GoCycle Update No 10
Go Cycle is supported by Leighton-Linslade Town Council and Central Bedfordshire Council
GO CYCLE UPDATE ISSUE No.10 August 2009
I have listed the content below for your ease and reference. Summer Holiday Activities – last few spaces!
1) Summer holiday activities
2) Wheelie Wednesday - 12th August 2009
3) CentiPedal 100 mile Bike Ride round Leighton – Sun 6th Sept,
4) Opportunity to take part in a pioneering ‘Human Power’ Experiment for BBC1
5) Sponsored Bike and Hike 2009
6) Calling all rail commuters!
7) Interested in a full time job coaching cycling in Leighton-Linslade?
8) Interested in BMX cycle coaching?
9) Summary of GoCycle events planned for Leighton-Linslade
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
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Events and activities for you:
1. Summer Holiday Activities
Join the Cycling Fun at Parson’s Close Rec Next Week!
The GoCycle Team has arranged two hours of cycling fun at Parson's Close Recreation Ground on Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th August 2009. The activities are suitable for all ages and abilities. The fun starts from 12.30 and runs to 2.30 pm. Participants will face a series of challenges designed to test cycling skills, including slaloms, obstacle races and Ride the Line! Prizes kindly donated by Sam Darling of MBRS, a local mobile bike repair service.
Participation is free. Activities will take place on the grass, weather permitting.
Own bike essential.
Biking Basics Off-Road Training for Children
We still have a few spaces left on our Biking Basics courses which are aimed at children aged 4-9 years. These are being run at Southcott Lower School on Monday 17th and 24th August. The course starts at midday and lasts 1 hour 30 minutes. The cost is £5 per trainee.
To book, please fill in a booking / consent form and forward with payment to GoCycle, The White House, Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1HD. Forms can be downloaded from http://www.gocycleleightonlinslade.org/assets/pdf/24_cycle_training_booking_form.pdf
Cheques should be made payable to “Central Bedfordshire Council”.
Go Ride Cycle Skills Off-Road Training for Children
There is still space on GoCycle’s FREE Go Ride cycle skills course for 9 – 16 year olds. This course is being held at Gilbert Inglefield Middle School and runs over 4 consecutive days starting Monday 17th August. Sessions run from 10.00 – 12.00 noon.
To book please complete the booking form at http://www.gocycleleightonlinslade.org/assets/pdf/39_go_ride_flyer_summer_programme_1.pdf and return it to the White House – address as above.
2. Wheelie Wednesday – 12th August 2009
A reminder, our next Wheelie Wednesday will take place on 12th August. Meet at the Market Cross Leighton Buzzard at 12.30 for a guided ride lasting approx one hour.
3. “CentiPedal” 100 mile Bike Ride - Sunday 6th September 2009
We now have an agreed route and a rush of people willing to take up the challenge of cycling up to 100 miles in one day! The ride will use Sustrans National Cycle Routes 6 and 51, plus some quiet roads. It circles Leighton Buzzard, offering riders the option of diverting off home at selected points. Everyone who completes 20 miles will get a bronze medal, silver for 50 miles and gold for the full 100!
You can register with me alvina.farrow@leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk in advance or on the day from 6 am onwards. The official start time will be 7am (when I’m off and running) and a latest start time of 8am (for the speed merchants – please wave as you pass!).
We are looking for people who would like to be part of our support crew and in particular someone equipped and willing to provide mobile assistance to riders, including roadside repairs and recovery. If you are interested please email me - alvina.farrow@leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk.
4. Are you a keen and frequent cyclist? Would you like to take part in a pioneering ‘Human Power’ experiment for BBC1?
Dragonfly TV is looking for fit cyclists over 16yrs to take part in a novel experiment which attempts to convert human pedal power into electricity. The event will be filmed for an exciting new science documentary to be broadcast on BBC1 this autumn.
The experiment will take place on the 5th and 6th of September, 2009 in Milton Ernest, Bedfordshire.
Those involved will be asked to pedal in short bursts at a range of speeds to try and produce enough electricity to power a number of common household appliances.
If you’re interested and would like to find out more, please call Emma Hughes on 0207 033 3198 or email her at pedalpower@dragonfly.tv. You will be asked to complete a simple medical questionnaire to confirm your fitness to participate.
5. Sponsored Bike and Hike
Bike and Hike is an opportunity to enjoy a pleasant day cycling or walking to churches and chapels in the Leighton-Linslade area and at the same time boost the funds of local churches and those of the Historic Churches Trust.
There are over 600 Churches and Chapels you could visit! The date is Saturday 12 September 2009.
To find out more visit http://www.allsaintslb.org.uk/magazine/bike_n_hike.htm
6. Calling all Rail Commuters!
If you get dropped off by car regularly at Leighton Buzzard Railway Station, or know somebody who is, GoCycle would like to hear from you. We currently have an amazing offer just for you! To learn more contact alvina.farrow@leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk
7. Interested in a full time job coaching cycling in Leighton-Linslade
British Cycling is the internationally recognised governing body for cycling in the UK. They have been successful in developing a partnership with the Cycling Town programme and are advertising a number of fixed-term opportunities for enthusiastic, appropriately qualified individuals to work full time as Go Ride Coaches. The salary band is from £20k-£25k per annum, plus a vehicle.
For details of the position on offer in Leighton-Linslade visit http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/web/site/BC/bcf/Vac/vacancy_6.asp. Closing Date for Applications is 12 noon on Friday, 14th August 2009
8. Interested in BMX Cycle Coaching?
British Cycling are pleased to announce the following dates for the Level 2 BMX Coaching Award :
• 12th & 13th September 2009 - Preston
• 7th & 8th November 2009 - Burnham on Sea
If you would like to enrol on the Level 2 BMX Coaching Award or any other British Cycling coaching award, please contact British Cycling Coaching and Education on 0161 274 2060 or via email coaching@britishcycling.org.uk requesting an application pack.
9. Summary of GoCycle Events Planned for 2009
Check out our website www.gocycleleightonlinslade.org for cycle training. Whether you are a complete beginner or wanting to go onto the next stage we have something for everyone.
August
12th Wheelie Wednesday, meeting at the Market Cross, Leighton Buzzard at 12.30 – 1.30 for a leisurely lunch time ride, take a break from the norm and GoCycle!
12/13 Cycling Fun at Parson’s Close Rec 12.30 – 14.30. Activities suitable for all ages.
31st The Big Greenie
September
6th Century Bike Ride - For those of you who can go the distance, why not join the Cycle Town Team on 6th September for a 100 mile bike ride.
9th Wheelie Wednesday meeting at the Market Cross, Leighton Buzzard at 12.30 – 1.30 for a leisurely lunch time ride, take a break from the norm and GoCycle!
12th Sponsored Bike and Hike (organised by All Saints Church – see details above)
October
14th Wheelie Wednesday meeting at the Market Cross, Leighton Buzzard at 12.30 – 1.30 for a leisurely lunch time ride, take a break from the norm and GoCycle!
Fill your diaries with all the GoCycle action! For information and to subscribe to our newsletter go to www.gocycleleightonlinslade.org
