Looking forward to working with Lancashire Police again later this week, delivering cycle training and bike maintenance to officers. Our instructors will be on their best behaviour.
Are you new to cycling? Is your saddle in the correct position?
If your saddle is at the wrong height, this could lead to injury. 🚴♀️🚵♀️ #cycling #beginner #saddle #HEIGHT #lancashire
Thank you Waterfoot Primary School, Rossendale - super quick turn around. 4 working days from initial booking to training starting and a huge 90 children taking part. That's incredible organisation.
"Even though we had a quick turn around getting letters out and the children ready, all the staff have been extremely happy with they way it has been organised and run. We have known each day what time to have the children ready and what they have needed and the instructors have done their best to ensure that the children have had what they needed.
From the children, they have all been extremely happy and upbeat about the training they received, especially those who are now able to ride a bike and do so more confidently. They are very proud of themselves and a number of them have thanked us for organising it for them.
Below are some messages from parents when I sent the message to them that they were doing the training:
Glad you’re still doing this sort of thing! Sal is very excited x
Sal loved it. In fact he’s bringing his bike to school tomorrow. We only 5 mins walk away!"
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Awesome
Brilliant to see, well done 👏
That's fab feedback
We love teaching children - today's funniest moment included a child stating proudly that they spoke three different languages. English, Scottish and Whalesish.
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Was that a child or Kirsti Grayson?!
Yaki dah
Here you go - 7 easy steps to change an inner tube!
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Our instructors are bending over backwards to be inclusive, whilst providing Bikeability in schools during these ever changing times. It’s lovely to get this feedback from one school and we are all delighted to hear this.
“I just wanted to say a big thank you from Yealand. Through dedication and work one of the Year 6 was able to complete the training which we really appreciated. Giving that extra time and consideration to her needs and supporting the school to ensure she completed the training before the end of her primary years was much appreciated.”
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Well done everyone! You've probably given that child a confidence boost that will stay with her forever. Good work! 🙂
Well done
Wearing a correctly fitted helmet whilst cycling can help protect you from injury and potentially save your life if you fall off of your bike. #staysafe #bikehelmet #safetyfirst #cycling #lancashire
Cycling is great fun for all the family, it's good for your health and the environment. #KeepCycling #lancashire #fun #cycling #goodforyou
@lancashirecc and @OfficialUCLan want to know your travel habits as a result of covid. They are asking Lancashire residents to complete a survey about changes to how they travel and you could be entered into a free prize draw. The survey will help them understand the impacts of the pandemic on travel behaviour as well as the temporary highways social distancing measures. uclan.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6hWZpJW5Swg8T1r
In these darker winter months it’s important to wear reflective clothing when cycling. This will help to keep you safe on the roads and make you more visible to drivers. #cycle #staysafe #visible #reflective #lancashire #winter
If you have signed up to Go Velo half term activities this week, please check your emails. Due to low numbers some courses have been cancelled. Thank you.
Before going out in the car this weekend, if the end destination is only a couple of miles away why not try cycling there instead. #cycle #environmentallyfriendly #travel #friends #lancashire
Back by popular demand, our half term sessions in Lancashire start on Monday 26th October. We have learn to ride, fun sessions and Bikeability Levels 1-3. Sign up is essential.
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Join our holiday sessions - everything from learning to ride all the way through to level 3 BikeabilityAlways be prepared for those unexpected punctures by carrying a puncture repair kit with you. A puncture repair kit will help you to repair your inner tube and keep you moving. #cycle #lancashire #puncture #beprepared #roadsafety
We taught Hamza to ride a bike earlier this year and he’s now in London making use of the Santander Cycles. Thanks for the update, it’s great to see you are enjoying riding a bike! Free cycle lessons continue across Lancashire, check out our website for details.
As we head further in to autumn, it's important to stay visible when cycling. One way you can stay safe and visible is by checking the lights on the front and rear of your bike are working correctly before you start your journey. #cycle #lancashire #visible #roadsafety #lights
Back by popular demand.......our half term sessions in Lancashire start on Monday 26th October. We have learn to ride, fun sessions and Bikeability Levels 1-3. Sign up is essential.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/go-velo-holiday-sessions-20129268401
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Becky Leverett
Thanks Pendle View Primary School for lending us this little trike to make our sessions at Laneshawbridge inclusive. Early start delivering bikes today!
