In this issue:
CycleFest is a free family event in Millennium Place, Coventry City Centre this Saturday 25 September from 10am to 4pm. No need to book, just turn up outside Coventry Transport Museum.
Check out 10 things you can do at the event:
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Try a bike in the Cycle Arena – but not just any bike: There are a range of bikes to try for all ages including two and three wheelers, ebikes, cargo bikes, tricycles, as well as adapted bikes from Midland Mencap’s Parkride team.
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Have fun at the ever popular Pedal Power Arcade:
- Spin some art
- Race your friends and family
- Make your own smoothie
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Does your bike need some love?
Dr Bike is here to help as part of the Big Bike Revival.
- Bring your bike to Millennium Place 10am - 4pm
- Find Dr Bike by the Whittle Arch
- Dr Bike will give your bike a free check up
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Protect your bike by getting it security marked by West Midlands Police and added to the national Bike Register from around 11am.
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Bring an unwanted bike to CycleFest to donate to The Bike Project for reuse by local refugees and asylum seekers.
- Register your bike by filling in the online form
- Bring your bike and its special B-number (emailed and texted to you) to CycleFest at Millennium Place.
- The drop off point by Dr Bike is open 10am-4pm
Why not visit the In The City Festival in Broadgate and Shelton Square afterwards, which celebrates cultures through music, art, dance and food. (12 - 6pm).
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Sustrans will be at Cycle Fest encouraging families to cycle and scoot to school 27 September - 1 October. Find out more. Families who pledge to take part are entered in to a prize draw to win a Frog bike.
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Regular users of West Midlands Cycle Hire can now buy minute bundles, which means there's no unlock fee whenever you ride. The cost of one minute of riding is 5p.
Occasional users can also save by hiring a bike 6am - 11am
New users get their first ride free (up to 30 minutes).
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Take advantage of free cycle training sessions this month, choose from, Learn to ride, Cycle skills and On road training - Book now
Learn to Ride sessions for children (under 16) return in the October half term holidays. See October newsletter for details.
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For information on learning to ride, routes, bike shops visit www.coventry.gov.uk/cycling.
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