Dr Bike cycle repairs and Social Rides
Dr Bike Cycle Repairs & social ride Events
Thanks to Cycling UK’s Big Bike Revival Campaign
we are delivering a series of FREE community Dr Bike events on the following dates. If you have a bike that needs a check over and some minor repairs then bring it along. No booking required. Just come along to Fakenham Thursday Market, on 28th October 4th,11th,18th November.
At one of our pop up Dr Bike events our friendly mechanic will undertake FREE safety checks and minor repairs to ensure that bikes are safe and working effectively.
Examples of minor repairs that we can undertake include:
• Pump up tyres
• Adjust brakes
• Replace gear/brake cables
• Adjust gears
• Make sure seat is at the correct height
• Fix puncture
Anything that we can’t fix on site, we will let you know exactly what you need to do and suggest some local bike shops/mechanics who may be able to help
Trevor Brown, from 13three Neutral Service will be carrying out some of the work and leading some of the rides. Trevor said, “ we see a lot of bikes which could be dangerous or just set up better. This is a chance to get your bike checked. Maybe people will be buying bikes for Christmas and need advice on how to put them together. We are not selling bikes, but we may be able to lend one for the rides or it may be a chance to have a go on a different bike as we have some we can loan”.
Social Rides
On your bike with Active Fakenham and Cycle UK
An exciting opportunity for new cyclists and those wanting to get back on their bikes is coming to Fakenham. Active Fakenham have teamed up with Cycle UK and are organising a series of short, guided rides to local cafés/pubs. There will be coffee or tea provided and riders will have a chance to socialise as well as practising their cycling under expert guidance.
The first ride will be to Sculthorpe Mill, leaving Fakenham at 10.00am on Sunday 31st October and we expect to return by 12.30. The rides will be led by an experienced cyclist and each rider will be provided with a safety check of their bike, a cycling “starter pack” and a free hot drink. ..
Richard Crook from Active Fakenham, said, “these rides are not onerous, and are aimed at people with little experience of cycling that would like to have a go, maybe build some confidence and have a couple of hours in the fresh air getting some healthy exercise. There is a limit to the number of riders on each ride and we will keep to quiet roads.”
At your workplace or local venue
We may be able to bring our team along to your workplace of venue to offer free services, safety checks or cycle maintenance training. This will be free, just get in touch to see if we can help.
About the project
The project is aimed at adults, and you must book a place. If you are interested in finding out more or booking please contact Richard at richard@activefakenham.org.uk or 07887 803091 or see the Active Fakenham website www.activefakenham.org.uk
✿
☀
♫
View more
Active Fakenham is excited to bring outside exercise to Fakenham Town centre in the newly renovated Community Centre Garden. Low cost and suitable for beginners and improvers these classes will run through the summer All classes will take place in the Courtyard Garden FAKENHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE OAK STREET, FAKENHAM NR21 9DY https://www.fakenhamcommunitycentre.org.uk/ Enquiries should be made to the course leader not the Community Centre or Active Fakenham Fay Platten, will be offering, Fitness Pilates for Beginners Fay says Practicing under the open sky in the fresh air and sunshine can elevate your mood and energise your body. Enjoy the outdoor setting as you work on your core strength, flexibility, posture and well-being. Maria Fenn will be offering The Outdoor Well-being Workout Maria says Research shows that exercising outdoors can lower stress, improve mood, enhance focus, and even boost immune function. With that in mind, this class will be a mix of movement, strength, and relaxation, all designed to leave people feeling energised and refreshed. Book direct with Fay or Maria, or find out more directly from Fay or Maria
Premier and competition launch 25 March 4.30pm to 5.30pm Central Cinema Fakenham tickets £5 Limited number of VIP tickets also available - contact richard@activefakenham.org.uk
Our cardboard raft race is a fun family event. We are looking for some exciting and colourful boats, so why not give it a go? You must pre-book for this event. It is run in partnership with Wensum Ospreys canoe club., you can learn more about them by clicking here . Free to enter We have limited spaces so please book early. The course is about 100 metres in total. Entry form as PDF HERE or as WORD Doc HERE Rules and guidence HERE Prizes and categories 1. 1st, 2nd,3rd fastest to complete the course 2 . Most spectacular sinking 3. Best fancy dress –raft and crew ✿ ☀ ♫
Ride North Norfolk Sunday 24 August 2025 Photos of the the 2024 ride are here No price rises again this year ✿ ☀ ♫
