SPRING. Programme. Get in the saddle this Spring with our FREE cycling activities!

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1 2017 SPRING Programme Get in the saddle this Spring with our FREE cycling activities!

2 HELLO & WELCOME TO YOUR SPRING PROGRAMME In case you didn t know, here s a little bit about us... Discover our fantastic range of totally FREE cycling activities designed to get you in the saddle and enjoy this lovely season. Learn to Ride Sessions Pages 6-7 City Ride Page 8 Ride Active Pages Led Rides Pages Short Term Day Loans Page 16 Inclusive Cycling Sessions Pages PLEASE NOTE: To participate in any of the Big Birmingham Bikes activities you will need a Birmingham City Council Leisure Card. These are available by visiting any of the Birmingham City Council Wellbeing Centres. A list of centres can be found at: Big Birmingham Bikes is part of Birmingham Cycle Revolution, an exciting 20 year initiative encouraging more people to cycle in and around the city; making Birmingham healthier, greener, safer and less congested. Big Birmingham Bikes is making it easier for you to get on your bike. Whether it s cycling to the park, to the shops or work or purely for fitness and pleasure, we have something for all the family. PART OF OUR PARTNERS 2 3

3 Cycle Centre Locations Big Birmingham Bikes runs FREE cycling activities from 19 cycle centres across the city, including FREE Led Rides, FREE Learn to Ride sessions and FREE Short Term (day) Bike Hire. This map shows all of the locations of the cycle centres. Key: Big Birmingham Bikes Cycle Centre Bike North Birmingham Community Cycling Centre Birmingham City Council Districts 01. Edgbaston Reservoir Reservoir Road, Ladywood, Birmingham B16 9EE 02. Stirchley Baths Community Centre Bournville Lane, Birmingham B30 2JT 03. Billesley Tennis Centre Wheeler s Lane, Birmingham B13 0ST 04. Saltley Wellbeing Centre 120 Broadway Avenue, Birmingham B9 5YD 05. Ward End Park Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham B8 2HB 06. Shard End Wellbeing Centre 170 Packington Avenue, Birmingham B34 7RD 07. Nechells Wellbeing Centre Rupert Street, Nechells, Birmingham B7 4AR 08. Ackers Golden Hillock Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham B11 2PY 09. Sheldon Country Park Ragley Drive, Birmingham B26 3TU 10. Khidmat Centre 2A Heather Road, Birmingham B10 9TE 11. Holders Lane Holders Lane, Moseley B13 8NL 12. Calthorpe Park Balsall Heath, Birmingham B12 9LF 13. Northfield Eco Centre 53 Church Road, Birmingham B31 2LB 14. Kings Norton Park Redditch Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham B30 3EP 15. Small Heath Wellbeing Centre Muntz Street, Birmingham B10 9RX 16. Handsworth Wellbeing Centre Holly Road, Handsworth, Birmingham B20 2BY 17. Firs & Bromford Wellbeing Centre Cameronian Croft, Birmingham B36 8UB 18. Kingstanding Wellbeing Centre Dulwich Road, Birmingham B44 0EW 19. Paget Primary School Paget Road, Pype Hayes, Birmingham B24 0JP 4 5

