Bikelife North Northants

Would you like to cycle to get to work, to the shops or for other local everyday trips... but lack the confidence? If so, then Bikelife is for you.

Bikelife is brought to you by us here at Brightwayz. It is a project funded by the Department for Transport through North Northamptonshire Council and has been set up for local people who can cycle but need a bit of extra confidence in cycling for everyday journeys. The project is running from October 2023 - December 2023. It is completely free of charge to participants. 

Bikelife North Northants logos with carton image of bicycle, small heart and green plants.

CLICK HERE to see Bikelife in action on our short video

 

Priority with places is being given to NHS and care sector staff (we promoted it to them first) but it is open to anyone who lives or works in the county aged 16+.

If you are interested, read on, but please note - spaces are limited to the first 100 to sign up so make sure you click below to reserve your place asap.

No bike? No problem.  If you do not have a bike or one you can borrow from a friend we can lend you a refurbished bike.

We are working with our friends at Bakup CIC in Raunds to organise this at various venues across the county to make it easy for participants to get there. More dates will be added as we go.

CLICK HERE to reserve your place on Bikelife

Dates and Venue Options for Stage ONE of Bikelife (Participants attend ONE of these).

COMPLETED Sun 12 Nov, 9.30am-1pm, William Knibb Centre, KETTERING

COMPLETED Fri 17 Nov, 9.30am-1pm, Wicksteed Park, KETTERING

COMPLETED Sun 19 Nov, 1pm-4.30pm, West Glebe Park, CORBY

COMPLETED  Fri 1 Dec, 9.30am-1pm, Wicksteed Park, KETTERING

COMPLETED  Fri 1 Dec, 1pm-4.30pm, West Glebe Pavillion, CORBY

SPACES AVAILABLE  Fri 8 Dec, 10.30am-2.15pm, Wicksteed Park, KETTERING

SPACES AVAILABLE Fri 8 Dec, 1pm-3pm, West Glebe Pavillion, CORBY

POSTPONED  Fri 15 Dec, 10.30am-2.15pm, Wicksteed Park, KETTERING

POSTPONED Fri 15 Dec, 1pm-3pm, West Glebe Pavillion, CORBY

More dates for January 2024 coming soon.

Dates and Venue Options for Stage TWO of Bikelife (Participants attend ONE of these).

COMPLETED Sun 3 Dec, 9.30am-11.30am, William Knibb Centre, KETTERING

COMPLETED Fri 24 Nov, 9.30am-11.30am, Wicksteed Park, KETTERING

COMPLETED Sun 26 Nov, 1pm-3pm, West Glebe Park, CORBY

SPACES AVAILABLE Fri 8 Dec, 1pm-3pm, West Glebe Pavillion, CORBY

POSTPONED Fri 15 Dec, 12.15pm-2.15pm, Wicksteed Park, KETTERING

POSTPONED Fri 15 Dec, 1pm-3pm, West Glebe Pavillion, CORBY

More dates for January 2024 coming soon.

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Programme Stages

The Bikelife programme is made up of two stages:

Stage 1  Bike Check, Learn to Fix and Cycle Skills - Three and a Half Hours

Stage 2  Cycle Confidence Training and Led Ride - Two-Hour session.

All stages will be completed by mid December 2023.  When all stages are complete each participant will be awarded with a £100 voucher for a local independent cycle shop of your choice.  There will also be lots of cycling goodies for each participant along the two stage journey to help make your cycle trips safer, easier and more comfortable.

Questions

Can't Cycle But Interested?

Let us know. This programme is designed for people who can actually cycle but lack the confidence to cycle for day to day trips. However, we can provide a limited number of small group or one-to-one 'learn to cycle' funded training sessions and if successful then add you can join Bike Life if there are still spaces.

Interested - But You Have a Disability?

Let us know. We want this programme to be as inclusive as possible. Depending on your disability and ability we may be able to adapt the session to your needs. If we can't we will look for alternatives to help you enjoy the pleasures of cycling. As the charity Wheels for Wellbeing's message says: cycling should be available to everyone.

Already Confident Cycling - But Keen to Learn How to Fix and Maintain?

Let us know. We may be able to help you with one of our other local programmes.

Don't Live or Work in North Northants?

Sorry! This programme is just for those who live or work in our local area due to how it is funded. If you are in another area please contact your local Highways team at your local authority to ask about other opportunities in your area.

Further Questions?

If you have any questions, please get in touch with us.

If you are a North Northants resident (or your job is based in the county and are able to attend local sessions)  then please sign up below. There is no charge as this is fully-funded.

Sign Up and Choose Your Sessions Today

CLICK HERE to reserve your place on Bikelife