Frome Community Bike Project (FCBP) and Cycle Together are offering a range of activities for cyclists of all levels of ability for this year’s Great Big Green Week, running from 8th to 16th June. All FCBP events during Great Big Green Week are free to attend; some require booking in advance. Frome Community Bike Project Director Emma Parker said:
“Thanks to funding from Green and Healthy Frome, we’re able to run loads of extra cycling activities and events this Great Big Green Week – and you don’t need to be a seasoned rider to take part. Gain confidence if you’ve got a bit out of practice with our class for adult beginners on 13th June, or bring your bike to our maintenance class the following day and pick up some skills to keep your bike running smoothly. For those of you with a bit more riding experience, we’re heading off for a sociable 9-mile bike ride on Sunday 9th June, and a more challenging 20-mile ride around beautiful countryside (with rest and refreshment stops, of course!) on Sunday 16th June.”
“Dr Bike is on hand throughout Great Big Green Week at Frome’s Saturday market on the 8th and at Station Approach on 12th and 15th June: bring us your bike to mend or start/relaunch your cycling journey by buying one of our refurbished bikes.”
FCBP and Cycle Together at Great Big Green Week:
Sat 8th June, 9am to 3pm: The team are at Frome’s Saturday market with a selection of refurbished bikes for sale, along with their popular ‘Dr Bike’ clinic, offering free advice and safety checks to keep your own bike in optimum condition.
Sun 9th June 10am to 1pm: Group bike ride – a fairly easy nine-mile ride on quiet roads with a few gentle hills. No one will be left behind; lots of stops along the way – this is a social ride not a fitness test or a race! 3 hours, including a cafe stop. Booking required.
Weds 12th June 10am to 4pm: Dr Bike – free bike checks and advice at Frome Community Bike Project, Station Approach Frome.
Thurs 13th June 12.30pm to 1.30pm: Adult Cycle Training Level 1 – Learn about safe cycling techniques on quieter roads. Practise turning in and out of simple junctions and learn about positioning and communication with other road users. Taught by a qualified National Standard Cycle Instructor. Booking required.
Fri 14th Jun 10am to 12pm: Bike Maintenance class – Learn how to remove your wheel, locate and repair a puncture then replace your wheel and check your brakes ready to ride away. Booking required.
Sat 15th June 10am to 4pm: Dr Bike – free bike checks and advice at Frome Community Bike Project, Station Approach Frome.
Sun 16th June 9.30 am to 12.30pm: Group bike ride – a beautiful 20-mile route looping around the South of Frome and stopping at The Bradley Pantry for refreshments. Difficulty level: intermediate. No one will be left behind; lots of stops along the way. Duration 3 hours, including a cafe stop. Booking required.
Frome Community Bike Project is a not-for-profit bike recycling centre and community cycle hub. The Cycle Together project is part of Green and Healthy Frome, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, supporting people to make choices that are good for their health and good for the planet. More information is at https://www.fromebikeproject.org/ and https://greenhealthyfuturefrome.org/
