Take a trial ride
About an hour on a Pino with a trained ride leader, to see if piloting is for you.
For pilots
Take the lead
Love cycling and want to make a real difference to someone else's life? As a pilot you help people with disability get outdoors, connect with their community, and enjoy the ride.
The bike, and the ride
Our purpose-built recumbent tandems are stable, easy to ride with practice, and fitted with electric assist for extra support.
All rides follow carefully planned routes on bike paths with only occasional road riding. Road crossings are only at designated pedestrian crossings.
Becoming a Pino tandem pilot
We work through this checklist with you, so you finish it a safe and confident pilot.
Complete pilot training
Learn to operate the Pino safely, including pre and post ride procedures.
Keep your skills current
At least three rides a year, and refresher training every two years.
Follow the guidelines
Our principles, standard operating procedures and code of conduct.
Support your rider
A short pre-ride briefing, reassurance, safety check and guided assistance, where it is needed.
Create a good experience
A welcoming and respectful ride for your rider and everyone you meet on the way.
What training covers
All pilots complete a hands on program before their first ride with a rider.
Setting up the bike. Key parts, how they work, and how to set the bike up correctly.
Safety checks. How to inspect the bike before a ride and report any issues.
Pre-ride preparation. Paperwork, boarding the rider, and the rider briefing.
Handling and control. Starting, stopping, steering and parking the bike.
Engaging with riders and carers. Communication and sighted guide training.
Hazard awareness. Spotting and handling risks on the ride.
Routes and road rules. Bike paths, crossings and pedestrian areas.
Emergency procedures. What to do if things do not go as planned.
Transporting. How to move the Pino between locations.
"I was recently introduced to the idea of piloting Pino tandems to assist others experience the exhilaration of sailing on two wheels."- Garry Taunton, CCBUG member and pilot
Start with a trial ride
One relaxed hour on a Pino with an accredited ride leader. After that we invite you to a practical training session alongside others learning to pilot.
