Two more bike libraries have opened in Bury, allowing adults and children alike to borrow a bike for free, at Clarence Park and Openshaw Park.
This is part of a TfGM programme to create a network of free bikes for people to use to promote the benefits of cycling and encourage people to be more active.
The bikes are free to borrow, but you will need to bring proof of address and sign a disclaimer to use a bike.
There are six adult bikes and two junior striders to borrow at Clarence Park and likewise at Openshaw Park.
Bikes can be borrowed for up to a week and returned during opening hours – see below for details.
There are now three bike libraries in the borough – the other is at Radcliffe Library – and more are planned to open in the next few months.
Councillor Kevin Peel, deputy cabinet member for the environment, climate change and operations, said: “We want to get more people cycling, but many people don’t have a bike. Our new bike libraries aim to remove that barrier by providing free bikes for use by any local resident. I’m really excited to open one in Clarence Park and, plus the second at Openshaw, hope that lots of Bury residents will take advantage of this great facility and get on their bikes!”
The new bike libraries are run by volunteers at the Friends of Clarence Park Group and by The BAME Project at Openshaw Park
For more information, look at
Clarence Park - https://theburydirectory.co.uk/services/clarence-park-bike-library
Openshaw Park - https://theburydirectory.co.uk/services/openshaw-park-bike-library
Live music debuts at Theatre Royal with acclaimed Manchester act
71 dogs and puppies rescued from suspected illegal breeders in Bury
£1m cannabis farm dismantled by GMP officers in Heywood raid
AFC Supporters comic Poem written about Rochdale's last match called Muddy Hell!
Bury GPs urge parents to vaccinate children against flu ahead of Christmas
Rochdale teenager clinches national racing title in debut car season
Mill complex left derelict by massive fire goes up for sale
Ellie Roebuck completes Joseph Holt training course at pub that shares her name
New canopies unveiled as Bury Market revamp takes major step forward
Man charged with rape of two teenage girls in Bolton
Family-led bands raise hundreds for Uganda summer school through Drumbeat UK
Roof repairs completed at historic Hopwood Hall as £640,000 restoration project finishes

