Southampton - StreetTread
Latest news
- StreetTread has been running a 'BikeXtravaganza' at St Denys Primary School. In June they ran cycle training, followed by a free bike service and maintenance training for the whole school. On 15th July, pupils and parents were encouraged to walk or cycle to school and teachers planned their lessons around the subject of cycling. The event was a great success with pupils learning about healthy travel and the environment.
- On 14th June 2009 StreetTread held the second Big Bike Celebration at Weston Shore. The event, which included guided bike rides, mountain bike stunt displays and a cycle-powered smoothie maker, was a fantastic success with approximately 1,500 people attending the day. Download press release(pdf) and event flyer(pdf) for more information.
- Four new National Standard Cycle Trainers have been trained through StreetTread and will be delivering cycle training for youth clubs and schools.
Previous news
March 2009 - StreetTread published the second in a series of local walking and cycling maps. Download Weston and Woolston map and Thornhill map (pdfs)
March 2009 - StreetTread introduced cycling to Southampton City's exercise referral scheme, Active Options.
November 2008 - Bike celebration aims to boost cycling levels in Southampton
June 2008 - Doctors and nurses get taste of own medicine on Bike to Work Day
Current and upcoming events
- Daily health walks Monday to Friday, regular rides, skills sessions and Dr Bike sessions
- Cycle training events for adults and children
- October '09 - Pirate Treasure Quest in partnership with Ordnance Survey.
About StreetTread
StreetTread is working in Southampton to encourage physical activity and wellbeing in six Priority Neighbourhoods with high levels of deprivation and health inequalities: Weston, Bevois & Bargate, Outer Shirley, Portswood and St Denys, Swaythling and Thornhill.
The project aims to encourage those experiencing or at risk of developing health problems related to physical inactivity, including young parents, older people, people with disabilities and people with mental health issues.
A priority aim is to offer walking and cycling options to the already existing and very successful GP referral service in the city. The project also aims to make walking and cycling available at schools, leisure centres, local parks, and open spaces, and make use of the growing network of cycle and foot paths.
For more information please contact: streettread@sustrans.org.uk
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