:the Park Charity Cafe

For a great family activity, take part in our scenic bike ride through the glorious Wensum Valley on Saturday 19th May 2012 and raise money for YOUR favourite charity. 

Choose from either a 13 or 26 mile route, OR if you’re feeling ambitious why not combine the two and do a whooping 40 miles! 

All of your efforts will be rewarded on your return to :the Park...

The bike has repeatedly been voted the most popular invention of the past 200 years. Cycling is simply great fun.

Everyone cycles; it is the great social leveller. Rich or poor, elderly gentleman or little child, everyone can enjoy cycling

A good bike costs £200; a reasonable car will cost £5,000. With oil prices rising through the roof, cycling can also save...

1 Listen for noises – squeaks, rattles and scraping suggests something needs attention

 2 Keep your cycle undercover – it will prolong its life and reduce maintenance

 3 Get the seat height right – having it too low will make cycling hard work

 4 Make sure your gears change smoothly – you may need professional help to adjust them

 5...

1 Check tyres regularly – replace if showing signs of wear or damage  

2 Pump up tyres until they are too hard to squeeze – reduces punctures  

3 Check Brakes – they should stop the wheel fully when the lever is only part pulled 

4 Don’t allow brakes to skim the wheels – this will slow you down 

5 Oil the chain...