GoCycle Update No 24
Go Cycle is supported by Leighton-Linslade Town Council and Central Bedfordshire Council
GO CYCLE UPDATE Issue No.24, May 2010
I have listed the content below for your ease and reference.
1) School Holiday Programme – May Half term
2) GoRide Open coaching sessions
3) BuzzCycles Community Cycling Club night
4) Coming soon … Secure Cycle Parking at Leighton Buzzard Railway Station
5) Cycle Training for Adults
6) Dr Bike at the Market – 11th and 18th May
7) Wheelie Wednesday 12th May
8) FREE Cycle Training for Adults at Linslade Lower School
9) Bike Maintenance Courses – get signed up!
10) Summary of planned events
Please forward this email to everyone who might be interested – they can email us to request their own future updates directly to their inbox. More details on news and events at our website www.gocycleleightonlinslade.org.
Happy Cycling!
Alvina Farrow, GoCycle Promotions Officer email alvina.farrow@leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk
1. School Holiday Programme
GoCycle are offering a choice of free courses during the half term holiday:
Complete Beginners (Aged 4 onwards)
Course 1 Tue 1st June 2010 09.30 – 10.30 venue to be advised
Course 2 Tue 1st June 2010 11.00 – 12.00 venue to be advised
Course 3 Wed 2nd June 2010 09.30 – 10.30 venue to be advised
Course 4 Wed 2nd June 2010 11.00 – 12.00 venue to be advised
Bikeability Level 2 (Aged 9 – 16)
This course is offered over two sessions:
Session 1 Tue 1st June 2010 13.00 – 16.00 venue to be advised
Session 2 Wed 2nd June 2010 13.00 – 16.00 venue to be advised
BuzzCycles Family Go Ride Cycle Skills
3rd June 6:30 - 8:30 - FREE
Reserve your place now by contacting Allison Jeavons, Cycle Town Schools Officer on 01525 635114 or email gocycle@leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk or visit our website www.gocycleleightonlinslade.org
Introduction to Mountain Biking Two day Course (10 – 13 year olds) £10.00 per child
Day one 3rd June 2010 - 10.00 - 1.00
Meet at Mentmore Park Recreation Ground, Linslade
Day two 4th June 2010 - 10.00 - 1.00
Meet at Stockgrove Country Park car park entrance, Heath & Reach
Reserve your place now by contacting Cycle 4 Life 07941 956840
MK BMX Go Ride Activities
5th June 10:00 - 12:00 £5.00 per child - Call MK BMX 07710 525329 to reserve a place
2. As the Football season comes to an end for the youngsters why not keep them engaged with something new and keep fit all year round!
Go Ride open coaching sessions on Saturday mornings for young people aged 9 upwards. The BuzzCycles Community Cycling Club is offering Go Ride coaching sessions for young people every Saturday morning at Mentmore Park, Linslade (meet at the pavilion). The sessions start at 10am and run for up to 2 hours. They will be led by the British Cycling Go Ride Coach Barry Gilzean. The sessions cost £2 for members and £3 for non-members. Bikes and helmets may be provided on arrangement.
Come along on 22nd May between 10.00 am and 12 noon and join in FREE taster sessions and find out if this is something for you.
As the club becomes established there will be additional sessions specifically designed for younger children plus training rides for adults.
3. Thursday night is BuzzCycles Community Cycling Club night
Meeting at Mentmore Park Pavillion 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm up and coming events..
13th May Test your performance & fitness levels on our Watt bikes, ready for the beginning of the cycling season and see how you improve over the coming year
20th May Guest speaker followed by gentle leisure ride (Speaker to be confirmed)
Refreshments available
For more details contact Allison Jeavons at gocycle@leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk
4. Coming soon … Secure Cycle Parking at LeightonBuzzard Railway Station
Secure Cycle Parking will shortly be available at Leighton Buzzard Railway Station.
If you would like to receive more information, please contact Alvina Farrow at gocycle@leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk
5. Cycle Training for Adults
Adult Education Cycle Training evening classes on 6 Wednesday evenings
9 June 2010, from 19.30 - 21.30, a 6 week course
Meeting point outside Riverside office, Bridge Street, Leighton Buzzard.
