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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
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Join us for the Giant Duck Race Active Fakenham, in partnership the Fakenham and District Rotary Club, is thrilled to be putting on this event. Join us to watch these ducks. Why your business should join in We hope your business decides to support this community project. We will aim to make the event as much fun as possible and encourage participation and attendance. We will also help promote your duck (and therefore your business). Any money raised will go towards community events in Fakenham and a contribution is also being made to Fakenham First Focus. We will aim to do this by: • listing entries on our website • posting on social media (we do Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) • distributing press and media releases • the event will be photographed and filmed (tbc) and these will be available to you as well as shared on social media and websites - we will arrange a photo shoot at the Bridge in Goggs Mill Road at Goggs Mill Bridge prior to the event. This will go in the local paper. Winners prizes include 1. First Prize TBC 2. A bottle of Champagne For more information and to download the entry form as a PDF HERE or as a WORD Doc HERE Active Fakenham would like to thank the following businesses for sponsoring a duck in the 2022 Corporate Duck Race. Any funds raised will go to local events and local charities Aldiss Butcher Andrews Solicitors Carben Construction Dempsey Heating Des Cooper Hairdressers Eastern Daily Press Fakenham & District Rotary Club Fakenham and Wells Times Fakenham Garden Centre Fakenham Infant School Fakenham Junior School First Focus GJL animal feeds Grove Veterinary hospital and clinics H Banham Ltd Hayes and Storr Larking Gowan M D Williamson Carpets Ltd Nod Butcher and Son Original Factory Shop Ploegor UK Soil Fertility Services? Sports & Fitness Centre Stephenson Smart ✿ ☀ ♫
Active Fakenham Criterium Races 20 April 2025 Enter HERE
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Its great to be back. Organisers of the 2024 Rid North Norfolk are looking forward to the popular non competitive cycle ride on Sunday 25 th August. This is a great opportunity for locals and visitors to get on a bike for a supported fun ride no matter their level of fitness. This popular community organised cycle event is back on Sunday the 25 th of August. The cycle ride is a supported non-competitive ride with the routes clearly marked, emergency back-up and feed stations around the routes. Organiser, Richard Crook said, “This year’s routes range through 15, 25, 36, 51, 64 (100km) and 102 miles. We are aware of the cost of living crisis, and we are proud that we have been able to maintain the low price of entry because we are a community ride. Rides start from just £4. You can enter through the Active Fakenham website. The entry includes, An enjoyable community day out Easy to follow signage on all routes Free drinks and nutrition, including our popular homemade flapjack Free photos A medal when you finish Free draw string goodie bag on arrival Map, GPX /Garmin files Mobile mechanic and breakdown support Rescue service Our local knowledge and experience First aid at the Community Centre A social event at the Community Centre and garden including food, barbecue with local produce, live music and stalls that is open to all including music by Anto Morra and others.. People on the ride may be photographed and/or filmed at this event. You will register through the British Cycling website who provide our insurance, but you do not need to be a member. Entry is now open just search the “Active Fakenham” website or social media. More information from richard@activefakenham.org.uk of on the Active Fakenham website and social media.