4 Learn to Ride - Adult Cycle Training Learn to Ride is a high quality cycle training course offered FREE of charge to all residents aged over 18 years, who hold a Birmingham City Council Leisure Card and live in Birmingham. Learn to Ride follows the National Standards cycle training course guidelines and delivers training for cyclists of all skill levels from complete beginners to cyclists wishing to ride on road amongst traffic. There are two Learn to Ride courses available. Level 1 The Level 1 sessions are for people to improve their riding control skills and can include teaching people to pedal. These sessions are delivered on traffic free training sites. Level 2 Level 2 courses are aimed at cyclists who can demonstrate they can ride to a proficient Level 1 standard. A cyclist must be able to competently ride and control their bike before they are admitted on to a level 2 course. These are on road sessions. Don t forget... FREE Arrive 10 minutes before your session for registration. Locations & Times for MAY Shard End Wellbeing Centre Level 1: Tuesday, 1.30pm pm Level 2: Tuesday, 5.00pm pm Kingstanding Wellbeing Centre Level 1: Monday, 10.00am am Level 2: Monday, 12.00noon pm Handsworth Wellbeing Centre Level 1 or 2: Tuesday, 10.00am - 12noon Small Heath Wellbeing Centre Level 1 or 2: Tuesday, 2.00pm pm Edgbaston Reservoir Level 1 or 2: Wednesday, 10.00am - 12noon Saltley Wellbeing Centre Level 1 or 2: Thursday, 10.00am - 12noon Calthorpe Pavilion Level 1 or 2: Friday, 10.00am - 12noon Locations & Times for JUNE Shard End Wellbeing Centre Level 1: Tuesday, 1.30pm pm Level 2: Tuesday, 5.00pm pm Kingstanding Wellbeing Centre Level 1: Monday, 10.00am am Level 2: Monday, 12.00noon pm Nechells Wellbeing Centre Level 1 or 2: Tuesday, 1.30pm pm Holders Lane Level 1 or 2: Wednesday, 10.00am - 12noon To book any of our Learn to Ride sessions call or bigbirminghambikes@birmingham.gov.uk Please have/state your Birmingham City Council Leisure Card number and say which centre you would prefer. 6 7

5 Join the Revolution Birmingham Cycle Revolution is making cycling a more commonplace form of transport and recreation in Birmingham; making our city less congested, greener, safer and healthier. We will: n Improve cycling conditions on popular routes into the city centre; n Provide quiet cycling routes and 20mph speed limits making it safer to cycle; n Upgrade towpaths on canals providing pleasant off-road cycle paths; n Develop new cycling routes through parks and green open spaces; n Provide new secure cycle parking hubs; and n Develop cycle loan and hire schemes. birminghamcycle 8 9

6 Ride Active FREE Ride Active is a partnership between British Cycling and Big Birmingham Bikes aimed at providing fun social cycling practice activities for adults (aged 16+) initially in safe secure environments such as parks and multi-use games areas. Activities include: Fun circuits Traffic free laps Off road led rides Activities to develop basic cycling skills Social activities Short on road led rides Get pedalling for beginners Ride Active Sessions: Day: Tuesdays Time: 6.00pm pm Wellbeing Centre/venue: Small Heath Wellbeing Centre WOMEN ONLY Muntz Street, Small Heath, B10 9RX Tuesdays Nechells Wellbeing Centre 6:30pm pm Rupert Street, B7 4AR PLEASE NOTE: These sessions commence from the start of May Wednesdays 6:30pm pm Handsworth Holly Road, B20 2BY Wednesdays 6:30pm pm Nechells Wellbeing Centre Rupert Street, B7 4AR PLEASE NOTE: These sessions are Led Rides only Thursdays 5:00pm pm Northfield Eco Centre 53 Church Road, B31 2LB PLEASE NOTE: These sessions commence on 11 May These sessions allow riders to practice and improve their skills while encouraging them to cycle in groups and develop links with other cyclists. Fridays 10.00am am Saltley WOMEN ONLY 120 Broadway Avenue, B9 5YD o e Active vide id R r ou h tc a W sit it s all about, vi t a h w e e s d n a k/ revolution.org.u le c y c m a h.b w w w tive page/ride-ac Saturdays Small Heath WOMEN ONLY 120 Broadway Avenue, B9 5YD Fridays Saltley 11.15am pm 10.00am - 12noon WOMEN ONLY Muntz Street, Small Heath, B10 9RX Sundays Kingstanding 10.00am - 11:30am Sundays Dulwich Road, B44 0EW 2.00pm - 3:30pm Billesley Tennis Centre Wheeler s Lane, B13 0ST Ride Active sessions will incorporate a Led Ride which anyone who wants to improve their confidence or abilities is welcome to book onto (available for people aged 16 and over only). Don t forget... rrive Please a tes 10 minu your before for n io s s se on. ti a registr To book onto a Ride Active session visit: Or please call Big Birmingham Bikes on

