{"id":100,"date":"2026-03-13T16:06:03","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T16:06:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.heartofenglandmencap.org.uk\/blog-4\/scc-reliability-ride-supports-cyc-ability-#post-100"},"modified":"2026-04-28T14:35:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T14:35:55","slug":"scc-reliability-ride-supports-cyc-ability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\/index.php\/2026\/03\/13\/scc-reliability-ride-supports-cyc-ability\/","title":{"rendered":"Stratford Cycling Club"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/61645e1df492555168e512de\/bec0c777-ff88-4569-9eb3-a41c293c2cdb\/Media+-+2026-03-02T094758.533.jpg?format=2500w\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/61645e1df492555168e512de\/a8481adf-081f-482f-b8e7-244feca22900\/Stratford-CC-Reliability-Ride-01.03.26-A-M.-Jaye-edit.jpg?format=2500w\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/61645e1df492555168e512de\/b782d1ca-6ab4-498e-8268-892441aec52d\/Stratford-CC-Reliability-Ride-01.03.26-B-M.-Jaye-edit.jpg?format=2500w\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><h3><span style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: initial; font-size: 20px;\"> <\/span><\/h3><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/61645e1df492555168e512de\/0aee6508-23df-486b-a9b8-903da709348e\/shared+image+%2843%29.jpg?format=2500w\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><h3><span style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: initial; font-size: 20px;\"> <\/span><\/h3><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/61645e1df492555168e512de\/817975d4-b5ca-4728-a22d-f121afc23081\/Media+-+2026-03-02T094824.629.jpg?format=2500w\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/61645e1df492555168e512de\/f21a02bb-ef40-4923-a5f9-f4a509425a6a\/Move+%282%29.png?format=2500w\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-100\" data-postid=\"100\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-100 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_jpst830 tb_first tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_zxxx831 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_unlf839   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Reliability Ride 2026 supporting Heart of England Mencap\u2019s <strong>Cyc-Ability Club.<\/strong><\/h2><p>After a fantastic day, we raised an amazing \u00a3602.09, all of which will be used to acquire more accessible bikes for individuals in our community with learning and physical disabilities.<\/p><p>Everyone at <strong>Heart of England Mencap<\/strong> would like to say a huge thank you to <strong>Stratford Cycling Club<\/strong> and the many riders who took part in this year\u2019s <strong>Reliability Ride 2026<\/strong>, helping to raise funds for our <strong>Cyc-Ability<\/strong> programme.<\/p><p>An incredible 95 cyclists turned out to take on either the 44-mile or 58-mile route, travelling through some of the most beautiful parts of the Cotswolds. The route included iconic local sights such as Broadway Tower, the stunning lavender fields nearby, and the historic market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, before riders made their way back towards Stratford-upon-Avon.<\/p><p>The event also saw fantastic support from other local cycling communities, including Warwick Lantern Rouge, Kenilworth Wheelers, and Shipston Cycling Club, all helping to make the day a great success.<\/p><h3>A Tradition of Cycling and Community<\/h3><p>Reliability Rides have long been part of UK cycling club culture. Originally designed as early-season challenges where riders could test their fitness and equipment against other clubs, these events remain a valued tradition today. Over time they have evolved to welcome cyclists of many abilities while also raising vital funds for good causes.<\/p><h3>Supporting Cyc-Ability<\/h3><blockquote><p>The support from Stratford Cycling Club is invaluable to Heart of England Mencap. Funds from the ride aid our Cyc-Ability programme, allowing individuals with disabilities to enjoy the benefits of cycling in a safe, supportive environment.<\/p><\/blockquote><h3>A Fantastic Partnership<\/h3><p>This event highlights what can happen when local organisations come together with a shared sense of community. Our partnership with Stratford Cycling Club has been a <strong>fantastic collaboration<\/strong> and one that feels incredibly natural.<\/p><p>We are truly grateful for the warm support shown by everyone involved \u2014 from the organisers and volunteers to every rider who took part on the day.<\/p><p>Kate and Catherine preparing to welcome the riders home with plenty of tea, cakes and rolls!<\/p><p>We hope this is just the beginning and that we can <strong>continue to build on this relationship<\/strong>, working together in the future to support one another and create even more opportunities for people in our community.<\/p><p>From everyone at Heart of England Mencap\u2019s <strong>Cyc-Ability Club<\/strong> \u2014 <strong>thank you<\/strong> for your generosity, enthusiasm and community spirit. \ud83d\udc99<\/p><p>If you would like to learn more about our Cyc-Ability Club, whether it\u2019s to take part as a member, get involved as a volunteer or to donate to our cause, please contact Kate on: KButtrick@heartofenglandmencap.org.uk or call 07791 394276.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reliability Ride 2026 supporting Heart of England Mencap\u2019s  Cyc-Ability Club.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1000,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-100","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","has-post-title","has-post-date","has-post-category","has-post-tag","has-post-comment","has-post-author",""],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Stratford Cycling Club - Heart of England Mencap<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"noindex, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Stratford Cycling Club - Heart of England Mencap\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Reliability Ride 2026 supporting Heart of England Mencap\u2019s Cyc-Ability Club.