Cycle to 'Who, What, Where' Day - 6 August
The Alliance is supporting 'Cycle to 'who, what, where' Day - Thursday 6 August. There are many ways to take part, just get on your bike. We would love to see photos of you out on the road so please send them to LIFEwellbeing@anglianwater.co.uk to feature on the LIFE website...other ways to get involved and details of the new Government 'bike repair' scheme are below...
The official 'Cycle To Work Day' Campaign - 6 August - is back for another year!
"This year is a little different of course. With commutes now feeling like a distant memory for many of us, you might be thinking ‘Cycle to…Who? What? Where? Day’. It’s 2020, and we’re embracing the unknown. Rather than swapping your commute, we’re asking you to ride anywhere, for any reason and with anyone. It’s still Cycle to Work Day, but with a new twist!
Whether you’ve still got a commute or not, you can get involved. This year, joining in with Cycle to Work Day means trying something different. Whether it’s early morning exercise, leaving the car on the drive as you nip to the shops, or going for a socially distanced cycle with friends and family. You might even be able to squeeze in a quick lunch-break ride. Whatever journey you’re planning on Thursday 6th August 2020, get on your bike!
Here’s what you need to know
Joining in with the big day is simple. Just hop on your bike, log your journey on Love to Ride and inspire others to get involved alongside you.
- Download the Love to Ride app from the App Store or Google Play Create your profile on the Cyclescheme Community
- If you use Strava or Under Armour Connected Fitness, sync your tracker app to your Love to Ride account. Or, track with Love to Ride itself.
- Log your Cycle to Work Day ride for the chance to win prizes
We want to see everyone saddling up. Whether it’s been days, or years since you last rode a bike. So, dust off your old bicycle, borrow a friend’s or hire a Santander Cycle for a few hours.
As ever, there are some brilliant prizes up for grabs! Simply log your journey to be in with the chance to win.
We also want to see your cycling selfies, bike ride views and journey logs across social media. It’s all in the name of spreading the joy of cycling across the nation. With so many great benefits to health, wellbeing and the environment, sharing your experience could inspire others to get pedalling. Simply post your photos with the hashtag #CycletoWorkDay.
Keep an eye, and an ear out…
We’ll be busy posting and sharing Cycle to Work Day updates before, during and after the big day. You can keep up-to-date and get involved on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Tune into the radio on Thursday 6th August, and you may even hear a few updates and shoutouts throughout the day."
http://www.cycletoworkday.org/taking-part
https://www.lovetoride.net/cyclescheme
Government Fix Your Bike Voucher Scheme – Application Portal - Do you have a cycle that needs repairing?
Access a £50 voucher towards the cost of getting it back on the road.
Available for up to two cycles per household.
Cycling is a great low cost, low carbon means of transport. This scheme aims to encourage more people in England to choose cycling as an alternative to private cars and public transport, particularly while social distancing measures are in place.
Apply for a unique voucher code in just a few minutes. All you need to do is:
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Pick a repairer from our approved list of mechanics and repair shops – a map of participating repair businesses is available below. You’ll need to check with them that they have capacity to fix your cycle.
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Register some straightforward details about you and your bike under Register as a cyclist
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We will email you a code, which you’ll need to sign back in to receive your voucher. Once you’ve received your voucher, you can take your cycle to your nominated cycle repair business and receive £50 off the cost of the repair.
Please note that not all repairs will be eligible for the scheme and that, as active travel is a devolved matter, participation is only available to residents in England. Visit the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish government websites for information on active travel elsewhere in the UK and please check the full terms and conditions for applicants .
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