Pedal to the Wokingham market place for Bike Week
Pedal power brings National Bike Week to Wokingham this month from June 16 to June 24. And on Friday June 22, Wokingham Borough Council and highways consultants Mouchel Parkman will be talking about all things two-wheeled and offering free bike checks, at a special stand in Wokingham Market Place.
National Bike Week is the UK's unique celebration of cycling. The aim is to encourage more people to cycle more often, and to demonstrate that cycling enables people to have fun, get fit and feel free.
“As part of our road safety agenda, we want to make sure people cycle safely,” said road safety advisor Katie Webb. “We will be holding the stand from 1pm to 4pm on June 22 and we’ll be passing on lots of information about cycling in the borough. We will also be giving away road safety resources, such as fluorescent cycle straps and stickers. The community wardens will also be offering free bike safety checks for anyone who brings their bike along.”
Executive member for Wokingham highways and transport Cllr Keith Baker, who will be at the stand for a photo call at 1pm, said: “The council is always keen to promote transport alternatives that help ease traffic and keep everybody fit and healthy. Cycling is great fun and commuting by bike saves people money too. Hopefully at this stand we can help more people get on their bikes, by providing the advice and kit they need to do it safely.”
Visitors will have a chance to win a cycle helmet and even to take part in the national Bike Week competition to win a family break at Center Parcs. For more information on Bike Week, please visit www.bikeweek.org.uk
National Bike Week is the UK's unique celebration of cycling. The aim is to encourage more people to cycle more often, and to demonstrate that cycling enables people to have fun, get fit and feel free.
“As part of our road safety agenda, we want to make sure people cycle safely,” said road safety advisor Katie Webb. “We will be holding the stand from 1pm to 4pm on June 22 and we’ll be passing on lots of information about cycling in the borough. We will also be giving away road safety resources, such as fluorescent cycle straps and stickers. The community wardens will also be offering free bike safety checks for anyone who brings their bike along.”
Executive member for Wokingham highways and transport Cllr Keith Baker, who will be at the stand for a photo call at 1pm, said: “The council is always keen to promote transport alternatives that help ease traffic and keep everybody fit and healthy. Cycling is great fun and commuting by bike saves people money too. Hopefully at this stand we can help more people get on their bikes, by providing the advice and kit they need to do it safely.”
Visitors will have a chance to win a cycle helmet and even to take part in the national Bike Week competition to win a family break at Center Parcs. For more information on Bike Week, please visit www.bikeweek.org.uk
Wokingham Borough Council
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