CYCLING
Prepare to saddle-up
Whether you are a seasoned cyclist who does the daily commute on two wheels
or you have not been on a bike for years, everyone will be welcome at the
council’s Summer of Cycling events. Jessica O’Neil-Shaw reports.
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tarting in April with a cycle
‘library’ allowing families to
borrow child seats and trailers,
it will peak in July with two
all day cycling festivals held in local
parks. Over the course of several
months, the family-friendly programme
of events will include something
for everyone.
Take a look at the calendar on the
facing page to see what is planned so
you can put dates in your diary and find
out how to sign-up for events if necessary;
and visit ealingnewsextra.co.uk/
features/summer-of-cycling for
more details.
As well as being fun and free,
cycling can also help your physical
fitness and lower your blood pressure
and resting heart rate. It also offers
significant mental health benefits such
as reducing stress and helping to
combat depression.
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It is for these reasons that Ealing
Council and its partners provide a
range of support to help residents
pedalling all year round. For details
visit www.ealing.gov.uk/cycling
‘A LOT OF FUN’
Council leader Julian Bell said: “The
Summer of Cycling looks like a lot of
fun for people of all ages, and will
hopefully prove to be a great way to
encourage people to Get Moving by
introducing them to the enjoyment
and benefits of getting around on
a bike. But it has another serious
message, too. Getting out of your car
and on to a bike is not just better for
your personal health, it’s better for
all of us by cutting air pollution and
traffic congestion. Air quality is a huge
concern in London and contributes
to the deaths of thousands of people
per year.”
Find out about the Get Moving
campaign to help people to
be more active at
ealingnewsextra.co.uk/getmoving
SUMMER OF CYCLING:
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
n Guided bike rides around the
borough: Two events in July
n Pedal-powered cinema: August
at Lammas Park (Northfield
Avenue entrance). Outdoor
screening of The Greatest
Showman (PG) run entirely on
pedal power
n Rides for women: West London
Breeze group, which launched
last year, hosts regular bike rides
for women – including regular
rides in Southall every Tuesday
from 11am until the end of July.