Earlier this month learning and enablement worker, Angela and volunteer, Dave both went on the BikeRight! Riders Leaders Course.
It is run partnership with Travel Wise for residents in North Liverpool, Everton and Kirkdale areas.
To pass the course the pair had to complete a theory test, and then take a 2hour 30min practical bike ride down the Leeds Liverpool Canal, in the rain!
The plan is that four bikes will be left on site at our enablement centre so that Angela or Dave can take a group out along a chosen route to see points of interest.
The leaders will ensure that riders adhere to health and safety rules, and learn how to navigate roads safely.
Those who use the service will have an opportunity to keep fit, be a part of a social group, and learn how to reduce travel costs for the future.
It will also provide an opportunity for our service users to build up a trust so that they can use the bikes to keep appointments, for example at the job centre, or job interview.
All that is left to be done is for them both to complete their maintenance course so that the bikes can be delivered, and they are ready to go!
It is run partnership with Travel Wise for residents in North Liverpool, Everton and Kirkdale areas.
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| Ruby and Dave |
To pass the course the pair had to complete a theory test, and then take a 2hour 30min practical bike ride down the Leeds Liverpool Canal, in the rain!
The plan is that four bikes will be left on site at our enablement centre so that Angela or Dave can take a group out along a chosen route to see points of interest.
The leaders will ensure that riders adhere to health and safety rules, and learn how to navigate roads safely.
Those who use the service will have an opportunity to keep fit, be a part of a social group, and learn how to reduce travel costs for the future.
It will also provide an opportunity for our service users to build up a trust so that they can use the bikes to keep appointments, for example at the job centre, or job interview.
All that is left to be done is for them both to complete their maintenance course so that the bikes can be delivered, and they are ready to go!
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| Ruby and Angela |
To find out more about the work carried out by our Learning and Enablement team please visit our website at: http://www.whitechapelcentre.co.uk
