Have you been to a bike shop recently? It’s like they’ve all been looted! New bikes and parts are in very short supply. So if you have an old bike but it’s in need of some love because it’s been sitting around for years, neglected you have some choices. You can come and see us and attend one of our very wonderful bike fix sessions. Or you can have a go at getting it ship-shape yourself first. Or have a go first, and then if it doesn’t work out, come and see us. What harm can you do?!! Here’s a
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Kentish bike fix
Our next Kentish community bike fix is this Saturday, 24th October 2020 from 10.30am till 1.30pm at @theeastmallingcentre . You need to book a half-hour slot so do that here: https://buff.ly/2DHLDhE #pumpeduptocycle #BigBikeRevival @Snodland2017 @TMBC_Kent #communityproject
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Bike theft
With the upturn in bike sales, there’s been an equivalent upturn in bike theft. How can you reduce the risk of becoming a victim of this horrible crime: https://buff.ly/34eesgf #biketheft #theft #theftprevention #stolenbike
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Pop-up bike fix
Saturday 24th October we are running another Pop-up Bike fix on the #Aylesbury #se17 1 till 4pm at the outdoor gym, Beaconsfield road. Got a broken bike? Live on the estate? Bring it down. @2inspireSE17 @SouthwarkYAs @BurgessSports @se17 #pumpeduptoride #twowheelsgood
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Change is possible
Change is possible. It might not be a smooth and easy path to follow, but successfully clearing roads of traffic to allow children to walk and cycle to school is achievable. See here: https://buff.ly/2SZDCZv It’s heart-warming to see such great success. Beating back the motor car is a beautiful thing to bear witness to! #activetravel #cleanair #morekidsonbikes #pedalpower #cycleforhealth
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Cycle lanes
Do cycle lanes add pollution through increased vehicle congestion? It appears not! Why cycle lanes are Clean Air Day’s best friend – see here: https://buff.ly/2GR4GHK
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Nation’s favourite
Cycling is now the UK’s “favourite form of transport” (apparently) as bike commuting has risen by 38%. All good stuff, of course, but we’ve got a long way to go before we turn the corner on the dominant car culture. https://buff.ly/33Fw9VC #activetravel #cleanair #cyclinglife #twowheelsgood
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Muddy Tom
The imperious @Tompid, Tom Pidcock, has been crowned E-mountain bike World Champion – did you know there was such a thing?! What’s more, isn’t it great to get this muddy?!! “That was a lot of fun,” said Tom afterwards. Yes, we bet it most certainly was. https://buff.ly/34C8JQr #ebike #ebikechat #getoutandride #cyclinglife #twowheelsgood #pedalpower
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Busy, busy, busy
Busy, busy busy. Thanks to everyone who came to our last Snodland Community Bike Fix, which was a huge success. Special thanks to Blake for helping and to Wigmore Cycling Club for the loan of the gazebo – made it much more comfortable! See you again on Saturday 17th Oct. Don’t forget to book! @Snodland2017 @WeAreCyclingUK #PumpedUpToCycle #SnodlandTownCouncil
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Pumped up!
We are “pumped up” and ready for our next Snodland Community Bike Fix sessions – as kindly sponsored by @WeAreCyclingUK #PumpedUpToCycle Please note these are slightly different from what has previously been advised. @Snodland2017 #SnodlandTownCouncil #ActiveTravel #justride
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