An initiative to encourage people of all ages and abilities to take up cycling recommences next week.
Bike 4 Life, run by Manx Sport and Recreation (MSR) offers weekly sessions around the National Sports Centre raceway.
Ari Brooks, Sports Development Officer with MSR said:
‘We welcome those with long-term health issues and those recuperating and trying to regain fitness after illness or operation.
‘Bike 4 Life is also suitable for those with disabilities and with reduced/little mobility, including wheelchair users, amputees and those with coordination problems.
‘We provide a range of inclusive and specially adapted bikes including tandems, trikes, special needs bikes, hand cycles, quad bikes and mountain bikes for participants to use.
‘Bike 4 Life also welcomes individuals who have always wanted to cycle but are wary of riding on roads,’
Ari continued:
‘The NSC offers a safe and enjoyable cycling environment for those riders who want to gain more confidence while socialising with family and friends.
‘Cycling has many physical and psychological benefits. It is a healthy, low impact exercise that people of all ages and abilities can enjoy.’
Sessions take place every Tuesday from 25 April to 29 August. They run from 1-6pm.
There are no sessions during TT fortnight.
It costs £2 per session to take part plus £2 to hire a bike. Participants are welcome to bring their own bikes.
For more information about Bike 4 Life, contact Ari Brooks on 688575 or email Ari Brooks.
