GoCycle Update No.16
Go Cycle is supported by Leighton-Linslade Town Council and Central Bedfordshire Council
GO CYCLE UPDATE Issue No.16, November 2009
I have listed the content below for your ease and reference.
1) Leighton Buzzard Christmas Weekend, 27th -29th November
2) Station Travel Plan Launch – “Get on Track” Challenge – 2nd December 2009
3) Market Stall – 8th December 2009
4) Wheelie Wednesday – 9th December 2009
5) A Cycling Poem
6) Summary of GoCycle events planned for Leighton-Linslade
More details on news and events at our website www.gocycleleightonlinslade.org.
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Happy Cycling!
Alvina Farrow, GoCycle Promotions Officer email alvina.farrow@leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk
1. Leighton Buzzard Christmas Weekend – 27th-29th November
Get set for a fabulous weekend of activities to launch the start of the town’s countdown to Christmas courtesy of the ILoveLB Group.
Sunday 29th November is Cycling Sunday when Dr Bike, “Bling Your Bike” and members of the Cycling Circus will all be coming to town, shows on the hour every hour from 11am! Bring your bike and visit our market stall on the Sunday to collect a FABULOUS FREE GIFT and to register for our FREE PRIZE DRAW to win a brand new bike for Christmas.
The weekend has been planned as a festival of fun for families, with lots going on each day...
Friday 27th November, 4pm – 8pm
Late night shopping, Fancy Dress Competition 6.20 pm, Switching on the Christmas Lights at 6.25 pm, Hot chestnuts, ice rink, Grand Firework display, Giant Carousel, Ferris Wheel, Childrens’ Rides, Strattons BBQ, Barringtons Mulled Wine & Mince Pies
Saturday 28th November 10am – 4pm
Ice Rink, Giant Carousel, Ferris Wheel, Hot Chestnuts, Childrens' Rides, Street Entertainers, Market, Live Bands/Choirs, Santa’s Grotto, Berni from Raffe Photography
Sunday 29th November 10 am – 4 pm
Cycling Fun – bring your bike and join in the fun – gifts for everyone, Dr Bike, “Bling Your bike” stall, Ice Rink, Giant Carousel, Ferris Wheel, Hot Chestnuts, Childrens’ Rides, Street Entertainers, Craft Market/Fair, Strattons Hog Roast, Santa’s Grotto, Berni from Raffe Photography
For more information see http://www.iloveleightonbuzzard.com/
*** All weekend, Chaineys Cycles in Friday Street will be offering 10% off the cost of new bike, and 20% of the cost of accessories purchased at the same time, for anyone who can collect the same day ***
2. Station Travel Plan Launch - Get on Track challenge
Smart travel choices to Leighton Buzzard Station
On 2 December, Councillors and representatives from Central Bedfordshire Council will be battling it out in the Get on Track challenge to mark the official launch of the Leighton Buzzard Travel Plan.
To represent all modes of transport in the Travel Plan, each competitor will race either on the bus, car (representing car sharing), on foot or cycling, from Stanbridge Road, Leighton Buzzard , to Leighton Buzzard Railway Station. The Get on Track challenge starts at 8.15 on 2 December.
Work surrounding the Leighton Buzzard Travel Plan will focus on improving Station Road and Southcourt Avenue for pedestrians and upgrading the station bus stop in the forecourt and increasing the number of cycle parking spaces at the station.
The GoCycle team will be on hand from 6am onwards and look forward greeting commuters.
3. Market Stall – 8th December 2009
GoCycle’s Dr Bike will have a Market Stall in the Town Centre on Tuesday 8th December. We will be offering a FREE BIKE CHECK to members of the public, no need to book, just bring your bike along. We will also be offering advice and assistance on lights now the nights are drawing in.
4. Wheelie Wednesday – 9th December 2009
A reminder, our next Wheelie Wednesday lunchtime cycle ride takes place on 9th December. Meet at the Market Cross Leighton Buzzard at 12.30 for a guided cycle excursion lasting approx. one hour.
5. A cycling poem from sent in by Christine Barrow
Motorcycles, cars, You’d be surprised
Bikes and trains, At the things you see,
Buses and mopeds, unnoticed when driving
Hot air balloons, planes. From A to B.
We have so much choice The surrounding houses,
For transportation, The gardens too,
But constant congestion, The scenic landscape
Makes irritation. From a different view
What about legs, Hear the birds sing
And arms, and feet, As you cycle along,
And lungs and heart As they converse
With rising beat. In their musical throng.
A trip to the shop, When you return home,
At fast rate, Though your legs may throb,
Could save a trip to the doc, You’re ready to tackle,
At a later date. The next waiting job.
Got too much to do,
Why not take a break,
On a leisurely cycle, from
Your stress escape.
6. Summary of GoCycle Events Planned for 2009
Check out our website www.gocycleleightonlinslade.org for cycle training. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced cyclist wanting advanced training we have a course to suit you and can arrange training at a time and location to meet your needs.
November
27th – 29th ILoveLB Christmas Weekend, including cycling entertainment and prizes for everyone arriving at the town centre by bike on Sunday 29th November.
December
8th Dr Bike comes to town – visit us on our market stall
9th Wheelie Wednesday guided ride between 12.30 – 1.30. Meet at the Market Cross, Leighton Buzzard at 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
