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For further information<br />
contact...<br />
cycle4health<br />
07717 663 697<br />
cycle4health01@gmail.<strong>com</strong><br />
To find out more about<br />
cycling in West Yorkshire<br />
contact...<br />
West Yorkshire go:cycling:<br />
www.wygocycling.<strong>com</strong><br />
CTC - the national cycling charity:<br />
www.ctc.org.uk<br />
cycle<br />
4 health...<br />
The cycle4health scheme is a cycling programme<br />
targeting adults who are at risk of or are affected by<br />
conditions such as heart disease and diabetes and<br />
would like to take part in cycling to increase their<br />
fitness and improve their health.<br />
Sessions will take place in:<br />
Roberts Park, Saltaire, Bradford<br />
Wibsey Park Gardens, Wibsey, Bradford<br />
John Charles Centre for Sport, Middleton Grove, Leeds<br />
Bikes &<br />
Helmets<br />
available<br />
to use.
cycle4health<br />
cycle4health sessions create an opportunity for you to join in one of the most<br />
enjoyable physical activities, in a relaxed and fun group environment without risk of<br />
over exertion or strains to your muscles and joints.<br />
cycle4health is funded by Pfizer UK Foundation, CTC (National Cycling<br />
Charity) and West Yorkshire go:cycling Project. The tutors used<br />
will all be National Standard qualified and the majority will be<br />
Register of Exercise Professional Level (REPs) 3 qualified also,<br />
these qualifications enable the tutor to support you whether<br />
you are new to cycling or want to gain confidence in cycling<br />
and ensure you are exercising safely.<br />
Each week you and the tutor will monitor the sessions<br />
and discuss how you are progressing. You will be provided<br />
with a cycle4health pack to help record your achievements<br />
and set your goals. On your first visit you will be asked to<br />
<strong>com</strong>plete a health screening questionnaire to ensure the<br />
programme is appropriate for your needs. There will also be<br />
other monitoring to <strong>com</strong>plete along with the tutor to help<br />
measure your achievements and goals.<br />
The Benefits of Cycling<br />
cycle4health is designed to increase physical activity participation, reduce the risk<br />
of or support the management of heart disease and diabetes and improve general<br />
well being.<br />
Amongst the proven benefits are:<br />
• Increased fitness<br />
• Lower risk of heart disease<br />
• Weight management<br />
• Reducing stress levels<br />
• In addition to this there are<br />
also huge financial and<br />
environmental benefits<br />
Where, When, What and Who...<br />
The sessions will take place in:<br />
Roberts Park, Saltaire, Bradford, BD17<br />
Wibsey Park Gardens, Wibsey, Bradford, BD6<br />
John Charles Centre for Sport, Middleton Grove, Leeds, LS11 5DJ<br />
Sessions will run weekly.<br />
The sessions are free and you can contact us directly,<br />
<strong>com</strong>e along with your <strong>com</strong>munity organisation or be referred<br />
by your health professional.<br />
Sessions are:<br />
• Run in a safe traffic free environment<br />
• Supervised by qualified tutors<br />
• Aimed at adults who have not<br />
ridden a bike before<br />
• Open to <strong>com</strong>plete adult beginners<br />
and adults returning to cycling<br />
• Equipped with bikes & helmets for you<br />
to use and cycle safety will be discussed<br />
Sessions will aim to:<br />
• Build your confidence on a bike<br />
• Provide you with the skills to cycle safely<br />
• Offer opportunities to further your<br />
cycling experience<br />
• Help you meet new cycling friends<br />
• Increase your physical activity participation<br />
• Get you cycling on a more regular basis
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