Two ladies are in the saddle to demonstrate some pedal power after winning bicycles in Knowsley.
The bikes have been given away as prizes as part of Knowsley Council and NHS Knowsley’s commitment to encourage residents and staff to adopt a healthy lifestyle and do their bit for the environment.
During National Bike Week, everyone who attended a Pedal Away ride, an Active Travel breakfast or a Bike Doctor session was entered into the draw for the bicycles, provided by YOU health funding.
The lucky winners were Julie Moss, who works at St Leo’s and Southmead school in Whiston, and resident Sheila Thompson.
Julie has been involved with the school’s Travel Plan for five years, helping organise bike training and other events, and is now aiming to use the bike to get back in the saddle herself for the first time since childhood.
Meanwhile, Sheila hadn’t cycled for years before joining the Pedal Away scheme and is now looking forward to getting out on her bike even more.
Patience Jones, Travel Plan Co-ordinator for Knowsley Council, said: “We are delighted that these great prizes have been won by people who are so keen to put the bicycles to good use.
“We have a number of schemes in place which encourage residents and staff to get on their bikes. They really can benefit as it helps them lead a healthy lifestyle, saves them money by leaving the car at home and, as a result, is very kind to the environment.”
To find out more about Pedal Away community bike rides, contact co-ordinator Kelly McKeown on 0151 443 2148.
Julie Moss receives her bike, watched by colleagues and pupils at St Leo’s and Southmead school, while Sheila Thompson tries out her new bicycle with Pedal Away co-ordinator Kelly McKeown.
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