I’m James one of the active travel officers working on the cycle and stride for active lives project which tfgm is currently delivering until 2024 I’m really excited to be working with more groups and communities across greater Manchester to help them realize the benefits of cycling walking and Wheeling cycle and stride for active
Lives is well underway with 33 Community groups already on board ranging from organized cycling and walking groups right through to radio stations disability centers schools Faith organizations and Scouts groups there are already so many positive stories of how we are helping local communities and some of the effects on the participants
Of the scheme have been lifechanging for example we are currently supporting a community group based in Bolton which is doing a fantastic job of helping local people become more confident on a bicycle as miror a member of of that Community had never ridden a bike before but with help from the project
Volunteers she was soon cycling confidently and was able to join the group on their regular social rides as Mera said that it gave her a sense of Freedom it provided a boost to her health and well-being and also helped her to meet new people as a keen cyclist
Myself I can understand the sense of Freedom that has mer talks about and that is something that I want to help more communities achieve via the cycle and stride for active lives scheme there are four elements to the project grants which can be spent on things like cycle parking and access to
Bikes cycling and walking training including learning to ride bicycles and maintenance skills guided cycle rides and walk to help you build your confidence and to meet other people for social connection whilst working towards the common goal of staying fit and healthy and lastly we are providing bespoke support tailored to your
Community group’s needs in the form of workshops access to a leader program active travel events and activities so if you have an idea of how to get your community more active through cycling walking and Wheeling or you already run a project that aims to help people be more active please get in
Touch with us we’d love to hear from you to see what kind of support we can provide