Cycle news
See below for current cycling events in Liverpool. Let us know about your cycling event and we can let everyone else know! Just email details to transport.policy@liverpool.gov.uk
Bike Week 2009 Get more out of life: live local, get cycling Saturday 13 - Sunday 21 June
Bike Week is the UK's largest mass participation cycling event and provides an annual opportunity to promote cycling as a source of fitness and fun, not to mention an alternative form of transport. This year, Bike Week 2009 is encouraging everyone to 'get more out of life '- by getting on your bikes, exploring your local community and finding out just how convenient cycling is for all those short trips we make each day.
If you'd like to organise your own event, visit www.bikeweek.org.uk or phone 0845 612 0661 to register and download an Event Organiser Guide. The Guide is packed with ideas and inspiration for organising and promoting your event, and will help make it a real success. Plus you could also win a prize!
TravelWise Cycle Challenge 2009! 13 June - 19 July
Take the TravelWise Cycle Challenge for fresh air, fitness and fun. The Challenge invites you, your family and friends to join in for all you need to enjoy cycling more this summer. Let us know how much you cycle during the Challenge and you could win prizes!
To register for your free Challenge pack, together with lots of cycling information and freebies, go to the TravelWise website here.
Bike Fit - Life Fit Tuesday 16th June 2009 11am - 3pm
Liverpool John Moores University are hosting a drop in session at the Foyer Area of the Avril Robarts Learning Resource Centre. Includes information on all aspects of cycling - what bike to buy, local routes you can ride, cycle displays, and basic bike maintenance and advice. So bring your bike for a free safety check up ready for those summer rides; or just come along to browse and discover what cycling could do for you and your fitness! There will also be the chance to win loads of cycling goodies and the opportunity to sign up to TravelWise's Cycle Challenge!
Friday 19th June - Get your Bike Checked for free @ Calderstones Park 11am - 2pm
Bring your bike to The Studio at the Coach House and Cycling Solutions will be on hand to give your bike a safety check courtesy of Liverpool City Council.
Friday 19th June - Get your Bike Checked for free @ Wavertree AthleticsCentre 3.45pm - 5.45pm
Bring your bike along to Wavertree Athletics Centre for a free MOT! Cycling Solutions will be providing a bike safety check session courtesy of Liverpool City Council.
Manchester - Liverpool Charity Bike Ride Sunday 28 June
The Ride starts at The Lowry, Salford Quays along to the Bridgewater Canal, following the Trans Pennine Trail into Liverpool via the Loop Line and NCN Route 56 through Calderstones and Sefton Parks.
Organised by Alder Hey Imagine Appeal and the New Manchester Children's Hospital Appeal to benefit children all over the North West - together they care for over 400,000 children. This event will raise money for some of the sickest children in the North West so please get on your bike for children!
For more information and to book you place, go to the Alder Hey Imagine Appeal website here.
Change Your World Week 29 June - 4 July
Swap just of one of your usual car trips and walk, cycle, take public transport or car-share instead. If we all drove just one less car trip a week, together we would reduce car traffic by ten per cent, giving us healthier journeys, cleaner air and quieter streets.
Last year over 8,000 joined in the Sustrans campaign and gave their car a well earned rest during Change Your World week. This year, and with your help, thousands more can get involved. One small step together becomes one giant leap.
The campaign website for 2009 at www.changeyourworld.org.uk opens on Monday 1 June.
Change Your World web banners, logos, standard text, printed posters, postcards and a viral game are available by emailing changeyourworld@sustrans.org.uk
Liverpool - Chester - Liverpool Bike Ride Sunday 5 July
Now in its 16th year, join over 2200 other cyclists in the only event in the country to include 5 miles underground! As well as the choice of 3 rides through the Wirral and Cheshire countryside, there will be a new Chester Family Fun Ride and 90 mile Sportive.
Click here for more information and online entry at the Pennine Events website.
Loop Line Wander Sunday 5 July
Starting and finishing at the Falstaff Public House, Gateacre Park Drive. Meet outside the pub at 2pm.
Bike Time rides are for everyone who can cycle. Led by friendly trained leaders, rides are at a leisurely pace, suitable for all ages and last a couple of hours. Half an hour before each ride starts, a free bike safety check is available - problems can be diagnosed but not fixed! Under 14's need to bring an adult with them and under 6's are best on a tag-along or seat.
Just one of the cycle rides in Merseyside this summer. For more information on the Bike Time rides, click here to go to the TravelWise website or phone 0151 330 1253.
Stanley Park Circular Sunday 12 July
Starting and finishing at The Glasshouse, Stanley Park. Meet at 2pm.
Bike Time rides are for everyone who can cycle. Led by friendly trained leaders, rides are at a leisurely pace, suitable for all ages and last a couple of hours. Half an hour before each ride starts, a free bike safety check is available - problems can be diagnosed but not fixed! Under 14's need to bring an adult with them and under 6's are best on a tag-along or seat.
Just one of the cycle rides in Merseyside this summer. For more information on the Bike Time rides, click here to go to the TravelWise website or phone 0151 330 1253.
Loop Line Wildflower Tour Sunday 26 July
Starting and finishing at RiceLane Train Station. Meet at 2pm.
Bike Time rides are for everyone who can cycle. Led by friendly trained leaders, rides are at a leisurely pace, suitable for all ages and last a couple of hours. Half an hour before each ride starts, a free bike safety check is available - problems can be diagnosed but not fixed! Under 14's need to bring an adult with them and under 6's are best on a tag-along or seat.
Just one of the cycle rides in Merseyside this summer. For more information on the Bike Time rides, click here to go to the TravelWise website or phone 0151 330 1253.
Cycle for Health Liverpool
Liverpool Primary Care Trust can help you get back on your bike even if you haven't cycled for a while. All cycle sessions are free and led by trained leaders. Places are limited - please reserve your place by calling Jeanette Smith, Cycle for Health Administrator on 0151 234 5064 or email gavin.mclaughlin@liverpoolpct.nhs.uk
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Monday at 10am Otterspool Promenade - meet at Liverpool Cricket Club
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Tuesday at 10am Croxteth Park - meet at Estates Office
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Wednesday at 10am Walton Hall Park - meet at Walton Hall Sports Centre
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Thursday at 10am Sefton Park - meet at Mossley Hill Hospital
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Friday at 10am Calderstones Park - meet at the Courtyard
Other cycling events
For other bike rides and events across Merseyside, please visit www.LetsTravelWise.org/events/