Holborn Bike Roadshow - 20 June

All about getting people out and about on bikes.

City commuters considering cycling to work are urged to head along to Red Lion Square on the 20th June from 11am to get the low-down on bike security, local cycle paths and discover the health benefits of this green mode of travel.

This commuter cycling oriented event is part of National Bike Week (14-22 June) and will be jointly run by Camden Council and Cycle Experience and in partnership with inholborn and TfL.
 

Featuring at this event will be;

Camden Transport Planning providing information on cycle routes, cycle training and bike security as well as free Bike Week giveaways

 

Static display of bikes to highlight suitable travel for commuters. In addition there will be examples of typical family cycling ‘solutions’, i.e. front and rear child seats and tandems

 

A chance to win a brand new Raleigh Boadway provided by Cycle Experience for a lucky participant

 

Examples of typical equipment used by cyclists

 

Literature support will be provided with factsheets and guides on various aspects of cycling

 

A free Dr Bike Service offering a maintenance check on all bicycles brought to the event

 

Participants attending will be able to register their bikes on the National Police Database

 

The Metropolitan Police will be present to offer security advice on the types of locks to buy and the best way to keep your bike secure

 

Information on the three stages of cycle training offered by Camden Council together with a Camden Cycle Trainer

 

Three Cycle Experience people will be there to provide advice on cycling equipment plus two Travel Awareness Officers from Camden Council to promote cycling.

 

For further information please contact Paul Davis, Principal Transport Planner on 020 7974 2520 or paul.davis@camden.gov.uk

If you would like to know what else is planned for National Bike Week please visit www.bikeweek.org.uk
 

Cycling is a great way to ‘have fun, get fit, and feel free'.