Free bike maintenance clinics across Reading
Council wants to encourage people to cycle or walk
A series of cycle maintenance sessions are planned across Reading borough over the next two weeks in October.
The free sessions are part of the Council’s aim to encourage cycling and walking in the borough to help reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality and benefit the health and wellbeing of Reading residents.
Members of the public are invited to drop by with their bikes for a free maintenance check, basic fixes and safety tips or just find out more about the planned programme of cycling events.
Visitors to the events can also find out more about free adult cycle training sessions that are being held for residents who want to gain the confidence to ride a bike whether it be for commuting, exercise or for enjoyment.
These sessions are open to all but have been timed to run from 3.30-5.30pm in local community areas so children and families can attend after school.
The clinics will be held at the following locations between 3.30-5.30pm:
Southcote, outside Southcote Library: Tuesday 15 October
Coley Park Community Centre: Wednesday 16 October
Lyndhurst Road Community Centre: Thursday 17 October
Whitley Wood Community Centre: Friday 18 October
Hexham Road Community Centre: Wednesday 23 October
The next session in Reading town centre will be held on Thursday 7 November, 11am to 2pm, on Broad Street outside Sainsbury’s and the final one of the year will take place in Broad Street on Thursday 5 December.
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Cllr John Ennis, Lead Councillor for Climate Strategy and Transport, said:
“These community events will give even more people the opportunity to make sure their cycles are in good condition.
“These sessions are ideal if you want to give your, or your child’s, bike a quick maintenance check, minor repair or pick up some safety tips.
“The sessions are part of the Council’s programme of free cycling activities to encourage active travel, reduce reliance on private cars, improve air quality and benefit people’s health and wellbeing.”
For more information please see the Council website: https://www.reading.gov.uk/vehicles-roads-and-transport/cycling/.