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GoCycle Update No.2January 2009The latest news about GoCycle Leighton-Linslade's Cycle Town project activities and events for you – further details about any of these events can be gained by contacting the office or following the website links in the text. Happy New Year – Let’s make that Resolution! If you're planning to make 2009 your year to get active and fit, then why not get pedalling and encourage your friends and relatives to join you! You'll be surprised how enjoyable and easy it is to incorporate cycling into your daily routine. Unlike the gym it’s free and you don’t necessarily have to find extra time in the day to fit it in. You might consider cycling to work instead of driving or dropping the children off at school by bike instead of car, or even just using your bike for that short journey you would usually get the car out for! Why not save money, get fit, lose weight and potentially add years to your life make 2009 count and join in the fun! Here are my resolutions related to cycling in 2009:
What are your bike-related resolutions for 2009? Please let me know and we can share stories via our email update, GoCycle website and help and encourage each other. alvina.farrow@leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk Join other cyclists and explore your town This month’s “Wheelie Wednesday” bike ride will be on Wednesday 14 January 2009, from 12.30 to 1.30pm, meeting at the Market Cross in LB town centre. Why not commit to join the fun every month for your New Year’s Resolution? The pace and route of the ride is tailored for all participants so no-one will be left behind. It is free of charge – just turn up – all abilities welcome. If you would like a free bike check beforehand, let us know and be prepared to turn up 10 minutes early.
The Jingle Bells Ride Our first Wheelie Wednesday was on 10 December and was a real success, 16 cyclists (and a dog named Lucy) braved the elements and sub-zero temperatures to join us in the festive fun, dressing up and enjoying a relaxing bike ride around Leighton Buzzard, followed by warm mince pies from the local bakers.
Go Cycle Website We are currently constructing our website and would love to receive news and pictures related to cycling from you to include in our monthly news and views section.
2009 Bike Photo Competition We intend to launch a 2009 Bike Photo Competition later this month where budding photographers/cyclists will have the opportunity to win prizes for their photographs. The intention is to have regular prizes throughout the year and to host an awards evening in December 2009, where many of the photos will be exhibited and cycling in the town celebrated – more information to follow shortly.
Cycling Instructors/Coaches/Bike mechanics
Cycle Courier Scheme for Leighton-Linslade area? Would you be interested in this scheme in any way? Perhaps you fancy cycling about making deliveries, or perhaps you have expertise in co-ordinating such a scheme, or in running a small business? Or perhaps you would be interested in becoming a customer and sending local packages and recorded deliveries in the local area by a more sustainable means? Let us know if you would like to be involved or kept informed about the progress of this project – more news on this in subsequent email updates too.
Cycle Training – How to book a course We are now offering Bikeability Cycle Training to National Standards, for all ages and abilities – for groups or individuals – we tailor the training to suit your needs and interests. To book please contact us either by email gocycle@leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk or by ringing 01525 635111.
The GoCycle team has now delivered National Standards Cycle training to the year 4’s at both Pulford Lower School and St Leonards Lower School up to Level 1 (that is around 60 children). It was lovely to see so many children enjoying their bikes and learning new skills; we look forward to inviting parents at both schools to a bike ride early in the New Year! Dr Bike inspected all the bikes prior to training, alterations and adjustments were made as necessary and all children participated on roadworthy bikes.
Cycle Training - Adults We have joined forces with “Get Back Into” from Team Beds and Luton www.getbackinto.co.uk and will be delivering our first adult Cycle Training course starting on 27 January 2009. If you would be interested in taking part on this course, or would like to book a “one to one” session, please contact us on the number above for further information Got an unwanted serviceable bike cluttering your garage/shed? Send us an email and we may be able to refurbish it and find it a new home We have had a very positive response and received a number of bikes which have now been overhauled and are ready to re-home, on long term free loan, to those wishing to have a go at cycling, who don’t yet have a bike. What a brilliant response – keep them coming!
Help police retrieve stolen bikes A bike is stolen every 71 seconds in the UK so how do you get yours back if it is? Well, if you register it on www.immobilise.com chances are, if the police find your bike, they can return it to you quickly. Immobilise is a database that enables you to record all your bike details, upload photographs and proof of purchase. The database is used by police to return items that have been recovered. You can also mark your bike with a special immobitag that thieves can’t remove and you can also record details of your mobile phone, TV and other items.
Diary Dates – watch this space! If you want to publicise your cycling club, cycle rides or other pedal powered events in the diary then please email gocycle@leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk
Wheelie Wednesdays …. 14 January 2009 12.30 – 1.30 pm New Year’s Reveleighton! 11 February 2009 12.30 – 1.30 pm Valentines’ Ride
Cyclo-Cross … Go Ride Cyclo-Cross event – Sun 8 February 2009 at Icknield High School Cyclo cross is an off-road bike race over a circuit around 2 - 3 miles long, including a variety of terrain. Icknield Road Club is holding a round of the central Region Cyclo-Cross league at Icknield High School. This is an off road bike race over a circuit around 2 to 3 miles long over a variety of terrain including natural and man-made obstacles. For further information contact richard.noon1@btopenworld.com If you want to find out more about Cyclo-Cross the person to talk to is Graham MacNamee - Central Region Go-Ride Coach - Mobile - 07786 932887, email grahammacnamee@britishcycling.org.uk or see the website - http://www.centralcxl.org.uk/
Other… For general information about events and cycling nationally try www.bikeforall.net. You may also be interested in http://www.ctc.org.uk/resources/Landing_Pages/CTCbiketoworkinfo.pdf which describes an offer from CTC for cycle insurance, road rescue (24 hours, 7 days per week) and other benefits for an annual subscription. If you would like to include any details in this email in any newsletter or other publicity articles you are sending out to your own clubs or groups, please feel free – we would like people to know about what we are offering….
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