A group wanting to bring 'miles of smiles' to town is fundraising for its first trishaw.

Cycling without Age Bridport is joining an international network of groups that involves trained volunteers taking the elderly and care home residents out on trishaw cycle rides.

And members are hoping to raise £8,000 to buy their first trishaw.

The Bridport chapter of Cycling Without Age has been formed by staff at Bridport Medical Centre and volunteers from Bridport Covid-19 Community Support and will be linking with the existing Weymouth group to bring the benefits to the town.

A power-assisted trishaw costs £8,000 and holds two passengers and boasts a bell, rain protector and a lowering platform to make it easy for people to get on and off. They are ridden by 'pilots' who receive special training.

The rides are comfortable, fun and free and enable people to experience the town and nature close up from the bicycle.

Cycling Without Age Bridport is in the planning stages as it fundraises for its first trishaw. Any extra raised will be put towards other equipment, training and even a second bike.

It's hoped the money can be raises in time to buy a trishaw and start rides in August.

To donate, visit the group's Just Giving page.

Cycling Without Age Bridport will have a launch event in Bucky Doo Square on Saturday, June 12 from 10am where you can find out a bit more about the project. More information is also available here.

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