Cycle for Health
Regain cycling confidence, gently improve fitness and enjoy a free, sociable 10 mile ride. All abilities welcome. All rides start and end at the Straw’s Bridge Local Nature Reserve in West Hallam, Ilkeston, DE7 5FG.
Everybody can join in for some gentle exercise every Monday from approximately 6.45pm to 8.30pm. Each ride is led by volunteers and supported by Erewash Borough Council’s Community Health and Wellbeing Development Team.
The bike rides are free - you need only take your bike, a cycling helmet and a bottle of water. There is some parking at Straw’s Bridge if you wish to drive to the beginning of the route. Please contact Ilkeston Cycle for Health’s Facebook page or email ebc.healthride@gmail.com
Balanceability
Balanceability is the UK's first and only accredited 'learn to cycle' scheme for children aged two and a half to six years and is specifically aimed to help develop confidence, spatial awareness and dynamic balance. The sessions aim to utilize balance bikes to build children’s skills and confidence to transition on to a pedal bike, without the need for stabilisers.
Balanceability benefits children by:
- Physical improvement through the development of gross motor skills such as balance, co-ordination, agility, core strength and flexibility.
- Gets children cycling much easier without the use of stabilisers which can be hindering and confusing to a child.
- Improving children's confidence, self-esteem and resilience.
For more information on these activities or to register interest for a course in your area email the team.