Get on your bike winter cycling campaign

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The Ride Stuff, Sale Street, Littleborough

The Ride Stuff in Littleborough will be helping cyclists to keep their wheels turning during the colder months with a free ‘drop-in’ advice and maintenance session this weekend.

The session is part of Transport for Greater Manchester’s (TfGM’s) winter cycling campaign, equipping people with the advice and information they need to continue to enjoy the benefits of cycling during the long nights and cold weather.

A series of events across the region have been arranged to help people prepare for colder and wetter journeys, including free group and cycle maintenance training sessions, which are a great way to learn new skills or find out how to adapt cycling routes for the winter.

TfGM has teamed up with The Ride Stuff on Sale Street in Littleborough for an event on Saturday 28 January between 9.30am and 4pm, when experts will be on hand to offer safety tips and free bike checks, advice on the best routes in Rochdale, information on training courses – and cyclists can pick up a TfGM cycling goodie bag.

TfGM’s top tips for cycling during the winter include:

• Get your bike fit for the freeze – check your bike more frequently, paying particular attention to the chain, brakes, tyres and wheel rims
• Be seen – make sure you can see and be seen clearly and your bike has working lights and reflectors
• Be prepared – carry spare batteries, puncture repair kit, pump and spare inner tubes
• Stay warm – invest in some waterproof and warm gear, like gloves and overshoes
• Adapt – think about changing your route to gritted main roads and be extra-aware of motorists’ reduced visibility