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Reading children get chance to sharpen cycling skills at Palmer Park

CTC and Reading Borough Council has launched a series of After School Cycling session at Palmer Park. The sessions are aimed at children 3-16 years and are getting bums on bikes and wheels spinning.

The sessions allow children, as well as parents, to either sharpen their riding skills or build up their skills from entry level.  All levels of ability are welcome.  Children can borrow bikes, but are also welcome to bring their own.

Amelie Gibbons and her mother took part in the session on 4 March. Amelie's mother says: “The sessions are brilliant because Amelie wasn’t prepared to use a bike without stabilisers, but now she has the confidence to ride without them. She’s cycle smart now and feels much more confident”.

After School Cycling sessions take place every Monday at Palmer Park from 16:30 to 17:30. 

For more information, contact CTC’s Development Officer for Reading Javed Saddique at javed.saddique@ctc.org.uk or at 07789 683650.

 

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Everybody Active! All-ability cycling sessions at Palmer Park, Reading

By Therese Bjorn on 14 January 2013
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Leanne attends CTC's inclusive bike sessions for disabled riders.

CTC is running all-ability cycling sessions across the country and one such session takes place every Wednesday morning, 10 am to noon, in Reading at Palmer Park Sports Stadium. 

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By Javed Saddique on 26 October 2012
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Women cycling in Palmer Park, Reading

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Cycle for health

Cycling for Health is a longstanding session run at Palmer Park Sports Stadium and fits into the Pathway Referral Scheme in Reading.

The session is for anybody over the age of 18 who want to cycle their way back to health. With lots of bicycles, adapted bikes and trikes available, the session caters for all.

The session is run by a trained phase 4 cardiac instructors.

Please note if thought not suitable for the session you will be asked to bring back a GP letter of consent.

Session times below:

Mondays - 11:30 till 12:30

Accessible cycling session in Reading

This is a family session for families living with disabilities.

Adult and children's adaptable bikes are available. The session consists of the use of lots of different bikes at the Palmer Park Sports Stadium Athletic Track and Velodrome.

The session is run by trained staff.

Every Monday afternoon from 16:15 till 17:15 at Palmer Park Sports Stadium.

Please pay £2.50 on arrival at the stadium front desk.

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£2.50
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Everybody Active - safe cycling sessions for adults with disabilities in Reading

By Javed Saddique on 13 April 2012
Everybody Active is a cycling session run each week on a Wednesday. The sessions provide the opportunity for adults with disabilities to cycle in a safe environment.
All ability cyclists take to the track in Reading

Since the launch of the Everybody Active cycling sessions, we have seen numbers of attendees increase and already we have ten regular participants who turn up whatever the weather.

The sessions have been such a success that there are now two every Wednesday between 10am and 12pm at Palmer Park, Reading.

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