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\/index.php\/2026\/03\/13\/scc-reliability-ride-supports-cyc-ability\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Heart of England Mencap\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2026-03-13T16:06:03+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-04-28T14:35:55+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Media-2026-03-02T094758.533.webp\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"2500\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1875\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/webp\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Catherine Gray\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Catherine Gray\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Estimated reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"3 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\\\/index.php\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/13\\\/scc-reliability-ride-supports-cyc-ability\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\\\/index.php\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/13\\\/scc-reliability-ride-supports-cyc-ability\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Catherine Gray\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/5a52fbf18527b7ac15e7083f3e7d466c\"},\"headline\":\"Stratford Cycling Club\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-03-13T16:06:03+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-04-28T14:35:55+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\\\/index.php\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/13\\\/scc-reliability-ride-supports-cyc-ability\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":438,\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\\\/index.php\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/13\\\/scc-reliability-ride-supports-cyc-ability\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/Media-2026-03-02T094758.533.webp\",\"articleSection\":[\"Uncategorized\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\\\/index.php\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/13\\\/scc-reliability-ride-supports-cyc-ability\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\\\/index.php\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/13\\\/scc-reliability-ride-supports-cyc-ability\\\/\",\"name\":\"Stratford Cycling Club - Heart of England Mencap\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\\\/index.php\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/13\\\/scc-reliability-ride-supports-cyc-ability\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\\\/index.php\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/13\\\/scc-reliability-ride-supports-cyc-ability\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/Media-2026-03-02T094758.533.webp\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-03-13T16:06:03+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-04-28T14:35:55+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/5a52fbf18527b7ac15e7083f3e7d466c\"},\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\\\/index.php\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/13\\\/scc-reliability-ride-supports-cyc-ability\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\\\/index.php\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/13\\\/scc-reliability-ride-supports-cyc-ability\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\\\/index.php\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/13\\\/scc-reliability-ride-supports-cyc-ability\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/Media-2026-03-02T094758.533.webp\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/Media-2026-03-02T094758.533.webp\",\"width\":2500,\"height\":1875},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\\\/index.php\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/13\\\/scc-reliability-ride-supports-cyc-ability\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Stratford Cycling Club\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\\\/\",\"name\":\"Heart of England Mencap\",\"description\":\"Supporting adults with learning disabilities across Warwickshire and Worcestershire\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/5a52fbf18527b7ac15e7083f3e7d466c\",\"name\":\"Catherine Gray\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Catherine Gray\"},\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\\\/index.php\\\/author\\\/catherine-gray\\\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Stratford Cycling Club - Heart of England Mencap","robots":{"index":"noindex","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"og_locale":"en_GB","og_type":"article","og_title":"Stratford Cycling Club - Heart of England Mencap","og_description":"Reliability Ride 2026 supporting Heart of England Mencap\u2019s Cyc-Ability Club.","og_url":"https:\/\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\/index.php\/2026\/03\/13\/scc-reliability-ride-supports-cyc-ability\/","og_site_name":"Heart of England Mencap","article_published_time":"2026-03-13T16:06:03+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-04-28T14:35:55+00:00","og_image":[{"width":2500,"height":1875,"url":"https:\/\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Media-2026-03-02T094758.533.webp","type":"image\/webp"}],"author":"Catherine Gray","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Catherine Gray","Estimated reading time":"3 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\/index.php\/2026\/03\/13\/scc-reliability-ride-supports-cyc-ability\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\/index.php\/2026\/03\/13\/scc-reliability-ride-supports-cyc-ability\/"},"author":{"name":"Catherine Gray","@id":"https:\/\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\/#\/schema\/person\/5a52fbf18527b7ac15e7083f3e7d466c"},"headline":"Stratford Cycling