Pedal to the Wokingham market place for national bike week
edal power brought 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 were 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 Wokingham 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 held the stand to pass on information about cycling in the borough and as an opportunity for people to pick up road safety resources, such as fluorescent cycle straps and stickers. The community wardens offered free bike safety checks as well.”
Local Wokingham cyclist Robin Smith, who attended the stand and had his bike security marked, said: "This is a good thing. More people on bikes and fewer people in cars and lorries would make a more pleasurable experience for those who like spending quality social time eating and drinking in the town centre.”
Executive member for Wokingham highways and transport Cllr Keith Baker 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. National Bike Week has been a great opportunity for Council staff to provide the advice and kit people need to ride safely.”
National Bike Week is the UK's unique celebration of cycling. The aim is to encourage more Wokingham 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 held the stand to pass on information about cycling in the borough and as an opportunity for people to pick up road safety resources, such as fluorescent cycle straps and stickers. The community wardens offered free bike safety checks as well.”
Local Wokingham cyclist Robin Smith, who attended the stand and had his bike security marked, said: "This is a good thing. More people on bikes and fewer people in cars and lorries would make a more pleasurable experience for those who like spending quality social time eating and drinking in the town centre.”
Executive member for Wokingham highways and transport Cllr Keith Baker 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. National Bike Week has been a great opportunity for Council staff to provide the advice and kit people need to ride safely.”
Wokingham Borough Council
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