Hull City Council encourages residents to ‘Be a Bike Hero’
A host of events are set to take place in Hull to celebrate Bike Week (10-16 June 2024), a national initiative organised by charity Cycling UK. The week-long event is the UK's largest awareness-raising moment for cycling, aiming to highlight the numerous benefits of biking, from health and wellbeing to its positive impact on communities and the environment. Hull City Council is throwing its weight behind Bike Week, collaborating with partners to organise a series of events promoting active travel within the city. The festivities kick off on Monday 10 June, from 11am-3pm, with a launch event in Trinity Square (outside Hull Minster). Read more: £200 East Riding cost of living payments for low income households available now £400,000 grant awarded to help new Hull city centre sport and leisure venue launch The day's activities include: Free bike checks by trained mechanics from R-evolution. Free secure cycle marking by Humberside Police. Discounted D-locks for sale by Neighbourhood Network. A range of adult and children's bikes for sale by R-evolution. Free electric bike try-outs by R-evolution (ideal for those considering an e-bike purchase). A cargo bike display by Rooted in Hull. Promotion of the Rusty Riders adult cycle training programme, funded by the council and delivered through First Step Cycle,
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