Cycle Together was an active travel initiative, designed to increase uptake of cycling by helping people to feel more confident, cycle more often and be more active. The scheme addressed common barriers to cycling by offering free activities, including four week e-bike loans, cycle training, social rides for adults and families, bike maintenance classes, and Dr Bikes – free bicycle safety checks at events and pop-ups.
“I have absolutely loved having the ebike. I feel so much stronger and I look forward every day to going out on a new mini-adventure… Having the ebike has had a huge impact on me mentally and physically! We have been to Longleat so many times that we ended up getting annual passes… It has actually kinda replaced a summer holiday for us we’ve had loads of fun. I had to give the e-bike back on Saturday and was really sad! On Sunday morning, I bought a secondhand ebike”
Frome Community Bike Project continues on the great work that Cycle Together helped to propel, inspiring connection, fitness and fresh air. Continuing to offer hire bikes, group bike rides, classes, repairs and servicing – now running as a paid service to keep it all going strong.
The project was part of Green and Healthy Frome which was funded by The National Lottery Community Fund.
