Despite the wintry weather of this week, spring is fast approaching and therefore is a perfect time for the less-hardy and winter-shy cyclists to get their bikes out. In recognition of this fact, Oxford City Council is partnering with Oxfordshire County Council to provide free cycle training for adults in Oxford to increase cycle confidence on the road.
Councillor Colin Cook said the courses were "fantastic as they give people the confidence to cycle in Oxford which can be a challenging experience. I hope people will take up these free courses and enjoy them".
The training is said to be "ideal for nervous cyclists".
A city council spokesman promised a "real cycling experience so that you are able to deal with traffic on short journeys such as cycling to work".
The sessions take place between 19 March and 30 April. It is expected that they will be very popular and it is essential for people to book their places in advance.
The 2001 Census results show that 15% of journeys made to work in Oxford were by bike. This compares with less than 3% for the rest of the England and Wales. Oxford is an excellent and easily accessible city to explore by bike. At OISE Oxford we encourage bike enthusiast students to hire a bike for their stay. Its an easy way to see the city and beat the morning commute.
Happy and safe cycling to all!
Sources:
http://www.oxford.gov.uk/PageRender/decN/newsarticle.htm?newsarticle_itemid=51703
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-21744396
Councillor Colin Cook said the courses were "fantastic as they give people the confidence to cycle in Oxford which can be a challenging experience. I hope people will take up these free courses and enjoy them".
The training is said to be "ideal for nervous cyclists".
A city council spokesman promised a "real cycling experience so that you are able to deal with traffic on short journeys such as cycling to work".
The sessions take place between 19 March and 30 April. It is expected that they will be very popular and it is essential for people to book their places in advance.
The 2001 Census results show that 15% of journeys made to work in Oxford were by bike. This compares with less than 3% for the rest of the England and Wales. Oxford is an excellent and easily accessible city to explore by bike. At OISE Oxford we encourage bike enthusiast students to hire a bike for their stay. Its an easy way to see the city and beat the morning commute.
Happy and safe cycling to all!
Sources:
http://www.oxford.gov.uk/PageRender/decN/newsarticle.htm?newsarticle_itemid=51703
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-21744396
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