7 Led Rides Regular Weekly Rides These weekly rides take place on different days and are led by different organisations. To book a ride, please contact the organiser directly using their contact details provided. For rides led by Big Birmingham Bikes, please remember to have your BCC Leisure Card to hand when booking. Monday FREE No bike, no problem! Borrow one for FREE! Location: Kings Norton Park Time: 1.30pm (meet at far end of car park) Ride Grade & Distance: Various (Rides start 8 May) Led by: Big Birmingham Bikes - Tel: Thursday Friday Saturday Location: Khidmat Centre Time: 7.00pm start Led by: B10 CCC - Tel: Location: Shard End Wellbeing Centre Time: 9:30am to 11:30am Ride Grade & Distance: Moderate miles Led by: Big Birmingham Bikes - Tel: Location: Edgbaston Reservoir JOY Time: 10.00am to 11.30am Ride Grade & Distance: Gentle 4 miles Led by: Joyful Bellas & Fellas CCC - Tel: Location: Oaklands Centre Time: 10.00am start Led by: Handsworth BTS CCC - Tel: Tuesday Location: Shard End Wellbeing Centre Time: 9.30am to 10.30am Ride Grade & Distance: Leisurely 4-8 miles Led by: Big Birmingham Bikes - Tel: Location: Khidmat Centre Time: 7.00pm start Led by: B10 CCC - Tel: Location: Gear Up hub Time: 8.00am start Ride Grade & Distance: Moderate 20+ miles Led by: Gear Up CCC - info@gearupbirmingham.co.uk Location: Handsworth Wellbeing Centre Time: 2.00pm to 4.00pm Ride Grade & Distance: Gentle 4 miles Led by: Big Birmingham Bikes - Tel: Location: Stirchley Baths Time: 2.00pm Ride Grade & Distance: Various Led by: Big Birmingham Bikes - Tel: Location: Oaklands Centre Time: 10.00am start Led by: Handsworth BTS CCC - Tel: Wednesday Location: Firs & Bromford Community Centre Time: 10.00am to 11.30am Ride Grade & Distance: Gentle 4-5 miles Led by: Big Birmingham Bikes - Tel: Location: Various Time: 10.00am to 1.00pm Ride Grade & Distance: Moderate miles Led by: BNBCC - Visit: Sunday Location: Ward End Park Time: 9.00am WOMEN ONLY Led by: Saheli Ward End CCC - Tel: Location: Khidmat Centre Time: 9.00am start Led by: B10 CCC - Tel: Location: Oaklands Centre Time: 10.30am start Led by: Handsworth BTS CCC - Tel: Location: Calthope hub Time: Contact Club Secretary for times Led by: Balsall Heath CCC - Tel:

