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| October 2010 |
Hello!
Autumn is here, bringing crisp mornings, early sunsets and piles of brightly coloured leaves to ride through. But all too soon, winter's icy conditions will keep us away from those cycle trails. So re-discover your "me" time this month by getting out and about in the great outdoors.
Here's the latest cycling news from Bristol and South Gloucestershire: |
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Ten Cycling City bike work stations up for grabs
Do you know your cranks from your cassettes? We're looking for ten cycle repair champions to set up community workstations across Bristol. We provide the tools, you provide the expertise.
Each workstation comes with a comprehensive set of bike tools, a track pump, a bike stand and a bike maintenance book. Visit our news page for details on how to apply. |
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Your thoughts needed on new cycle paths
Three new cycle paths have been proposed in and around Bristol. One is part of Sustrans' Connect2 path through Ashton Court and the other is in Eastville Park as part of the Frome Greenway.
Each proposal has a pro and anti lobby. Your views are needed to support Bristol and North Somerset councils in their decisions. Tell us what you think...
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Half term holiday courses
Need to keep the little ones entertained this half term? Enroll them on a fun half term cycling course and you'll also help them learn how to cycle safely.
Courses are running in Bristol and South Gloucestershire at a number of locations. Adult cycle rides are running too - visit the events calender for more details. |
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Cycling City goes to university...
Well, Cycling City's road show team to be precise. It's all part of Cycling City's efforts to get Bristol and South Gloucestershire's 30,000 or so students to gear up for a new university term.
The road show team are attending campus Freshers' Fairs this month, promoting some of the great services available to those feeling a bit tentative about making those first pedal revolutions.
Loan bikes, urban cycle skills sessions, cycle maps and Dr Bike sessions will all be on offer - available to both students and non-students. |
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Pedal power reaps great rewards
In the last few months, an astonishing 18 schools in the Cycling City area have been awarded a Bronze Sustrans School Mark Award. Read the full story on our news pages and find out if a school near you is encouraging its pupils to arrive by bike. |
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"Life-changing" cycle project up and running
Life Cycle UK's Bike Minded project launched earlier this year and has now helped more than 40 people with mental health problems to get out and about by bicycle.
As one participant put it: "Bike Minded has increased my confidence ... people need to know how good and life-changing this project is!” |
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Your suggestions wanted for more cycle parking locations
Bristol has already seen 1000 new cycle parking stands added to our streets - but we know there are still areas where more stands are needed. We want you to tell us where you think more Sheffield stands are needed.
Email cycling.city@bristol.gov.uk and tell us where you'd like to see new places to park your bike. |
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In other news...
- Bristol Cycle Festival was a huge success. Were you one of 300 people who watched Point Break on the Pill cycle path? Or perhaps one of 600 people taking part in the Freewheelin' Carnival. Visit bristolcyclefestival.com to find pictures and videos from the festival fortnight.
- Jack fm's car vs bike challenge proved that bikes beat cars through rush hour traffic on four out of five mornings.
- During September eagle-eyed police officers caught a Bristol bike theif red-handed - he then confessed to another 100 cycle crimes!
- How did you get on in Jam Busting? The competition is over and winners are being notified. Find out if you beat your colleagues by logging on to the Jam Busting website.
- If you missed him during Bristol Cycle Festival, watch out for best selling author Rob Penn during November as he comes back to the city for a talk at Waterstones book shop.
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