For anybody reading this who would like to feel fitter, have more energy, sleep better, feel happier or lose weight..... then read on. I would like to introduce you to an old friend who can help - the bicycle!!!
For those of you that think cycling for your health involves 30 mile rides clad in bright yellow lycra then think again. Even bike rides of a short distance for someone just returning to cycling can reduce your risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke by up to 22%. Every little helps. Think about using your bike to go to the shop or post office, pick the kids up from school, go to visit a friend, take the grandkids for a short cycle ride or join one of our regular led cycle rides. After 2 weeks of getting active on your bike you will notice that you are not as breathless, have bags of energy and feel more positive about life. Oh and you can lose up to 11 pounds of fat a year just from cycling!
If you would like to have a go at cycling but you haven't ridden a bike in many years, you aren't confident to go out on your bike on your own, you don't want to ride on the road or you have never learned to ride.
The good news is the Cycling for Health project can help you get back in the saddle. See if any of the options below are for you and get in touch.!
No bike? No Problem! We can lend you a bike if you want to come along to any of our refresher or learn to ride days and see if cycling is for you.
As the old saying goes "its just like riding a bike" it really is never to late to get back in the saddle!
Adults Learn to Ride Days
FREE day long courses to teach
you how to ride a bike. Qualified
cycle trainers will be on hand to
teach an adult only class. Fun and
confidence building. Bike and Helmet
provided.
FREE Cycling Refresher Days.
Not ridden for years? This fun day
helps you build confidence on your bike.
Learn how to use your brakes & gears
properly. Adults only class. Bikes and
Helmets provided.
Cycle Maintenance Workshops
Basic cycle maintenance for beginners
Half day course.
Fix a puncture, brakes, gears.
Run by trained CYTECH qualified technicians.
There will be a charge for this course.
Regular FREE Cycle Rides
Join a local Cycling for Health Group.
Regular hour long cycle rides led by
trained volunteer cycle leaders.Contact us to find
one near you. You will need your own bicycle.
FREE Family cycle event days
Watch out for an event in your area. Family fun days
Easter Egg Hunts, Treasure Hunts, Santa Cycle rides
and pedalling picnics.
Please see local newspaper "whats on sections" and
check out our website "events" page.
The Cycling for Health project is funded by North Cumbria Primary Care Trust, Sport England and is based within Cumbria County Council
Just five good reasons to get back on your bike
"Even new cyclists covering short distances can reduce their risk of dying from a stroke or heart attack by up to 22%"
Regular cyclists enjoy a fitness level equal to that of a person 10 years younger.
A 15 minute bike ride to and from work 5 times a week will burn off the equivalent of 11 pounds of body fat a year.
Cycle your cares away - regualr exercise can reduce stress, depression and anxiety
Being physically inactive carries an equal risk (in terms of developing heart disease) as smoking 20 cigarettes per day or raised cholesterol.
Cumbria County Council Contact:
Name
Mark Brierley
Phone
01228 226740