European Capital of Cycling Newsletter – June 2024
Manchester Celebrates Historic Tour of Britain Women Finish and Inspires Future Champions
Manchester cemented our position as a leading cycling city by hosting the thrilling final stage of the inaugural Tour of Britain Women. The National Cycling Centre in Manchester, home of British Cycling, served as the launchpad for the 99km route, witnessing some of the world’s best female cyclists battle it out before a passionate crowd.
This historic event coincided perfectly with our designation as the first-ever European Capital of Cycling for 2024, allowing us to embrace the opportunity to showcase our commitment to the sport and dedication to promoting cycling at all levels, particularly for women and girls.
Read the full lowdown of what went on via the link below.
Alexandra Park Cycling Fun
Alexandra Park in Whalley Range hosted a European Capital of Cycling ‘Cycling Fiesta’ which brought together a range of partners to promote the city’s cycling offer.
The event was organised by Manchester City Council Climate Change Neighbourhood Officer, whose work includes the promotion of sustainable travel for carbon reduction.
The event had a brilliant atmosphere, with around 90 local residents attending and finding out more about cycling opportunities in their area.
Simply Cycling brought along adapted bikes for all; British Cycling ran a Pedal Party; Cycling UK promoted their Inclusive Cycling offer, TFGM shared their cycle training information and Bee Pedal Ready fixed up many bikes – bringing them back to life!
Greater Manchester Police offered free bike security marking and Bike Hive who are located in the park were on hand to promote their regular cycling activity.
Eid Cycle Fest 2024
Cycling UK, alongside Cycling Instructor and Bike Mechanic Naz Khan, ran an Eid Community Cycling event in Heaton Park as part of the European Capital of Cycling 2024 celebrations.
The multicultural event celebrated the 10 year anniversary of Cycling UK’s Big Bike Revival programme which has funded many Manchester groups to deliver entry-level cycling opportunities in Manchester communities.
Well over 100 people took part, with Nazmeen providing led rides around the park, Lady Pedal offered puncture repair lessons, Cycling UK brought adapted bikes from their Inclusive Cycling Experience programme and Greater Manchester Police security-marked people’s bikes and some fabulous bike-related crafts and activities were put on to engage youngsters in cycling.
Bee Pedal Ready also attended, delivering Dr Bike sessions to fix up 30 bikes, and Cycle with Sumayra’s Learn to Pedal.
New Cycle Storage Facilities at Parks Across the City
Manchester City Council’s Parks Service, working in partnership with TfGM, as part of their Active Travel Programme, and our park friends groups, were successful in securing £15,000 in funding for the installation of new cycle storage facilities at a number of parks across the city.
Manchester City Council were able to leverage an additional £45,000 contribution, bringing the total value of investment to £60,000.
Work has recently been completed and new secure cycle stands and covered shelters have been installed at five parks, including Boggart Hole Clough, Debdale Park, Platt Fields Park, Fog Lane Park and Wythenshawe Park.
The new stand has just been installed at Wythenshawe Park (See image)
Bike Maintenance sessions in North Manchester Schools
Bike maintenance sessions were delivered to school children in North Manchester to show them how to look after their bikes and keep them in good condition.
Recently qualified bike mechanic Naz (pictured) is particularly keen to increase cycling opportunities for women and girls and ethnic minority groups in the North Manchester area and has also been developing led rides and learn to ride opportunities also.
Saiqa, a Year 5 teacher said of the sessions: “Please can I extend our heartfelt thanks for providing such an incredible opportunity for our children. They returned elated from your workshop, full of excitement and new knowledge. Your program’s integration of bicycle maintenance, with subjects like Science, Geography, PE, and PSHE was truly impressive. The children particularly enjoyed learning about the chemical reactions such as rust, and the environmental and health benefits of cycling.
Your expertise and enthusiasm left them buzzing with excitement. They not only learned a lot but also had a fantastic time. Thank you for making this experience so enjoyable and educational for them”.
New ‘Yellow Brick Road’ Scheme gets approval
The ‘Yellow Brick Road’ scheme was approved at June’s Bee Network Committee. The scheme will provide high quality surfacing, widening, lighting, signage and wayfinding and inclusive access improvements to a 2km route connecting the Fallowfield Loop to the Ashton Canal, through Gorton and Openshaw.
