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CYCLING FREE! Hounslow is offering free 1-to-1 cycle instruction, a free bike service and personalised route planning, visit: www.hounslowtravelactive.co.uk If you don’t own a bike, a loan bike can be provided, together with additional instruction lessons if your GP refers you to an exercise programme. For more infomration about the above visit: www.hounslowtravelactive.co.uk or email: [email protected] On your Bike Social Rides Free social cycle rides around Hounslow led by qualified cycle instructors. Rides are open to cyclists of all ages and fitness levels and are a great way to experience the fun of cycling through low-paced leisurely rides. Free bike maintenance checks are also available before the ride starts. FREE! • Sunday 5 October 2014 - Ride to, Hanworth Park & Crane Park; meet 10am at Homebase, Twickenham Road, TW13 6EZ • Saturday 11 October 2014 Ride to Chiswick; meet 1.45pm at Brentford Works, 188 High Street, Brentford, TW8 8AQ • Sunday 2 November 2014 - Ride to Hounslow Heath, Crane Park & Hanworth Park; meet 10am at Hounslow Heath Nature Reserve, TW4 5A For more information about the above and/or to register, visit: www.hounslowtravelactive.co.uk and go to the Social Rides section, email: [email protected] or call: 020 8583 6000 Discover the Greenways; Bedfont, Hanworth, Feltham & Cranford. Scheduled to take place on the first Sunday of each month, 10am – 12pm. Led cycle rides by professional cycle instructors, including safety and maintenance tips. For more information email Ian: [email protected] or Julie: [email protected] or call: 0845 434 8451 Bike Maintenance: Free Bike Maintenance Sessions First Tuesday of each month at Brentford Works, 188 High Street, Brentford, TW8 8AQ. To book a place at the workshop, call: 020 8583 6000 and quote “cycle maintenance”. For more information on bike maintenance, visit: www.hounslowtravelactive.co.uk/active-info/cyclinginfo/bike-maintenance/ Dr Bike and Exchanging Places (HGV safety) Events First Thursday of each month, 7.30am – 10am and 4.30pm – 7pm at Chiswick Town Hall, W4 4JN. For more information about the above, visit: www.hounslowtravelactive.co.uk and go to the Cycling Info; Bike Maintenance section, email: [email protected] or call: 020 8583 6000 RUNNING The Boston Manor Mile parkrun First Thursday of the month, 12.30pm, Boston Manor Park. The Mile Distance is perhaps one of the most famous of Middle Distance Running. Every Saturday at 9am. Why not try a free weekly timed 5K run in the beautiful National Trust site of Osterley Park and House? Experiencing a renaissance in recent years; the Ealing Half Marathon team are pleased to bring you The Mile Series events. These events are delivered to help promote running in both Ealing and Hounslow, offering friendly and fun lunchtime races. The Boston Manor Mile is held in Boston Manor Park and is officially measured. For more information or to register, visit: www.themileseries.co.uk. Race numbers can be collected on the day from 12pm onwards; the race will start at 12.30pm. FREE! Open to everyone, regardless of ability, free, safe and easy to take part in, plus use of a free car park. No need to book, just print-off your barcode at www.parkrun.com get a c ti v e l o n d o n . c o m /H o u n sl o w