Club","datePublished":"2026-03-13T16:06:03+00:00","dateModified":"2026-04-28T14:35:55+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\/index.php\/2026\/03\/13\/scc-reliability-ride-supports-cyc-ability\/"},"wordCount":438,"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\/index.php\/2026\/03\/13\/scc-reliability-ride-supports-cyc-ability\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Media-2026-03-02T094758.533.webp","articleSection":["Uncategorized"],"inLanguage":"en-GB"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\/index.php\/2026\/03\/13\/scc-reliability-ride-supports-cyc-ability\/","url":"https:\/\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\/index.php\/2026\/03\/13\/scc-reliability-ride-supports-cyc-ability\/","name":"Stratford Cycling Club - Heart of England Mencap","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\/index.php\/2026\/03\/13\/scc-reliability-ride-supports-cyc-ability\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\/index.php\/2026\/03\/13\/scc-reliability-ride-supports-cyc-ability\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Media-2026-03-02T094758.533.webp","datePublished":"2026-03-13T16:06:03+00:00","dateModified":"2026-04-28T14:35:55+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\/#\/schema\/person\/5a52fbf18527b7ac15e7083f3e7d466c"},"breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\/index.php\/2026\/03\/13\/scc-reliability-ride-supports-cyc-ability\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-GB","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\/index.php\/2026\/03\/13\/scc-reliability-ride-supports-cyc-ability\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\/index.php\/2026\/03\/13\/scc-reliability-ride-supports-cyc-ability\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Media-2026-03-02T094758.533.webp","contentUrl":"https:\/\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Media-2026-03-02T094758.533.webp","width":2500,"height":1875},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\/index.php\/2026\/03\/13\/scc-reliability-ride-supports-cyc-ability\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Stratford Cycling Club"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\/#website","url":"https:\/\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\/","name":"Heart of England Mencap","description":"Supporting adults with learning disabilities across Warwickshire and Worcestershire","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-GB"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\/#\/schema\/person\/5a52fbf18527b7ac15e7083f3e7d466c","name":"Catherine Gray","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Catherine Gray"},"url":"https:\/\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\/index.php\/author\/catherine-gray\/"}]}},"builder_content":"<h2>Reliability Ride 2026 supporting Heart of England Mencap\u2019s <strong>Cyc-Ability Club.<\/strong><\/h2><p>After a fantastic day, we raised an amazing \u00a3602.09, all of which will be used to acquire more accessible bikes for individuals in our community with learning and physical disabilities.<\/p><p>Everyone at <strong>Heart of England Mencap<\/strong> would like to say a huge thank you to <strong>Stratford Cycling Club<\/strong> and the many riders who took part in this year\u2019s <strong>Reliability Ride 2026<\/strong>, helping to raise funds for our <strong>Cyc-Ability<\/strong> programme.<\/p><p>An incredible 95 cyclists turned out to take on either the 44-mile or 58-mile route, travelling through some of the most beautiful parts of the Cotswolds. The route included iconic local sights such as Broadway Tower, the stunning lavender fields nearby, and the historic market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, before riders made their way back towards Stratford-upon-Avon.<\/p><p>The event also saw fantastic support from other local cycling communities, including Warwick Lantern Rouge, Kenilworth Wheelers, and Shipston Cycling Club, all helping to make the day a great success.<\/p><h3>A Tradition of Cycling and Community<\/h3><p>Reliability Rides have long been part of UK cycling club culture. Originally designed as early-season challenges where riders could test their fitness and equipment against other clubs, these events remain a valued tradition today. Over time they have evolved to welcome cyclists of many abilities while also raising vital funds for good causes.<\/p><h3>Supporting Cyc-Ability<\/h3><blockquote><p>The support from Stratford Cycling Club is invaluable to Heart of England Mencap. Funds from the ride aid our Cyc-Ability programme, allowing individuals with disabilities to enjoy the benefits of cycling in a safe, supportive environment.<\/p><\/blockquote><h3>A Fantastic Partnership<\/h3><p>This event highlights what can happen when local organisations come together with a shared sense of community. Our partnership with Stratford Cycling Club has been a <strong>fantastic collaboration<\/strong> and one that feels incredibly natural.<\/p><p>We are truly grateful for the warm support shown by everyone involved \u2014 from the organisers and volunteers to every rider who took part on the day.<\/p><p>Kate and Catherine preparing to welcome the riders home with plenty of tea, cakes and rolls!<\/p><p>We hope this is just the beginning and that we can <strong>continue to build on this relationship<\/strong>, working together in the future to support one another and create even more opportunities for people in our community.<\/p><p>From everyone at Heart of England Mencap\u2019s <strong>Cyc-Ability Club<\/strong> \u2014 <strong>thank you<\/strong> for your generosity, enthusiasm and community spirit. \ud83d\udc99<\/p><p>If you would like to learn more about our Cyc-Ability Club, whether it\u2019s to take part as a member, get involved as a volunteer or to donate to our cause, please contact Kate on: KButtrick@heartofenglandmencap.org.uk or call 07791 394276.<\/p>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/100","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=100"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/100\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1041,"href":"https:\/\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/100\/revisions\/1041"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1000"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=100"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=100"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hoem.alphaclient.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=100"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}