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Bike maintenance in Essex

By Richard Monk on 16 November 2012
Weekly bike maintenance sessions have up and running throughout November in Colchester and they are proving extremely popular. CTC's Cycling Development Officer Richard Monk explains why he set up the project how it will expand.
CTC helping people learn about their own bikes

Master mechanic Ben Paton covers the basics of good maintenance, punctures, brakes and answers any questions too. Ben Paton manages to explain all those complicated things that I've always wondered about, like why do inner tubes have different types of valves.

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Essex Police call CTC’s cycling officer in for questioning

By Richard Monk on 16 November 2012
Essex Police called unexpectedly on me this week. Thinking that they must have taken a dislike to my rather shall we say assertive style of cycling to all my meetings and activities, I awaited in trepidation for the expected words of advice.
Essex Police modelling their new Smith and Wesson

Thankfully, Sergeant Ian Banks was proactively looking for CTC to complement an Essex Police Road Safety Day of Action on 29th November.

So, CTC and Essex Police will be at Colchester Railway Station, extolling the virtues of being seen and keeping the bike in trim over the winter months.

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Want to get cycling in Essex? CTC can help!

By Richard Monk on 9 November 2012
CTC has already helped 3,000 people get cycling in North Essex - and now we're planning for more in 2013...
Cycling in the sun on Wivenhoe Quay

Three thousand people in North Essex have already re-discovered the pleasure of cycling, thanks to CTC, and now we want to get even more people cycling because we understand the benefits to health and the sheer sense of freedom that cycling brings.

We help people get back on a bike often for the first time in years or even for the first time ever. And then we help them go further. We make it relaxed and gentle, fun and sociable. So not only are you feeling healthier, you’re seeing new places and meeting new friends.

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How CTC helped provide a perfect cycling solution for one family in Essex

By Richard Monk on 26 October 2012
CTC Cycle Champions is unashamedly enthusiastic about getting people back on a bike, often after years and sometimes for the first time ever. Many go on to make cycling a regular part of their daily lives and the benefits are huge. Lee and Emily's story is a great example.
Emily leads a group of mums cycling with their kids

Lee and Emily joined CTC’s Cycle Champions rides after hearing about them from the ACE Health Trainer at Colchester Garrison.

With two young children, lots of family pressures and a tight budget, they were looking for a cheap solution to become fitter that fitted in with their busy lives.

The Cycle Champions rides offered the use of children’s trailers – a perfect solution for Lee and Emily and countless other army and civilian families.

Learn how to look after your bike in Colchester

This session is for those who know very little or even nothing about looking after their bikes, so very basic and taught in a simple, easy to understand manner. We will be covering how to check your bike, simple maintenance tips and adjustments, fixing a puncture. The session will be fully interactive.

For this session you'll need:

  • A bike, if you can't get one there, then let us know and we'll organise one for you.
  • Wear clothing that you don't mind getting dirty
  • A drink would be handy.

If you already have any tools please bring them along e.g. allen keys, multitool, spanners, tyre levers etc, but don't worry - there will be some tools on the day.

This session will be a women only session. It will run in the evening from 7-9pm. Places are limited and you'll need to book in advance. See contact details.

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Booking Details
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£10.00

Learn how to look after your bike in Colchester

This session is for those who know very little or even nothing about looking after their bikes, so very basic and taught in a simple, easy to understand manner. We will be covering how to check your bike, simple maintenance tips and adjustments, fixing a puncture. The session will be fully interactive.

For this session you'll need:

  • A bike, if you can't get one there, then let us know and we'll organise one for you.
  • Wear clothing that you don't mind getting dirty
  • A drink would be handy.
  • If you already have any tools please bring them along e.g. allen keys, multitool, spanners, tyre levers etc, but don't worry - there will be some tools on the day.

 This session will run in the evening from 7-9pm. Places are limited and you'll need to book in advance. See contact details.

Cancelled: 
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Booking Details
Advance Cost: 
£10.00

Learn how to look after your bike in Colchester

This interactive session is for those who know very little or even nothing about looking after their bikes, so it's very basic and taught in a simple, easy to understand manner. We will be covering, for example, how to check your bike, simple maintenance tips and adjustments, and fixing a puncture.

This is what you need for the session:

  • A bike, if you can't bring one, then let us know and we'll organise one for you.
  • Any tools you have already e.g. allen keys, multitool, spanners, tyre levers etc, but don't worry if you don't have any.
  • Wear clothing that you don't mind getting dirty!
  • A drink would be handy.

The session will run in the evening from 7-9pm. Places are limited and you'll need to book in advance. See contact details.

Cancelled: 
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Booking Details
Advance Cost: 
£10.00
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If you go down to the woods today...you may make the front page!

By Richard Monk on 26 October 2012
CTC’s recent cycle ride in High Woods Country Park has appeared on the front page of the widely-read Elite community magazine in Colchester.
Sunny cycling in High Woods Country Park

Circulated to over 10,000 residents, the photo showed a large group of people enjoying a led cycle ride in the tranquil autumn setting of High Woods Country Park. The event was part of the Park’s Big 25 Birthday Bash and attracted over three thousand visitors.

The park lends itself to easy cycling for residents and we got a joyful response from the people who took part, many of whom hadn’t been on a bike for years. The vast majority are planning on coming on more cycle rides with CTC. 

Learn how to look after your bike in Colchester

Bike maintenance session for those who know very little or even nothing about looking after their bikes, so very basic and taught in a simple, easy to understand manner. We will be covering how to check your bike, simple maintenance tips and adjustments, fixing a puncture. The session will be interactive to help your learning.

What you need for the session:

  • A bike, if you can't get one there, then let us know and we'll organise one for you.
  • Any tools you have already e.g. allen keys, multitool, spanners, tyre levers etc, don't worry if you don't have any.
  • Wear clothing that you don't mind getting dirty
  • A drink would be handy.

The session will run in the evening from 7-9pm. Places are limited and you'll need to book in advance.

Cancelled: 
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Booking Details
Advance Cost: 
£10.00
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Bike maintenance classes in Colchester in November

By Richard Monk on 26 October 2012
Do you want to know how to fix a puncture and make minor adjustments to your bike? Doing it yourself can save you both time and money and needn't be difficult. Learn how in a friendly session with other novices.
A bike mechanic fixes a bicycle

The sessions will run every Wednesday evening from 7pm to 9pm at Greenstead Community Centre on Hawthorn Avenue in Colchester on these dates:

  7 November
14 November
21 November
28 November - NB this session is for women only.

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