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Media Call: Press are invited to attend the
Wheels for All project from 11.30am on Friday 15th December at Robin
Park Sports Centre, Wigan. Contact: Chris Dunbar on 01942 486937.
Santa Claus put his sleigh to one side this Christmas to help support a
new initiative that aims to give people of all abilities the chance to
get cycling.
Supported by Wigan Athletic stars Henri Camara and Kevin Kilbane, Santa
turned to pedal power today to inspire people join in a free cycling
taster session at Robin Park Sports Centre from 10am to 2pm on Friday
15th December.
Wigan’s ‘Wheels for All’ event’ is free to anyone who has an interest in
cycling or may be looking for new ways to get active. It is particularly
tailored for those with disabilities and differing needs who are unable
to use two-wheeled bicycles. The cycling taster sessions will be held in
the sports hall and all equipment will be provided.
The event is being co-ordinated by Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust’s
Active Living team in partnership with Wheels for All, an initiative of
Cycling Project’s, that aims to provide cycling opportunities for people
of all abilities to enjoy.
Ian Tierney manager of Cycling Project’s who develop the Wheels for All
initiative, said, “Wheels for All was set up to help people with
disabilities and differing needs. This event aims to introduce people to
cycling and gives people the chance to try out special cycles and try
the ‘step through’ styles that we use in our health rides. We now have a
fleet of nearly 300 adapted cycles and many thousands have been
introduced to cycling over the years.”
Clare Turner, Activity Referral Officer, from Wigan Leisure and Culture
Trust, said, “This is going to be a really fun event with lots of
different cycles on hand for people to try out. It is important for us
that everybody gets an opportunity to get active. Cycling is fun and has
huge health benefits and this is the ideal opportunity for people of all
abilities give it a go.”
This special event, which is part of Wheels for All’s 10th birthday
celebrations, is sponsored by AGMA (Association of Greater Manchester
Authorities).
The event runs from 10am to 2pm on Friday 15th December at Robin Park
Sports Centre. For further information, please call 01942 488481 or
828572.
NOTES TO EDITORS: For further information on this News Release please
contact Chris Dunbar, Public Relations Officer, Wigan Leisure and
Culture Trust on 01942 486937 or at c.dunbar@wlct.org.
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust: Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust is a
charitable trust working on behalf of Wigan Council to manage and
support leisure and cultural facilities, initiatives and events for over
300,000 residents in the Wigan Borough. See www.wlct.org.
Wheels for All: For further information contact 0161 745 9099 or visit
www.cycling.org.uk.
Getting Wigan Active: Getting Wigan Active is Wigan Leisure and Culture
Trust’s vision to ensure that people across the Wigan Borough have the
opportunity to become more physically, mentally and creatively active.
It also aims to increase community activity and to encourage good
citizenship.
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