of adventure! BucksVision provides the tandem bikes, and you’ll provide the power, guidance, and friendship that make every ride possible.
What you will be doing: • Cycling as the front rider (pilot) on a tandem with a blind or partially sighted person • Communicating clearly and working together as a team • Supporting members to stay active, social, and confident • Helping create a fun, safe, and welcoming environment
The impact you'll have
• The joy of sharing your love of cycling with others • Improved physical and mental wellbeing • New friendships and connections • Experience of working with people with sight loss • A real sense of achievement and adventure
The skills you'll need
You will need to have the following skills in order to participate:
• Confident and competent cyclist • Friendly, outgoing, and reliable • Good communicator and team player • Enthusiastic about outdoor activities • Flexible and committed
This role may require an Enhanced DBS check if combined with driving duties (working with adults at risk).
When
Start date
01/09/2025
Commitment
Ongoing
Available Slots
1
You will need
Minimum age: 18
BUCKSVISION
Health, disability and social care
BucksVision supports blind and partially sighted people across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes to live fuller, more independent lives. We offer social groups, activities, and one-to-one support that reduce isolation and build confidence. Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do, helping with friendship, transport, activities, and more.