Supported by DAERA the Active Travel Hub, Newtownards Road, CS Lewis Square is offering a new programme of cycling activities to encourage active travel; helping to tackle air pollution and promote health and well-being. Whilst we are formalising our new programme the following 2 activities are available. The activities adhere to Covid-19 health and safety guidelines.

Try an E-bike

Never been on an electric bike? This is your opportunity to come along and try one out.

Now the laws in NI have changed it makes riding an electric bike much easier now, however, if you have never tried one how do know it is for you?

These short, one to one sessions will give you a basic guide to e-bikes, the opportunity to ask any questions you might have and have a go riding an electric bike.

The instructor will explain the basics of an e-bike, take any questions you might have, ensure you are comfortable on the bike and then you can test the bike out on a short part of the greenway/park

To participate you must be able to ride a regular bike and be over the age of 18 and can bring your own helmet with you to wear during the session.

This will be available on the following dates;

• Thursday 15th October @ Sustrans Active Travel Hub, CS Lewis Square, 402 Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 1HH

Half hour slots available at:

12.00pm

12.30pm

1.00pm

1.30pm

Pre-booking is mandatory and will be delivered under current Covid-19 guidelines. To book your place please email martha.robb@sustrans.org.uk

Back on Your Bike Cycle Training

Perhaps you haven’t been out on your bicycle for a while and you just need that little bit of support and confidence.

This session could help you take 5 steps to wellbeing https://www.mindingyourhead.info/take-5-steps-wellbeing

• Gain confidence and skills for everyday bike riding
• An opportunity for returning cyclists to develop basic cycling skills
• Traffic free location
• Bring your own bike, if you have one.
• No Bike? No problem. We can supply a bike and a helmet.

Date: Thursday 22nd October

Time: 12.30 – 13.45pm

Venue: Active Travel Hub, CS Lewis Square, 402 Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 1HH

This session is available to over 18s only and the programme will be delivered under current Covid-19 guidelines. There are 4 places available, pre-booking is mandatory.To book your place please email martha.robb@sustrans.org.uk