In order to book onto this course, which costs £12 for the full course, please contact Adult Learning on 01525 375769, email: sparkacl.response@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
6. Dr Bike at the Market – Tuesday 11th & 18th May 8 til 4pm
GoCycle’s Dr Bike will have a stall by the Market Cross in the Town Centre on Tuesday 13th April. He will be offering a free bike checks and advice on how to maintain your bike. No need to book, just bring your bike along. You can also pick up a free GoCycle cycle maps from the stall.
7. Wheelie Wednesday – 12th May 2010, 12.30pm
Our next Wheelie Wednesday lunchtime cycle ride takes place on Wednesday 14th April. Meet at the Market Cross at 12.30 for a guided cycle excursion lasting approximately one hour.
8. FREE Cycle Training for Adults at Linslade Lower School
2 sessions to choose from - either Wednesday 19th May or Thursday 20th May, 9 til 11am.
Come and brush up your on-road cycling skills for free. You can find out what your children will be learning in their Bikeability sessions and learn tips for riding with your children, as well as offering you increased skills and confidence on your bike. National Standards Cycle Training, tailored for adults will have something for you, whether you are new to riding on the road or have ridden for years.
A previous Adult Cycle Trainee said: "Having been a keen cyclist in the past I had, over time, lost confidence in my fitness and ability to cope with the dramatic increase in traffic, Today's training helped me to realise that I can still do it with very practical and clear advice delivered in a positive and encouraging way".
To book a place on the session (there are maximum 12 spaces per session), please ring 01525 635112 or email pauline.roby@leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk . For more general details visit www.gocycleleightonlinslade.org
9. Bike Maintenance Courses – Get signed up!
MBRS are offering, on alternating months. Basic and Intermediate Courses
When and Where... The courses are held at Eggington Village Hall, High Street, Eggington. LU7 9PD. From 11am until 2pm on the following dates...
22nd May Basic
5th June Intermediate
3rd July Basic
7th August Intermediate
The cost of each course per attendee is £30.00 payable in advance. Please contact Sam on 07736674410 or 01525 381021 or email sam@mbrsuk.com to reserve your place!
10. Planned Events
Please include these dates in newsletters and mailings to other clubs in the area so everyone can take advantage of all the Cycling Fun!
May
11th Dr Bike comes to town – visit us on our market stall
12th Wheelie Wednesday guided ride between 12.30 – 1.30. Meet at the Market Cross, Leighton Buzzard at for a leisurely lunch time ride
13th Biker’s Breakfast, Leighton Buzzard Railway Station 6 – 8 am
13th GoCycle to the gym day at Curves Fitness centre 9am
13th BuzzCycles Club Night, 6.30-8.30, Mentmore Park pavilion
15th Leighton BuzzCycles, Go Ride open coaching sessions 10 – 12 noon
15th Visit Dr Bike at the Heath and Reach May Fayre 1pm onwards
16th Regular Riders and Road Ride Group starting at 2pm. Meet in Church Square
18th Dr Bike comes to town again!! – visit us on our market stall
19th Free Cycle Training for adults – Linslade Lower School
20th Free Cycle Training for adults – Linslade Lower School
20th BuzzCycles Club Night, 6.30-8.30, Mentmore Park pavilion
22nd Go Ride coaching sessions, 10-12am, Mentmore Park pavilion
22nd Basic Bike Maintenance Course - MBRS
23rd Regular Riders and Road Ride Group starting at 2pm. Meet in Church Square
27th BuzzCycles Club Night, 6.30-8.30, Mentmore Park pavilion
29th Go Ride coaching sessions, 10-12am, Mentmore Park pavilion
30th Regular Riders and Road Ride Group starting at 2pm. Meet in Church Square
June
1 – 4 May Half Term Holiday Programme
5 Intermediate Bike Maintenance Course - MBRS
6 Cycle Sunday
6 Regular Riders and Road Ride Group starting at 2pm. Meet in Church Square
8 Dr Bike comes to town – visit us on our market stall
9 Wheelie Wednesday guided ride between 12.30 – 1.30. Meet at the Market Cross, Leighton Buzzard at for a leisurely lunch time ride
12 Visit Dr Bike at St Barnabas Summer Fayre
13 Regular Riders and Road Ride Group starting at 2pm. Meet in Church Square
Fill your diaries with all the GoCycle action! For information and to subscribe to our newsletter go to www.gocycleleightonlinslade.org
