Could Your Bike Be Unsafe? Free Checks in Cornwall This September

Cyclists in Cornwall are being encouraged to dust off their bikes and make sure they are road-ready this September, with free checks and guided rides on offer.

Free Bike Checks in St Austell and Bodmin

Professional bike mechanics will be carrying out free checks at:

• St Austell Leisure Centre on Tuesday 9th September, 10am to 1pm

• Bodmin Leisure Centre on Friday 12th September, 10am to 1pm

Anyone with a bike is welcome to bring it along to have tyres, brakes and gears inspected.

Karen Edmond, GLL Community Sport Manager, said:

“Anyone with a bike is welcome to come along and get tyres, brakes and gears checked for free and the mechanics will advise if more needs to be done that can’t be fixed on the day.”

Easy Ride Out Sessions

Alongside the checks, there will also be relaxed group rides taking place:

• St Austell on Wednesday 10th September, 10am to 12pm

• Bodmin on Friday 19th September, 10am to 12pm

Karen added:

“The cycle rides are a great way of meeting new people and brushing up cycling skills – especially once bikes have been given an expert once-over. BEAT is all about encouraging healthy, car-free travel and we’re really pleased with the take-up so far.

“Booking in advance is essential as turn-ups on the day aren’t possible.”

Backed by BEAT

The programme is part of the Better Engagement in Active Travel (BEAT) Project, funded by Active Travel England and Cornwall Council. It is delivered jointly by GLL, the social enterprise that runs Better leisure centres, and The Cornwall Bicycle Project.

For more information or to book, email: office@thecornwallbicycleproject.co.uk