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Dear group,
This Sunday 06th November, we have a special guest Heather, volunteer in ‘Cycle Basingstoke’ group and worked as a physiotherapist in hospitals, the community and industry. So can answer a lot of questions on mental and physical health benefits of Cycling.
All parents and kids are welcome as kids need to know the eco-friendly transportation alternatives to avoid cars in day to day life where ever possible.
The session would cover;
- Why Cycle?
- cycle skills & cycle training options
- where can we cycle? choosing routes
- what can we use the cycle for? for fun, for useful journeys, shopping, going to school, to work, to visit friends, to visit places…
- Family cycling including women, kids
- overcome nervous of cycling on roads
- how can we carry the shopping groceries, the school bag, laptop….
- what sort of bike to buy and from where
- bike security – maintenance, locks, bells, lights
- personal security – clothing; cycle skills and cycle training
- Cost of cycling. compare with car, bus, train
- General Question and answer session
Benefits:
- Obesity and weight control
- Pollution free & helps environment
- increase cardiovascular fitness
- increase muscle strength & flexibility
- improve joint mobility
- decrease stress levels
- decrease body fat levels
- reduce anxiety and depression
- Physical & Mental Health
When: Sunday 06th Nov11.00 – 12.00 PM
Where: Chute House, Church Street, Behind Argos/Tesco in Town centre, Basingstoke, RG21 7TQ
Cost – Free session
A very Good opportunity to learn about cycling, meet like minded cyclists to join and cycling as a group.
Best regards,
Manavata Basingstoke
Tags: Environment