At Pedalabikeaway, we believe tourism should leave a place better than it was before. As a business rooted in the Forest of Dean, we recognise our responsibility to support the local community, protect the environment, and help ensure the forest remains a thriving destination for future generations of riders and visitors.
Regenerative tourism is not just a policy for us — it shapes the way we operate every day.
We are proud to work with a network of independent local suppliers throughout our café and business operations. By sourcing locally wherever possible, we reduce food miles, support the regional economy, and help keep money circulating within our community.
Some of the fantastic local businesses we work with include:
Inside our café you’ll even find a hand-painted supplier map showing exactly where our products come from, celebrating the people and businesses behind what we serve.
We are continually looking for ways to reduce our environmental impact. We actively recycle tyres and inner tubes from our workshop and hire fleet, work to minimise waste across the business, and partner with Too Good To Go to help reduce food waste from the café.
We have also invested in air-to-air heat source pump technology within the shop to improve energy efficiency and reduce reliance on traditional heating methods.
The trails are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we donate 1% of café profits directly to Dean Trail Volunteers (DTV), helping fund trail maintenance, development, and conservation work across the Forest of Dean. We also host quarterly team DTV dig and littler picking days, so we are on the hill maintaining and cleaning.
We support inclusive cycling initiatives including Goals Beyond Grass, helping ensure more people can access and enjoy off-road cycling regardless of background or ability.
When selecting bikes for our hire fleet, we chose Whyte Bikes because of their reputation for quality, innovation, and their British roots. As a UK brand with bikes designed for British trails and conditions, Whyte aligns perfectly with our commitment to supporting businesses closer to home while delivering the best possible riding experience for our customers.
We want Pedalabikeaway to feel welcoming to everybody. From experienced riders to complete beginners, families, dog walkers, and visitors simply stopping for coffee and cake — everyone is part of the community here.
Our site includes step-free access, wide doorways, wheelchair-friendly seating areas, and a Changing Places toilet to help ensure visitors of all abilities can enjoy their time with us comfortably.
We know regenerative tourism is an ongoing journey, not a final destination. We are always looking at new ways to improve how we operate, reduce our impact, support our community, and protect the Forest of Dean that makes Pedalabikeaway so special.