8 Community Cycle Clubs Big Birmingham Bikes have teamed up with Cycling UK to enhance their support for community groups. Community Cycle Clubs can offer activities such as led rides for beginners, bike maintenance and bike recycling. They provide a social environment to gain confidence and skills on a bike, improve fitness and have fun! Below are some Community Cycle Clubs that you can join: Handsworth Beat the Street CCC Contact: Simon Wade handsworthbtsccc@gmail.com Joyful Bellas and Fellas CCC Contact: Joy Anibaba joyanibaba@yahoo.co.uk Saheli Ward End CCC Contact: Shaafia Bi shaafiabi@gmail.com Ladywood CCC Contact: Mark Duce cyclechainbirmingham@ gmail.com Gear Up CCC Contact: Shaun Jones info@gearupbirmingham.co.uk Ashiana CCC Contact: Sachyar Mughal/ Tracy Pater sachyar@acpgroup.org.uk or tracy@acpgroup.org.uk Want to start your own CCC? Cycle South Brum CCC Contact: Phil Beardmore phil@northfieldecocentre.com Friends of Small Heath Park CCC Contact: Ateeq ur Rehman/ Mohammed Jamil al_krypton@hotmail.co.uk or jamil49@btinternet.com Saltley Community Association Contact: Safdar Mir safdar_mir@hotmail.com Balsall Heath CCC Contact: Sabir Elias balsallheathccc@gmail.com or Asghar Hemraj asghar.hemraj@bt.com Pathfinders CCYW CCC Contact: Vicar Lydia Gaston/ Luke Foster Contact: Vanessa Morris Community Clubs Development Officer Tel: vanessa.morris@cyclinguk.org For more information visit: Bike North Birmingham Community Cycling offers FREE high quality cycle training and other cycle based services available to residents in and around the North Birmingham area including: Children s Bikeability Children s Ditch the Stabilisers sessions Basic Cycle Maintenance courses For more details on dates, times, locations and to book any of the above services visit our website. Adult Learn to Ride sessions Suitable for Beginners, Returners, Improvers and Advanced riders every Monday evening from 6:30pm. Sessions take place at our Community Cycle Hub located at Paget Primary School, Paget Rd, Pype Hayes, B24 0JP. In addition to these sessions we can offer gentle Led Rides to build and improve your confidence. BOOKING ESSENTIAL! To book your place bnbcc@bikerider.com Led Rides Are open to all who want to come along every Wednesday morning starting at 10am. Check our website for start locations and ride details: Full terms and conditions are available on our website. Please read these before taking part in any of our activities

9 Short Term (Day) Loans FREE Brompton Bike Hire Short term bike loans are available to adults with a Birmingham City Council Leisure Card. At centres where we have staff, bikes will be available to hire for the day, for FREE (subject to availability). To access the short term loans take your leisure card to your nearest participating centre with proof of identification and recent proof of address. With this the staff will be able to activate the Big Birmingham Bikes membership. You will be required to sign a Hire Agreement, and after this you will be able to use the dayhire service for free. You must present your Leisure Card every time you wish to borrow a bike. Bikes must be returned by the time specified by that centre, which will usually be around one hour before the centre closes. These bikes may not be kept overnight. Bikes will be issued on a one bike per membership basis. From as little as 2.50 a day, you can hire a folding bike. These are available from five Brompton Docks located around Birmingham City Centre: Outside Moor Street Station entrance Opposite Snow Hill Station entrance (Colmore Row) On New Street (by the junction with Corporation Street) Aston University Brindleyplace (Oozells Street) A Brompton is the perfect bike for the city. It folds down to a portable, practical size; so can be taken on trains and buses or folded into the boot of your car for longer journeys. Once registered and reserved, your bike can be collected from any of the 5 docks in Birmingham. Then you can use it to ride to work, to travel between meetings and store in your home. You can keep the bike for as long as you need it, simply reserve a bay and return it to any public dock once you are done. To find out more, and to keep up-to-date with new Brompton Bike Dock locations please visit: Here is our list of centres that offer bike loans: Handsworth Wellbeing Centre Kingstanding Wellbeing Centre Nechells Wellbeing Centre Saltley Wellbeing Centre Shard End Wellbeing Centre Small Heath Wellbeing Centre Firs & Bromford Wellbeing Centre 16 17

10 Inclusive Cycling Big Birmingham Bikes Wheels for All Birmingham City Council is proud to be working in partnership with Cycling Projects Wheels for All to develop a Wheels for All Centre for people with disabilities or differing needs across the city. It is FREE to attend, so please come along and be part of this exciting opportunity. Try out a wide range of adapted cycles (with the support from CP staff) Find out about potential training available Learn how to get involved as a volunteer or sponsor Sessions are held every Tuesday. Location: Small Heath Community Centre, Muntz Street, Birmingham B10 9RX Time: 10.00am to 2.00pm. Sessions are for one hour during this period. These sessions are open to everyone who would like to attend including Schools and Community Groups. If you would like to know more please contact: Chris Watts - Birmingham Wheels for All Coordinator chris.watts@cycling.org.uk Tel: or Keith Hill keith.hill@birmingham.gov.uk Mob: How to book Booking is essential, please telephone or with your Leisure Card number. Tel: or bigbirminghambikes@birmingham.gov.uk with Inclusive Cycling in the subject title

