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Bike Week 2010

 
 
Team Green Britain Bike Week Saturday 19th - Sunday June 27th
Team Green Britain Bike Week is an annual opportunity to promote cycling and show how cycling can easily be part of everyday life. Demonstrating the social, health and environmental benefits of cycling, the week aims to get people to give cycling a go all over the UK. This year we aim to make 'everyday cycling for everyone'!
 
Go to www.bikeweek.org.uk to find an event near you and/or register your own event.
 
2010 Commuter Challenge - June 21st-July 4th
You can now pre-register for our 2010 Commuter Challenge here.

 
CANCELLED Saturday June 19th
Family Pedal Power in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care
Fun, family-friendly ride along the pretty River Lune Millennium path to the Crook O Lune - and raise money for a unique cancer charity, Marie Curie Cancer Care. Marie Curie Cancer Care representatives will be there to greet you and you will be met at the end by the fundraising team who will help you and your family celebrate completing the ride. All children taking part must be accompanied by an adult.
 
All monies raised will be spent by the charity on providing free nursing care for terminally ill cancer patients in your local area who have chosen to spend their final days in the comfort of their own home instead of hospital. We ask, as a family, that you try and raise sponsorship. £20 provides one hour of nursing care and £180 is the cost of a whole shift, so whatever you can raise will make a difference!
 
Start 11am at Green Ayre, Lancaster (approx 6.5 km) Adult £5 (children free) incl. fundraising pack
www.mariecurie.org.uk or contact Zoe on 01254 855031 / zoe.casson@mariecurie.org.uk
 
 
Sunday June 20th
Guided ride to the Catch the Wind Kite festival in Morecambe
Along the River Lune Millennium Path and Lancaster Morecambe greenway.  A nice easy ride suitable for all the family.
Departs Crook o'Lune at 11am   -  Departs Millennium Bridge, Lancaster at 11:45am
More info re the festival at www.moremusic.org.uk or call 01524 831997
 
 
Monday June 21st
Bike to Work Day at Royal Lancaster Infirmary 8am-2pm
Staff at RLI who cycle to work on this day will receive free bike maintenance from Dr. Bike and a meal voucher (available from General Office) for use in the Skylight Restaurant. The Cycling Town team will be present with cycling info and freebies in the Skylight Restaurant.  There is also the opportunity to try out cycling to work by using the 'Try-a-bike' available with helmet and hi-vis from the General Office.
 
 
Tuesday June 22nd
Bike to Work Day at Primary Care Trust 8am-11:30am
Staff at PCT, Moor Lane, who cycle to work on this day will receive free bike maintenance from Dr. Bike and a free breakfast. The Cycling Town team will be present with cycling info and freebies in the cafeteria.  A 30 minute lunchtime ride led by staff will depart at 12.30.
 
Bike to Work Day at Lancaster and Morecambe College 12pm-3pm
Staff at Lancaster and Morecambe College who cycle to work on this day will receive free bike maintenance from Dr. Bike. There will be an official opening of the new bike workshop and changing facilities at 12.30pm.  The Cycling Town team will be present with cycling info and freebies in the reception area from 12pm.
 
GreenLancaster 'Locally Sourced' Festival 12pm-5pm
Staff and students at Lancaster University who cycle or walk to the University on this day will receive a free lunch voucher. Vouchers will be given to people as they enter campus via the Bailrigg cyclepath between 8am and 12pm.  The Energy Saving Trust will also be in attendance on this day.  The Festival takes place in Lancaster Square.
 
 
Wednesday June 23rd
National Bike to Work Day - Breakfast on the Bridge supported by Sainsbury's Lancaster
Join us on the Millennium Bridge between 7am-9am to celebrate National Bike to Work Day:
   Free breakfast bag incl hot drink
   Free Quick Bike Checks
   Chat to the Cycling Town Team  
   Meet fellow cyclists
 
 
Bike to Work Day at Lancaster University 10:30am-2.30pm
Staff and students at Lancaster University who cycle to campus on this day will receive free bike maintenance from Dr. Bike in Edward Roberts Court (outside LUSU).  The Cycling Town team and Travelwise team will also be present in Edward Roberts Court with cycling info, public transport info and freebies from 10:30am. 
 
 
Thursday June 24th
Bike to Work Day at Heysham Power Station, EDF Energy 8am-12pm
Staff at Heysham Power Station who cycle to work on this day will receive free bike maintenance from Dr. Bike. Further details on this event will be announced soon.
 
Bike Week Twenty Club Ride at Millennium Bridge, Lancaster 6pm
Our regular Twenty Club rides continue throughout Bike Week.  20 miles in around 2 hours.  We'll be heading to the pub after this ride in readiness for the Bike Week Evening Bike Ride...to another pub!
 
Bike Week Evening Bike Ride 9pm
Join us for a fun night time ride along the River Lune Millenniumpath to the Glasson Dock area (for a pub visit).
Bring lights.
Departs 9pm from the Millennium Bridge
 
Friday June 25th
Bike to Work Day at White Lund Depot, Lancaster City Council 6:30am-9:30am
Staff at White Lund Depot, Lancaster City Council who cycle to work on this day will receive a free light breakfast and bike maintenance from Dr. Bike. The Cycling Town team will be on hand to give advice and answer any queries you might have about cycling locally.
 
Bike Week Market Square Roadshow 11am-3pm
Join us in Market Square, Lancaster for our monthly roadshow where you can find out about all things cycling in the District.  We'll be handing out freebies and advice.  Dr. Bike will be present fixing all kinds of bike-related problems for free.
 
 
Saturday June 26th
Introduction to Bike Maintenance (women)
FREE Introduction to Bike Maintenance (level 1) - Women only 10am - 12:30pm
Furniture Matters Training Centre, 1 Ridge Square, Lancaster
 
 
Sunday June 27th
ride in BowlandA Sunday in Bowland
Challenge yourself on this longer ride (approx 25-30 miles) exploring the beautiful nearby countryside. This will involve mainly on-road riding and some hills. Please bring water, snacks, puncture repair kit etc.
Departs 11am from the Millennium Bridge