Innovative ‘bat friendly’ lighting will be installed as part of the improvements, which will improve cycling, walking and wheeling connections in East Manchester on a traffic-free route on the former Stockport Branch Canal, and connects into other key traffic free routes in the Canal and the Loop. Construction will commence in August 2024 and should complete by March 2025.
Further funding has also been awarded to deliver an 8th ’School Street’, at Acacias Community Primary School in Burnage.
School Streets are a timed closure to motor vehicles in front of schools at morning drop off and afternoon pick up, to enable primary school students to cycle, walk and scoot to school.
Max Trax Colour Cycle 2024
European Capital of Cycling Newsletter – June 2024
Manchester Celebrates Historic Tour of Britain Women Finish and Inspires Future Champions
Manchester cemented our position as a leading cycling city by hosting the thrilling final stage of the inaugural Tour of Britain Women. The National Cycling Centre in Manchester, home of British Cycling, served as the launchpad for the 99km route, witnessing some of the world’s best female cyclists battle it out before a passionate crowd.
This historic event coincided perfectly with our designation as the first-ever European Capital of Cycling for 2024, allowing us to embrace the opportunity to showcase our commitment to the sport and dedication to promoting cycling at all levels, particularly for women and girls.
Read the full lowdown of what went on via the link below.
Alexandra Park Cycling Fun
Alexandra Park in Whalley Range hosted a European Capital of Cycling ‘Cycling Fiesta’ which brought together a range of partners to promote the city’s cycling offer.
The event was organised by Manchester City Council Climate Change Neighbourhood Officer, whose work includes the promotion of sustainable travel for carbon reduction.
The event had a brilliant atmosphere, with around 90 local residents attending and finding out more about cycling opportunities in their area.
Simply Cycling brought along adapted bikes for all; British Cycling ran a Pedal Party; Cycling UK promoted their Inclusive Cycling offer, TFGM shared their cycle training information and Bee Pedal Ready fixed up many bikes – bringing them back to life!
Greater Manchester Police offered free bike security marking and Bike Hive who are located in the park were on hand to promote their regular cycling activity.
Eid Cycle Fest 2024
Cycling UK, alongside Cycling Instructor and Bike Mechanic Naz Khan, ran an Eid Community Cycling event in Heaton Park as part of the European Capital of Cycling 2024 celebrations.
The multicultural event celebrated the 10 year anniversary of Cycling UK’s Big Bike Revival programme which has funded many Manchester groups to deliver entry-level cycling opportunities in Manchester communities.
Well over 100 people took part, with Nazmeen providing led rides around the park, Lady Pedal offered puncture repair lessons, Cycling UK brought adapted bikes from their Inclusive Cycling Experience programme and Greater Manchester Police security-marked people’s bikes and some fabulous bike-related crafts and activities were put on to engage youngsters in cycling.
Bee Pedal Ready also attended, delivering Dr Bike sessions to fix up 30 bikes, and Cycle with Sumayra’s Learn to Pedal.
New Cycle Storage Facilities at Parks Across the City
Manchester City Council’s Parks Service, working in partnership with TfGM, as part of their Active Travel Programme, and our park friends groups, were successful in securing £15,000 in funding for the installation of new cycle storage facilities at a number of parks across the city.
Manchester City Council were able to leverage an additional £45,000 contribution, bringing the total value of investment to £60,000.
Work has recently been completed and new secure cycle stands and covered shelters have been installed at five parks, including Boggart Hole Clough, Debdale Park, Platt Fields Park, Fog Lane Park and Wythenshawe Park.
The new stand has just been installed at Wythenshawe Park (See image)
Bike Maintenance sessions in North Manchester Schools
Bike maintenance sessions were delivered to school children in North Manchester to show them how to look after their bikes and keep them in good condition.
Recently qualified bike mechanic Naz (pictured) is particularly keen to increase cycling opportunities for women and girls and ethnic minority groups in the North Manchester area and has also been developing led rides and learn to ride opportunities also.
Saiqa, a Year 5 teacher said of the sessions: “Please can I extend our heartfelt thanks for providing such an incredible opportunity for our children. They returned elated from your workshop, full of excitement and new knowledge. Your program’s integration of bicycle maintenance, with subjects like Science, Geography, PE, and PSHE was truly impressive. The children particularly enjoyed learning about the chemical reactions such as rust, and the environmental and health benefits of cycling.
Your expertise and enthusiasm left them buzzing with excitement. They not only learned a lot but also had a fantastic time. Thank you for making this experience so enjoyable and educational for them”.
Max Trax Colour Cycle 2024
