Come along to Leeds Playing Fields on Saturday 18 July where there will be something everyone to try out.
The event is organised by Walk, Wheel, Ride Kirklees who will be bringing along a range of bikes, trikes and even a smoothie bike.
There will also be guided nature walks along the recently updated Huddersfield Broad Canal.
When: Saturday 18 July, 10:30am until 3pm
Where: Leeds road Playing Fields
Entry: All activities are free. Certain activities need to be pre-booked – see the details below.
Children’s bike skills
Children will have the chance to try out balance bikes and trikes, and experienced coaches will be on hand to help them learn to ride and improve their confidence.
Balance bikes for beginners (2 ½ to 7 years)
Session 1: 10:30-12:00
Session 2: 12:30-14:30
No booking necessary, but you can reserve a spot – Book Children’s Bike Skills at Go Active
Book your e-bike ride
For those wanting to cycle but with some help up the hills, you can book onto an e-bike test ride with EPIKS. There will also be a range of e-cargo bikes, which are ideal for parents or for those who need to transport goods.
Nature walk
Book your place on this free nature walk where over 90 minutes you will uncover the rich layers of natural history hidden in the landscape while learning about local trees, plants and wildlife.
Group 1 sets off at 11am.
Group 2 sets off at 1pm.
Booking recommended.
Free bike maintenance
Dr Bike will be coming to Go Active ready to make sure your bike is ride ready.
A mechanic will check everything on your bike and can make any minor adjustments there and then. If there’s anything they can’t fix, they will let you know exactly what needs doing and will be able to give an estimate of what a bike shop would charge for the repairs.
Book your 30-minute Dr Bike slot.
Register your bike to prevent theft
You can also bring along your own bike to get it registered with the Bike Register to prevent theft and make it easier to find your bike if it’s stolen. The Neighbourhood Policing Team will be around between 10am and 2pm to register your bike for free and apply a personalised barcode.
What’s Go Active about?
Walk, Wheel, Ride was set up by Environmental Projects in Kirklees with the mission to get more people, walking, wheeling (using a wheelchair or mobility aid) and cycling in Kirklees. Their active travel hubs in Huddersfield, the Holme Valley and Batley and Spen are a place where residents can discover the different new, lower-carbon ways of getting about.
Go active has been designed to be inclusive to people of all ages and abilities – wheelchair bikes are on offer to try alongside e-bikes, trikes, hand cycles, tandems, and a variety of other modes of travel.
Getting to Leeds Road Playing Field
Where possible, think about walking, wheeling, or cycling. Getting our steps in is a great way to look after our mental wellbeing and our physical health.
If you’ll be coming by public transport, try out the West Yorkshire journey planner.
Parking available at KAL Leeds Road Sports Complex.