Bike Safety Day!
Sunday 29th November 2009
9am to 12pm
Shaftesbury Room at Worthing Leisure Centre
Calling all bike lovers…
If you are looking for a second hand bike or would like to sell your trusted 2 wheels we have the day for you at Worthing Borough Council and NSL Services’ second hand bike sale on Sunday 29 November 2009 from 9am to 12pm at Worthing Leisure Centre.
Whether you are looking for a kiddie’s tricycle or bike, a sophisticated tourer, or a road or mountain bike or just want to sell a bike your children have outgrown, we may have just what you are looking for. You may also find that perfect Christmas gift you have been struggling to find!
Sussex Police will mark all bikes brought along to the event with your postcode for FREE as this has proved to greatly reduce the chance of your bike being stolen. They will also be on hand to give out lots of advice on bike security.
West Sussex County Council staff will talk about safer cycling and cycle routes in Worthing, plus assist those people wishing to access cheaper travel for their children with a 3-in-1 travelcard.
Cllr Bob Smytherman, a former Cycling Instructor, says:
“Cycling is such a great way to get around town and is very environmentally friendly to our planet. We are trying to encourage everyone to think about getting on their bike and look forward to seeing lots of cyclist enthusiasts there.”
Danny Forbes, NSL’s Contract Manager for Worthing, added:
“We’re really happy to support this initiative as more cycling can only ease congestion in our town. With cycling on the Promenade soon to be available, this is a great opportunity to pick up a bargain and let two wheels replace four.”
Local retailers will be there to sell accessories and a raffle will be held in aid of the Mayor of Worthing’s charity fund, including your chance to win a bike for the cost of a raffle ticket (or two).
No need to book an appointment, please just come along on the morning.
Cycling on the promenade in Worthing has finally been given the go ahead by Worthing Council following years of campaigning.
Council has agreed the changes to the bylaws to permit the proposed trial of shared cycle/pedestrian use of the Promenade between Splash Point to George V Avenue, but not yet.
Worthing shared cycleway delayed again!
Worthing's shared cycle lane on the promenade between Splash Point and George V Avenue is delayed again!
Although the council is able to enforce the new by-laws from 28th August,
Worthing Borough Council will NOT be allowing cyclists to share the promenade until all necessary measures, such as, paving, signage etc - are in place to ensure maximum public safety.
Bob Smytherman said:
"I am pleased we have received Government permission for the by-law change , however everyone will need to wait for a while longer. Beach office staff will continue to advise cyclists seen on the promenade."
Bob added:
“Cycling is so much better for our health and I have always wanted everyone to be able to enjoy the promenade through the whole of Worthing”
"We now need to campaign for Phases 3 and 4 through Goring and in to Ferring to join up with Littlehampton and beyond"
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