🚵♂️🚵♀️Did you know that two-thirds of all car journeys in Britain are less than 5 miles long? That's less than 25 minutes by bike 🚗➡️🚲
Switching from driving to cycling for small trips like these is a great way to #ChooseCycling 👍
🔗 bit.ly/ChooseCycling
In two weeks, these riders in Oswaldtwistle have progressed from being new to cycling to confidently controlling a bike with one hand! Two ladies were total non riders too! Amazing. We still have a few spaces left on the next Sofa to Saddle course starting tomorrow in Pendle 5.30pm- 7pm. Get signed up via the Go Velo website if you want a progressive cycling course.
Its been a busy week - Bikeability Level 1/2 in Pendle and Lancaster, Bikeability Level 3 in Pendle, 2 x Sofa to Saddle courses in Oswaldtwistle, Adult learn to ride / improvers in Preston and Burnley and Adult Training with Lancashire Police.
We also got some great feedback from Holy Saviour School in Pendle, well done team Pendle led for the first time by Sam Peel - great job!!
"Just a quick email to say how fabulous the trainers from Go Velo were in school. The children have had a fantastic time and the results from the non riders has been amazing to say the least. Thank you to all of the team for being so proactive and using time so efficiently so that every child was able to get the most out of their training"
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Have messaged you regarding a cycling course for a 12yr old new to cycling
Due to popular demand, we are putting on another Ride Active Sofa to Saddle in Pendle. Starting Tuesday 29th September 5.30pm - 7pm at the Steven Burke Sports Hub, Pendle. Sign up below, places are limited. **All our training is delivered in line with Government and Industry guidelines to comply with the current situation**
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Learn to ride a bike with Go Velo. Training is offered initally in a traffic free environment where you can develop your bike riding skills.Another day working with Lancashire Police, having trained up officers from across the County. Officers are now trained to Level 3 Bikeability and have been given basic bike maintenance training, so will be using their bikes for work. Thanks for having us in!
Here’s Carly Glover from Burnley Council’s Park’s Department. We met Carly when setting up our Dr Bike session in Townley Park last month. The Council have got some new electric bikes through the Access Fund Grant and wanted to make sure their staff used them safely. We set up some on road training for the team, but first taught Carly to ride a bike as she hadn’t learnt to ride earlier in her life! Well done to our instructors Gillian and Adrian who were involved in the training and to all those who took part today! Big thanks to Connecting East Lancashire for enabling this to happen FREE!
Good morning from Pendle and an early start getting things in place for the rest of the day. Happy cycling everyone, it’s a beaut!
Great working with Lancashire Constabulary Specials!
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I did six years in the Specials (1990-1996) and absolutely loved it. Well done all concerned.
Working with Lancashire Police Special Constables today. Cycle training and bike maintenance. If you want to join one of our courses or have one delivered especially for your organisation, contact us on the Go Velo website
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Can you set something up for the employees at Preston Hospital 😁
Calling all Lancashire community groups 🗣
We are offering free adult bike training to community groups across Lancashire, the move away from public transport and increase in people choosing to cycle makes now the best time to offer your groups this service.
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#lancashire #communitygroups #cycle
Some amazing feedback detailing our work at a Lancashire school this week. With further lockdown looming across the County, please be assured that Go Velo’s training is conducted in line with Government and industry guidelines.
Excited! We have another Ride Active course starting next Monday and loads of Basic Bike Maintenance courses coming up across the county! Get signed up on the Go Velo website www.govelo.co.uk
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Calling all business owners 🗣 We are offering free adult bike training for business employees all across Lancashire, the move away from public transport and increase in people choosing to cycle to ...Calling all business owners 🗣
We are offering free adult bike training for business employees all across Lancashire, the move away from public transport and increase in people choosing to cycle to work makes now the best time to offer your staff this service.
