Snodland Bike Club rider meetups are starting again! Tuesday evenings, 6pm till 7.30pm, starting next Tuesday 26th March 2022. Skills > games > fun races > snacks Kids 11 to 17 all welcome. To register your interest, click here: https://ccw.bike/sbc-eoi @kentreconnect
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Monthly Archives March 2022
Bike Buddies
Here is a great project to remove barriers to cycling for Primary School Children in Scotland.: https://buff.ly/36wmXXz As part of the Bike Buddies Scheme, it’s a partnership which is run by Forth Environment Link and funded by the Scottish government. The Active Travel Coordinator of the scheme, Shirley Paterson said: “We know that the final years of primary school are a crucial time for establishing healthy behaviours that have the potential to last into secondary school and beyond”. It’s a job to disagree with that!
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Big wheel and walk
It is fantastic to see @SchwalbeUK partnering with @Sustrans to promote the benefits of everyday cycling to young people. Bike tyre manufacturer Schwalbe are looking beyond a post-pandemic spike in sales in an attempt to prolong the cycling boom by supporting Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel campaign. https://buff.ly/3L2L13d #BigWalkAndWheel
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Mech bending
Here’s a terrific short video explainer by Manon from @gcntweet on how to straighten a bent rear mech hanger using the correct tool, and also a home hack if you don’t have one:
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Workstand for the ages
Here is a great review of a workhorse of a bike repair stand written by @vickybalfour from the good people at Bike Radar. It is one of those things like saucepans and kitchen knives: buy quality and buy once! It’s just a humble workstand, but it will last you a lifetime and makes bike repairs so much easier. https://buff.ly/3qmjphO #homebikemechanics #bikerepairs #cycling #bikemechanics #biketools #repairandreuse
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Fat clothing
Clothing retailer Fat Face has teamed up with Raleigh to produce a range of clothing featuring some of Raleigh’s most memorable bikes. Just look at those graphics….mmmm! Definitely a pure 1980s Raleigh Burner vibe going on here: https://buff.ly/3IzX9qF
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Learn to ride in Kent
Looking for something to do in Snodland over the Easter Holidays? Why not help your child learn to ride a bike? 5th April, 1 hour lessons. Bring your own bike, or we have some you can borrow. How cool is that?!! #LearnToRide To book: https://buff.ly/36wLxaY
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Breaking down barriers
We hear you! “I would probably say Muslim women, BAME (black, Asian, and minority ethnic) women, women of colour on top of that they’ve got religious barriers, they’ve got cultural barriers, they’ve got clothing barriers.” says Shgufta Anwar of the Hijabi riders group. There are many barriers to cycling for some people. To adapt and overcome is the only way forward. Read all about the amazing Hijabi riders group here: https://buff.ly/35ZXpSL
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IWD every day
We are fans of International Women Day celebrations EVERY DAY here at Cycleworks HQ. An inspiring story of a Mum of SEVEN!! – and her journey with cycling: https://buff.ly/3u116zJ #cyclingforhealth #cyclingforfreedom #bikeisbest #zerocarbontravel #womencycling #girlsbike2
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Adult Bike Ride
Come on down for the next Community Cycleworks Snodland Adult Rides group bike ride, this Saturday 12th February 2020. We meet 10 am at Snodland Community Centre, Paddlesworthy Road. Around 8 miles with a trip to the #MoodLiftCafe afterwards, for those that want to indulge in delicious coffee and cakes! Gentle guided ride, meet new riders, and exercise while having fun! Aimed at new or returning riders with a friendly and supportive vibe.
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