LEAP - The ‘green light’ has been given to set up a cycling project for older people within Dudley Borough through my work with Age Concern Dudley. As you can imagine it is a ‘dream’ opportunity and one where this new project should be as successful as the ‘Healthy Footsteps for 50 Plus’ walking project that the LEAP over 60 Project has run for nearly 3 years now.

This is an opportunity for SCC members to assist with ‘Get Cycling for 50 Plus’ by becoming volunteer cycling leaders.

Initially the plan is to hold one cycle ride a week on a weekday for participants to start cycling. This will be very basic to start with and will include a couple of sessions with the Road Safety Team to ensure riders are adept at bike handling, road safety, riding in groups, etc. Following these initial training sessions, the riders will be taken on short rides starting with 30-minutes to 1-hour on quiet roads and canal towpaths. Week-by-week the sessions will be progressive as the group’s confidence improves.

The first ride will be launched during Spring 2010 with cycling leaders receiving training on 1 March 2010 based at Mary Stevens Park, Stourbridge.

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