11 COMING SOON! Modeshift STARS is the national schools awards scheme that has been established to recognise schools that have demonstrated excellence in supporting cycling, walking and other forms of sustainable travel. The scheme encourages schools across the country to join in a major effort to increase levels of sustainable and active travel in order to improve the health and well-being of children and young people. Every school in England can participate in Modeshift STARS for free. On completion of an application for Modeshift STARS, schools will automatically have a brand new national standard School Travel Plan. For further information please contact mandi.slater@birmingham.gov.uk PHASE TWO Summer 2017 will see Big Birmingham Bikes move to Phase Two whereby the project will offer a range of activities and events aimed at families and those with young children as well as all the services currently on offer. There will be a new Free Bike Give Away aimed at encouraging families to cycle together, as well as a Bike Banks Lending Scheme for children aged 4-15 years. Keep a look out for more details which will be released a little nearer the time. If you would like to register your interest please contact us by bigbirminghambikes@birmingham.gov.uk or call:

12 TERMS & CONDITIONS and some important and helpful advice! FREE Short-term Hire Bikes 1. You will need to sign a Hire Agreement (copies are available on our website and at all Cycle Centre s where short-term loans are available). Before booking a bike, please also take proof of address to the Wellbeing Centre e.g. utility bill no older than 3 months. 2. Under 18s can only hire a bike with their parents/guardians. 3. Bikes can only be hired for the day and must be returned before the Cycle Centre closes. FREE Learn to Ride Training years and over only. 2. We strongly advise that you purchase a helmet prior to taking part. 3. Up to 4 FREE sessions will be offered and we require that you commit to attend on a regular basis. The number of sessions offered will depend on your requirements. FREE Led Rides Ride Bookings & Bike Hire 1. Booking is essential to ensure that ride leader: participant ratios are correct. 2. Leisure Card number is required for booking. 3. An emergency contact name and number is also required. 4. Please arrive 20 minutes before the ride start time. Late arrival may prevent you taking part in the ride. 5. Any rides not designated on the programme as Family Friendly are open to individuals over 13 years old as long as they are capable of completing the ride. 6. Under 16 s must be accompanied by an adult and a Consent form must be signed by the under 16 s parent/guardian. 7. Bikes are available to hire for most of our rides. If you wish to hire a bike for a ride please book early to avoid disappointment. (Booking a place on a ride does not include a hire bike booking.) 8. Book a bike directly with the relevant centre. Get Set 9. Appropriate clothing and footwear should be worn for rides, taking into account weather conditions and that there will be some time spent stationary before and during the ride. (Specialist cycle clothing is not necessary.) 10. All bicycles used in the led ride must: a) Be in good working order; b) Have two brakes that work, or are fitted with a front brake if a fixed wheel bike; c) Be an appropriate size to allow the rider to participate safely in the session; d) Be appropriate to the environment, surface conditions and activity. 11. All bikes will be checked by ride leaders before departure. 12. Consent forms must be completed by all participants the first time they attend a Big Birmingham Bikes ride. 13. Participants under 16 years old must have their forms signed by a parent or guardian. 14. Any participants under the age of 16 are required to wear a suitable helmet. Other participants are strongly advised to wear helmets. 15. High visibility clothing participants are strongly advised to wear highvis clothing, particularly on rides which include roads. Day of the Ride 16. All Ride Leaders have received training by a nationally recognised cycle body. Riders are asked to listen and follow instruction from all ride leaders. 17. In the event of ride cancellation, participants will be notified at the earliest possible instance. 18. If a participant wishes to leave the ride before it reaches the finish they must communicate this to the Ride Leader

13 Telephone: Visit our website: birminghamcycle Visit our website: Birmingham Cycle Revolution is part of the Birmingham Connected vision to reinvent the way people and goods move across the city, find out more at