cycling in january at the university of nottingham
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Welcome to 2015 Ucyclers!First of all, Happy new year! I'm sure you are all contemplating the next year and frantically and
metaphorically scratching your head trying to think up new ways to make 2015 your best year yet (or at
least a marginal improvement on previous years).
Well stop your brain racking because we have the answer. Get on a bike!
Adam Batty
Ucycle and Security are here to helpkeep your bikes safe.Ucycle will be working with the security team to
patrol the campus and speak to as many cyclists
as possible about how to keep your bike safe. We
will be out and about from the 26th of Jan to the
9th of Feb between 8-10am handing out info,
freebies and giving out bike marking kits.
You can find us at the following lcoations...
The Bike Bus is back for 2015!The University's own bike convoy is back again
after a 2 month absence. The friendly, social,
easy going ride will be starting at the East Trent
Car park at 5pm on the 30th of Jan and will be
making it's way through Nottingham to finish at
the Castle for 6pm. Expect quiet traffic free paths,
cave excursions and ye olde style Nottingham
scenery. More bike fun and drinks to follow the
ride!
The ride is open to all abilities and if you want
to hire a free bike and join in just let me know.
Is there a Doctor in the house?Dr Bike is back to rescue your bikes from their
mechanical ailments and get them ready for the
winter! Click the links below to book your free 30
minute slot.
2015... year of the UcycleA new year means another chance to get hold of
the fantastic Ucycle rental bikes. Rent yourself a
top quality set of wheels for the year for only £49
or for jus £35 for one term.
For more information on how to sign up and to
Protect your presents.If you've got a new bike for Christmas and want
to help protect it or just want to give an old bike
some extra security this is for you. Get in touch
and we can sort you out with a free bike ID
sticker to help prevent theft and track your bike if
it does get stolen.
Free bike hire this winterGetting from A to B in Nottingham can now be a
lot easier and cheaper thanks to the Citycard
Cycle winter offer. Throughout winter months day
hire on the Citycard Cycles will be completely
free!
To find out how to make the most of this offer
click here.
New Years Resolution ClinicWant to take up cycling this year but don't know
Portland - 19th Jan - 10-2pm
Jubilee - 20th Jan - 10-1pm
King's Meadow - 21st Jan - 10-12pm
Sutton Bonington - 23rd Jan - 10-1pm
see the finer details please visit this link or email
Light Night festival brings the city to lifewith a lights, art and culture extravaganza!Light Night, a firm family favourite, returns and is
going on from strength to strength.
As part of the offer, Nottingham Castle will host
exciting new entertainment, music, installations
and projections for all ages.
Don't forget to visit the Sustrans/Big Wheel stall
to see our interactive pedal powered party
amongst other free and fun activities.
For more info on the night and the event
programme click here
www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/lightnight
how? Come and have a chat with us in the
Engineering and Science Learning Centre atrium
on the 27th of Jan between 11am - 1pm and we'll
come up with a tailor made plan just for you!
Wait a minute, you dropped some newson your way out! - The days are getting longer at a blistering pace
of 3 minutes a day
(http://www.sunsettimes.co.uk/) but you still need
to be bright and be safe! For hints and tips click
here.
- Thinking of getting the old steed out of the
shed? Here are a few tips from Sustrans on how
to get it in top shape.
- January is set to be a cold month so there may
be ice on the roads. If you spot any hazardous
areas on campus let us know wo we can do
something about it!
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Ucycle Nottingham has been set up in partnership with Sustrans, Nottingham City Council, Nottingham UniversityHospitals NHS Trust, the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University, New College Nottingham,Central College Nottingham and Bilborough College and to increase the numbers of staff and students cycling.To find out more about Ucycle Nottingham or any of the information or events in this news update, please use thefollowing http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/sustainability/transport/cyclingandwalking/ucycle.aspx 01158232394, [email protected]. About Sustrans ... Sustrans’ vision is a world in which people choose to travel in waysthat benefit their health and the environment. Find out more: www.sustrans.org.uk
This project/activity is being delivered as part of the Nottingham Urban Area’s successful Local SustainableTransport Fund programme helping to establish Nottingham as an exemplar for integrated sustainable transport.For further details visit www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/lstfprojects. Registered Charity No. 326550 (England and Wales) SCO39263 (Scotland)
