Joey and I are keen to start cycling, and we think this Project in Birmingham is really great! They have so much to offer so its well worth a look if you live locally (Anna’s Grandma lives in Erdington by the way, another reason we love this project so much). In putting together our cycle themed newsletter we have learned loads about how green cycling is, how useful bikes are and the cool stuff can be done with your bike when its old. All in all, we are pretty impressed with bikes! This is What Bike North Birmingham had to say:
NB: THIS PROJECT HAS NOW ENDED
Bike Everyone is part of the Bike North Birmingham project and we are making it easy for residents of Erdington and Sutton Coldfield Constituencies to get on their bikes! With cycle routes in and around the area and with more to come – our aim is to make cycling more accessible for the ‘may be’ cyclist’, whether it’s cycling to work, to the shops or purely for pleasure and fitness.
Bike North Birmingham was launched in April 2012 and in its first year up to December 2012, and despite the poor weather, we managed to attract over 350 adults and families on to our leisure rides. Over 112 adults took part in the Learn to Ride Programme over 100 bikes have been loaned out for up to 6 months giving people the opportunity to really think about buying a bike for good. The short term hire bikes have been loaned out over 250 times and many people have reported that thanks to the project their travel habits are changing and they feel they are becoming fitter as a result.
To help people discover the joys of cycling, we offer:
FREE bike hire:
For individuals, friends and families, borrow a bike for the day and get out and explore some of the parks and cycle routes in the North of Birmingham. Bikes are available from our two new cycling hubs at Erdington and Wyndley Leisure Centres.
FREE long term loan of bikes:
Need a bike to get to work or help cut the cost of getting around? Thinking about buying a bike but not sure? Borrow one of ours for a few months to help you decide!
FREE cycle training:
If you’ve never ridden a bike before or haven’t cycled for a while, or maybe you just need a confidence boost, book some sessions with us!
FREE Commuter training:
Do you want to be more confident on the road and perhaps cycle to and from work, we can help with 1 -1 training!
FREE Leisure Rides:
and other cycle activities
Fun group rides with qualified Ride Leaders for cyclists of
all abilities
FREE Cycle maintenance classes:
Learn some basic maintenance to keep your bike in a good condition
Some up and coming activities for you to join in with in the next couple of months are:
Easy Riders Cycling Group – a Wheelie Friendly way to cycle!
Weekly on Wednesdays at 10am
Normal Starting Point: Brookvale Park
Level: Gentle – Moderate
Cycling around and about from the tranquil Brookvale Park and other locations. Why not come along to enjoy a sociable and satisfying morning bike ride?
Health and Fitness Rides
Weekly on Thursdays at 10am
Starting Point: Brookvale Park
Level: Gentle – Leisurely
Do you want to Lose Weight? Stop Smoking? Get Fit? Cycling can help! So why not get on a bike and ride towards a healthier lifestyle? Feel great about yourself!
Aston Hall for Tea
Sunday 16th June 2013 at 11:30am – 1:30pm
Starting Point: Brookvale Park by the Sailing Club, B23 7SL
Level: Leisurely/ Moderate
Cycle back in time to 17th Century surroundings; feel refreshed from time in the tea rooms and a wander around the idyllic gardens and grounds. 10% discount in tea rooms!
Find The Fort by Bike
Starting Point: Erdington Leisure Centre [Pool], B24 9EJ
Fri 14th June at 12pm – 1pm and Sunday 7th July at 10am – 11am
Level: Leisurely/Moderate
Find out how quick and easy it is to get to The Fort Shopping Park from Erdington by bike!
Lots more rides on www.bikenorthbirmingham.org.uk (website has now changed hands) – don’t forget to book by calling us on 464 1020
FREE Basic Cycle Maintenance courses and workshops
Our five session courses will introduce you to basic cycle maintenance in a relaxed and supportive environment. You don’t need any experience, just the desire to get hands on and skilled up!
Courses cover: Puncture repairs, replacing inner 
tubes, headsets, handlebars and stems, set up and adjustment of brakes and gears and how to index them too.
Tuesdays 7pm – 8.30pm
4th ,11th,18th,25th June, 2nd July at Kingsbury School and Sports College, B24 8RE
Wednesdays 7pm – 8.30pm
5th , 12th. 19th, 26thJune, 3rd July
Clifton Road Youth and Community Centre, B73 6EB
To book any of our activities call 0121 464 1020
Activities open to Leisure Card holders residing in Erdington and Sutton Coldfield Constituencies.