Cycling Projects has been active in bringing cycling into many people's lives since it was registered as a charity in 1991.

Its expertise includes cycling related training, cycle for health schemes, working with excluded groups and bringing cycling to disabled people.

The partnership will see British Cycling support the charity in the development of an inclusive Go-Ride cycle club in Lancaster while Cycling Projects will support British Cycling and its principal partner Sky as they refine their flagship Sky Ride programme of mass participation and local recreational cycle rides.

Cycling Projects showcased its work at several of the Sky Ride city events in 2010 and the charity will advise British Cycling and Sky on how to encourage more people with disabilities to take part in Sky Ride 2011.

Stewart Kellett, Recreation and Partnerships Director at British Cycling, said:"British Cycling shares Cycling Projects' vision to ensure that cycling is accessible to all.

"In particular, we are keen to learn from their experience of increasing cycling opportunities for people with disabilities or differing needs.

"As we aim to get one million more people onto a bike it's hugely important that everyone who would like to get involved in cycling has the opportunity to do so."

Ian Tierney, Director of Cycling Projects, said: "Cycling Projects is proud to work with British Cycling as it inspires the nation to get involved in cycling at all levels. We are delighted to share our experience with British Cycling and its partners.

"Our Wheels for All programme for people with disabilities gives individuals, carers and support staff the knowledge and confidence to work with adapted cycles for their clients or family member so that all can enjoy the benefits of cycling in a sociable environment.

"We even provide adapted cycles so everyone can get involved. By working together we can inform the debate on inclusive cycling and help clubs, councils and facilities learn from our experience."