by our RBG Correspondent | Greenwich
It’s Family Bike Week at the Waterway Children’s Centre from 4 to 8 April and there’s lots to do, including learning basic cycle maintenance or if you want to catch-up with the kids and take up cycling for the first time, bikes and instructors will be available too (free).
Family Bike Week - Cycle together. Explore your area
Family Bike Week is run in conjunction with Now’s The Time from the Waterways Children’s Centre in Thamesmead.
Gain confidence and learn skills to cycle as a family with a free family cycling session, led by professional cycling instructors from Bikeworks.
Children and adults will be able to learn how to ride a bike, improve their control skills and learn to cycle safely and confidently on paths and quiet roads with the family. This session offers the opportunity to build on, or prepare for Bikeability skills taught in schools.
Where:
Waterways Children’s Centre, Southwood Road, Thamesmead, London SE28 8EZ.
When:
Sessions take place from 10am to 12midday, Monday to Friday.
To book:
Contact Tracey Megson on 020 8311 5491 or email: cycle-training@greenwich.gov.uk.
What do I need?:
Bring comfy trainers, gloves and a bike if you have one - bikes will be provided FREE to anyone that needs to borrow one
Age: 7 and upwards
Pop-up Bike Market:
On Friday 8 April there’s another pop-up bike market taking place. Over 100 people came to the last event.
Run by Peddle My Wheels in conjunction with Royal Greenwich, the event provides a fun opportunity for families to get together on their bikes, and a chance to buy, sell or swap an old bike.
A FREE crèche will be provided for children under seven.
Where: Waterways Children’s Centre, Southwood Road, Thamesmead, London SE28 8EZ
When: 10am – 1pm
How to book:
Just turn up!
What do I need?: Buyers: cash or card; Sellers: your unwanted bike and photo ID
Age: 7 and upwards but any but children should be accompanied by an adult
Can’t get there during Bike Week? We’ve got two other cycling events, on 3 and 9 April:
Thamesmead Bike Day: Sunday 3 April
Where:
Thamesmere Leisure Centre, Thamesmere Drive, London SE28 8RE
Activity:
Dr Bike free bike health checks, from 10.30am - 4.30pm – all you need is your bike
Activity:
Bike Market and cycle hire, from 10.30am – 1pm - photo ID, £20 deposit, £1 hire fee
Activity:
Family Cycle Training, from 11am – 1pm
Activity:
Family Social Ride, from 2pm – 4pm
Activity:
Bike Maintenance Course (learn the essentials of ‘Bike First Aid’) – 4pm – 6pm – all you need is your bike.
Email:
enquiries@bikeworks.org.uk to guarantee your place.
What do I need:
Comfy trainers and gloves (bikes provided if you need one)
How to book:
Just turn up!
Bicycle Maintenance Course: Saturday 9 April
Where:
Charlton Athletic Football Club, Valley Central, Floyd Road, Charlton SE7 8BL
Activity:
9.30am – 12.30pm: bike checks…puncture repair (wheel on & off) - brakes (pad replacement/adjustment) - gear adjustment – indexing
Activity:
1.30pm – 5.30pm: Gear cable removal and replacement - cable and chain lubrication - ‘knowing your bike’ - tools and checks required to keep your bike road worthy
What do I need?:
Your bike and suitable clothing
How to book:
Book online at www.cycleconfident.com/sponsors/greenwich/
Age: Suitable for age 16+
Cost: £10
Find out more about cycling in Royal Greenwich.
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