Sheffield BikeBoost
Get Involved, Get Motivated, Get Fit, Get Cycling!
Bikeboost Sheffield is well into it's second year, and we have already had over 100 people registering to give cycling a go this Spring.
Bikeboost 2010 can boast continuation rates of up to 85% of employees still cycling to work. The scheme's last phase was at the City Council itself, where 85 people took up a loan bicycle. 38% of those previously being car users, they cycled approximately 2835 miles over 3 weeks. Over the course of 8 months Bikeboost has saved approximately 5043.5 kg of CO2 and burnt 302610 calories. Those hills do come in useful!
Contact info@bikeboost.org to find out if you're eligible for a free bike loan or to sign up your workplace to the scheme!
Cycling to work is a great way to make exercise part of your daily routine - and to enjoy the convenience of leaving the car at home. This is a great opportunity for you to be part of a fun, challenging and social activity at your work place.
There is also the added bonus that Its Free! That's right. You will get the use of a bike and accessories for the challenge period without having to pay a penny!
What is BikeBoost?
Bikeboost will lend bicycles and accessories to all participants for a month long challenge period, providing urban cycle coaching so you can ride your bike safely on-road. We will then assist you in purchasing the perfect bicycle for you, helping to improve your health, happiness, and the environment, whilst reducing congestion through a fully supported and trusted cycle to work scheme.
You will also be able to take advantage of:
- Social rides
- Skills and learn-to-ride sessions
- Local shop discounts and expertise
- On and off road urban cycle coaching
- Ride to work buddy
- Inter business competitions
- And much more!
The question is
Are you ready to accept the challenge?
This challenge ran 19/04/2010 to 16/11/2011.
Sheffield BikeBoost ran a league - see the results!
Who's involved in Sheffield BikeBoost?
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Events
BikeBoost social ride! After the success of the 2010 end of season social ride, which took us around the beautiful Derwent reservoir, we hope you are ready for another!
Ride Number 2 was a lovely cycle starting from Endcliffe Park, with lots of stops to observe the local bird life.
Ride Number 3 is coming soon, starting at Parsley Hay and taking in the High Peak Trail! If you want to join us then please email me: Louise.Gold@sheffield.gov.uk.
Watch this space for more rides happening throughout the year.
13161 miles cycled by 674 riders signed up for this Bikeboost in 155 teams from 30 local employers, aiming for a total target of 29351 miles of cycling - this will equate to 880530 calories burnt off, and 14675.5 kg of carbon saved!
Good luck, guys and gals!
What they're saying on
Latest Spokes
Tom Jones
Had my 1-2-1 bikeability session today. Found it really useful. Learned a lot about road positioning and cycling in a confident and assertive manner. I recommend it to all! 8:03pm, 22/03/11
Rachel Baron
First trip on the bike, riding back from Ponds Forge, having a guide really helped as we avoided nearly all the hills and found the quiter roads! 6:03pm, 09/03/11
Osborne Tavarwisa
I recieved my bike today and cycled into work, and felt really tired since i haven't riden a bike in a long time. 5:03pm, 09/03/11
Sarah Sawbridge
Did all but 1/4 of a mile (v v steep bit) of the hills.. woo hoo ! 10:09am, 22/09/10
Paul Gordon
Tried an alternative route to work that starts with a hill. Had to get off and walk half way up. but pleased that my stamina has increased in only 5 trips! Happy Days ;-) 10:09pm, 21/09/10