It’s been nine months since my last guest blog where I introduced the proposal for a waymarked off-road cycle route around the Tame Valley, South Pennine […]
Over 60 school pupils brought their own bikes, learnt pump track skills and received a free bike lock from GMP, in addition each bike was added to the police bike register.
Over the May half term Dirt Factory collaborated with the Rio Ferdinand Foundation (RFF) and Walkden Town Centre to deliver a free community pop-up indoor biking project. The aim was to engage young people aged between 11-25 in positive physical activities.
We teach key bike skills, show pupils how to check and maintain their bikes, signpost them to existing cycle networks and bike parks around Greater Manchester and promote a fun and healthy living.
It was great to see more than 80 riders enjoy what we had to offer. All ages and abilities got involved – many of them experiencing a pump track and airbag for the first time.
Until the Dirt Factory doors are open, outdoor winter riding will have to do. With winter almost upon us, the weather is already getting more challenging […]