Our site: www.govelo.co.uk
An update from the Bikeability Trust - Go Velo Instructors will continue training in schools and to adults across Lancashire. Please get in touch if you would like to book in for some cycle training.
Calling all business owners 🗣
We are offering free adult bike training for business employees all across Lancashire, the move away from public transport and increase in people choosing to cycle to work makes now the best time to offer your staff this service.
Our site: www.govelo.co.uk
Sofa to Saddle has started in Oswaldtwistle. Riders will progress from non riders to confident riders on the road / parks / bridleways over a series of weeks. Contact us if you want to take part on our next course.
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Would love this in Pendle please. Have a group of women who are keen to learn or advance to roads etc.
Have you got anything like this going for children in accrington area for 9yrs olds x
It’s drizzly today BUT all our sessions are going ahead in Oswaldtwistle and Preston. We look forward to seeing you there!
Great to see one of our Sofa to Saddle riders hitting Lancashire newspapers! If you want to make the switch to cycling and join one of our courses, please get in touch via the Go Velo website or through Facebook.
We still have places on tomorrow and Friday's adult cycle training courses at Steven Burke Sports Hub. The weather is looking up, so sign up and get yourself down for a fun lesson with our amazing instructors!
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Check out all these benefits to cycling - we have added lots of new cycling courses for the next few days so that you can enjoy them too. Check out our website www.govelo.co.uk/book-a-course/ for info on whats on.
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Paul Verity
Spaces on today’s learn to ride : improver sessions. Just turn up at the Steven Burke Sports Hub at either 10am or 1pm and our instructors will help your children gain confidence on a bike
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Is it not for children that can ride this time and plus don't think Lexi will do it today she's in a right mood lol 🤣 xxx
Hayley space at 1pm if needed xxx
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We are trying something new to help our friends at www.lovetoride.net as it's Cycle September in a few days. If you want to take part but havent got a bike, nip down to the Steven Burke Sports Hub and do some laps on one of our bikes between 9am - 10am next week. Just bring a form of photo ID and a recent bill and off you ride. Sign up here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-borrow-a-bike-session-tickets-115565703129
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Joanne Pickles Hayley Griss
The final week of our summer learn to ride sessions have been added to Eventbrite. 1st to 4th September.
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Is anyone from Tuesday cancelled session going today? I’ve rebooked but it’s booked me on for both days. Do we just need to go to one sessio?
Today's planned sessions at the hub have been cancelled. Sorry
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What time are the sessions on Thursday and Friday please?
*****SESSIONS IN BACUP AND PENDLE ARE CANCELLED TODAY AND TOMORROW (25/26.8.2020) - IT'S TOO WET AND SAFETY WILL BE COMPROMISED. MORE SESSIONS WILL BE ADDED AND SENT TO THOSE BOOKED ON ALREADY *****
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Anna Ratcliffe
Following guidance from Pendle Council relating to the use of Steven Burke Sports Hub we have been given the go ahead to continue training BUT cannot train people from the 7 affected wards which are:
· Whitefield
· Walverden
· Southfield
· Bradley
· Clover Hill
· Brierfield
· Marsden
In order to keep everyone safe, we are asking people from these areas to come to our sessions at a later date when restrictions are eased. Thank you in advance.
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I think the council have now said all Nelson is affected not just the 7 wards they first mentioned
Places still available on these popular courses.
If your child has recently attended one of our Learn to Ride session we are running two extra course next week to help them improve their cycling skill on Wednesday afternoon.
We have also added some more Learn to Ride sessions for next week as well.
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Anna Ratcliffe Not sure if you have done this. We are there tomoz. Think they have put some more dates on x
If your child has recently attended one of our Learn to Ride session we are running two extra course next week to help them improve their cycling skill on Wednesday afternoon.
We have also added some more Learn to Ride sessions for next week as well.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/go-velo-holiday-sessions-20129268401
will there be anymore on the Friday x
**** DUE TO WEATHER WARNING FOR WIND - THIS MORNING'S SESSION IN PENDLE IS CANCELLED****
Apologies for the inconvenience, keep your eyes on our website for replacement sessions next week. Thanks
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Is this afternoons session due to go ahead? Thanks
