With The Lake District and The Yorkshire Dales on our doorstep - KDCS offers an exciting selection of cycle rides throughout the local area and beyond. There are social gatherings including slide shows, talks and supper evenings and members are kept up to date with cycling news and issues through this web site, emails and our Facebook pages. KDCS are an affiliated group of Cycling UK.

Wednesday, June 01, 2011

Cycle Maintenance and Cycle Training in June and July

Bike Maintenance Training
Do you know anyone who might be interested in learning some basic bike maintenance skills? SLACC are running some courses again this year in Staveley.

Women's Basic Cycle Maintenance Sat 2 July 11-2 at the Pavilion in Staveley.
Mixed Basic Cycle Maintenance Sat 20 July 11-2 at the Pavilion in Staveley.

To book please send a cheque for £17 to 'South Lakes Action on Climate Change Towards Transition' c/o Ruth Jennings, Sunny Orchard Farm, Kentmere Rd, Staveley, LA8 9JF.
Contact info@staveley-gti.co.uk or 07851 719444 for more information.

Cycle Training for Adults
...because it's never too late to learn. SLACC are offering free training sessions for adults with fully qualified Bikeability trainers. Bikeability is 'cycling proficiency for the 21st century'. Do you know any individuals or groups who would benefit from these free sessions? Please encourage them to sign up!
  • Thinking of taking up cycling but not sure about it?
  • Enjoy the cycle paths but not the roads?
  • Have a bike but would like to brush up on your riding skills?
Sign up for free cycle training sessions with friendly professional Cyclewise trainers at Kendal Leisure Centre. Afternoon and evening sessions available to suit you. (Level 1 or 2/ 3.)
Thursdays 16th, 23rd, 30th June and 7th July 2011.
Contact Ruth Jennings on 07851 719444 or info@staveley-gti.co.uk for information and to book a place.