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Team Green Britain Bike Week Events
Below are the many different types of activities taking place during Team Green Britain Bike Week. Find your nearest event and register today.
Bike to work???Bike to work events are all about motivating more people to cycle to work. Gliding through the gridlock and cycling to work is a great way to beat the rush-hour. It can also have a major positive impact on the environment. Our roads would be less busy, our air and our atmosphere less polluted, our cities cleaner and less congested, if more people cycled to work. Cycle skills trainingWith new national standards in place for child and adult cycle training, there's never been a better opportunity to get back on your bike. Get your confidence back through training and be ready to cycle anywhere. These days, there are a number of resources available to people including:
Adult beginner - easy ride, out on the back-roadsFind out where the quiet back-roads and good quality cycle trails with smooth surfacing are in your local area. Cycle routes around the country can be found on Sustrans’ website at www.sustransorg.uk.Once you’ve built up your confidence you can look to increase your distance and take on more challenging routes. Parent and children ride - family routes for the futureIn the UK, a huge proportion of new bike sales are to children. It's reassuring to know that despite everything that TV and Playstations have to offer, bikes continue to be high on the Christmas and birthday wish-lists of the younger generation. These events aim to bring parents and children together on their bikes with the aim of developing long term cycling use. To search for your nearest event, please click here Longer road ride - clocking up the milesFor the more experienced cyclist, these events set a longer road ride to ensure that cyclists can set themselves a challenge during Team Green Britain Bike Week. These can involve distance or time challenges on road or off-road terrain. Traffic-free ride - clean air for allThe creation of the National Cycle Network (NCN) has helped cyclists find the best traffic free rides. It provides great routes across open spaces, along old railway lines, bridleways, quiet country lanes and parks where cycling is free from traffic and congestion. To find out about the National Cycle Network please visit www.sustrans.org.uk Off-road ride - roughing it in the woodsChallenging, un-surfaced tracks and cross-country routes are great for the more experienced cyclist. These events provide opportunities for you to participate in a fast, fun and furious day out. Picnic/barbecue - bicycle clips and cucumber sandwichesTeam Green Britain Bike Week picnics and barbeques are always a popular choice. They provide a good wholesome focal point for families and friend who may want to come together to meet others engaged in similar cycle-exploits. Free cycle safety check – Britain’s Biggest Bike FixGet free cycle safety checks and advice from Dr Bike to make sure that your bike is up to scratch! Dr Bikes are trained mechanics or enthusiastic cyclists who perform health checks on bikes. In 2011, Team Green Britain Bike Week is aiming to fix as many bikes as possible in ‘Britain’s Biggest Bike Fix’; and get both rider and bike fit for summer. Cycle fair – show and tellCycle fairs are a great way to introduce or re-introduce yourself to cycling. Cycle shows will have all sorts of cycling information for you, local clubs, bike retailers as well as lots of people who will be able to give you advice tips on cycling. Free advice on cycling - bicycle consultationDuring Team Green Britain Bike Week it will be common for bike shops and retailers to provide you with free advice. Please click here to use our Bike Shop search Other sources of advice include:
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Team Green Britain Bike Week encourages all kinds of promotional activity, with an emphasis on organised rides and events.