New Training Programme for 2018
The new programme for TfGM sponsored courses is now ready for booking. Just click on the links to book via Eventbrite. If you’ve got any questions or issues please contact us in the workshop. Thanks
All Wigan courses are in the Brick Works Workshop.
Leigh sessions are held at Leigh Fire Station
Basic Bike Maintenance Wigan
Wednesday 14th Feb Basic course, 18:00 to 20:00 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/basic-bicycle-maintenance-wigan-tickets-40142671812
Basic Bike Maintenance Leigh
Saturday 27th Jan Basic course, 10:00am to 12:00am https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/basic-bicycle-maintenance-leigh-registration-40142747037
Saturday 24th March Basic course, 10:00am to 12:00am https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/basic-bicycle-maintenance-leigh-registration-40142923565
Intermediate Bike Maintenance Wigan
Saturday 20th Jan Intermediate course, 09:30 to 16:00 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/intermediate-bicycle-maintenance-wigan-registration-40143166291
Saturday 17th Feb Intermediate course, 09:30 to 16:00 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/intermediate-bicycle-maintenance-wigan-registration-40143244525
Saturday 17th March Intermediate course, 09:30 to 16:00 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/intermediate-bicycle-maintenance-wigan-registration-40143337804
Big Bike Revival events for 2017 in WIgan Borough
To get more details on each event – click here for searchable database with full details and address…….
| Date | Day | What / Where | Time
|
| 20th May
|
Saturday | Intermediate Maintenance training – Wigan | 9.30 – 3.30 |
| 21st May | Sunday | Joining jack Training ride
Start: Wigan Life Centre |
9am |
| 27th May | Saturday | Basic Maintenance training course – Leigh Fire Station | 10 – 12
|
| 28th May | Sunday | Joining jack Training ride
Start: Wigan Life Centre |
9am |
| 29th May | Monday | Dawn Chorus Ride
Wigan Flashes |
4am
|
| 29th May | Monday | Family Ride on the wild(life) side
Wigan Flashes |
8am |
| 4th June | Sunday | Joining jack Training ride
Start: Wigan Life Centre |
9am |
| 10th June | Saturday | Get “On Your Bike”
Haigh Hall Park Run |
from 8.30 to 11 …Park Run starts at 9 |
| 11th June | Sunday | Joining jack Training ride
Start: Wigan Life Centre |
9am |
| 14th June | Wednesday | Basic Maintenance Training Course – Wigan | 6 – 8pm |
| 17th June | Saturday | Intermediate Maintenance Training Course – Wigan | 9.30 -3.30 |
| 18th June | Sunday | Joining jack Training ride
Start: Wigan Life Centre |
9am |
| 23rd June | Friday | Leigh Neighbours Bike Fix session
Sacred Heart School, Leigh |
3pm – 7pm
|
| 24th and 25th June | Saturday / Sunday | Street Velodrome event –
Leigh Town Centre |
10 – 5 |
| 25th June | Sunday | Joining jack Training ride
Start: Wigan Life Centre |
9am |
| 1st July | Saturday | Get “On Your Bike”
Pennington Flash Park Run |
from 8.30 to 11 …Park Run starts at 9 |
| 2nd July | Sunday | Joining Jack – 50 mile ride | 9am |
New Training Programme
First dates for the new training courses for 2017 have just gone live:
Wigan Basic 12/04/17 – 18:00 – 20:00
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/basic-bicycle-maintenance-wigan-tickets-33121326780
Wigan Basic 14/06/17 – 18:00 – 20:00
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/basic-bicycle-maintenance-wigan-tickets-33121656767
Leigh Basic 27/05/17 – 10:00 – 12:00
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/basic-bicycle-maintenance-leigh-registration-33121724971
2016 BIG BIKE REVIVAL
Starting on the 2nd July – a busy programme of open sessions where you can bring your bike along for a check up and free basic repairs
http://www.bigbikerevival.org.uk/
| Date | Venue | Time | Session details |
| Saturday 2nd July | Haigh Hall, Wigan – near The Stables
School Ln, Wigan WN2 1PE |
8.30 – 12 | Dr Bike – with route and rides information
Joint event with Park run |
| Sunday 3rd | Hindley – St Peter’s
Hurst St, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3DN |
11 – 2
|
Community drop in session for Dr Bike – free bike checks and fixing – and a local ride |
| Monday 4th July | Wigan Youth Zone
Parson’s Walk, Wigan WN1 1RU |
3pm – 6pm | Join us to celebrate the Tour de France arriving in Angers |
| Wednesday 6th | Community Warehouse,
4 Hodson Street, Wigan WN3 4EN |
7.30 – 10
|
Bikers breakfast – bike fix session for commuters |
| Saturday 23rd July | Community Warehouse, Wigan
4 Hodson Street, Wigan WN3 4EN |
9 – 1pm | Warehouse drop in session – DIY and supervised bike-fix session |
| Saturday 23rd July | Beacon Country Park, Up Holland
Beacon Ln, Wigan WN8 7RU |
11 – 5pm | Green Fayre – Dr Bike, rides, routes and information |
| Sunday 24th | Beacon Country Park, Up Holland
Beacon Ln, Wigan WN8 7RU |
11 – 5pm | Green Fayre – Dr Bike, rides, routes and information |
| Monday 25th | Shearings, Wigan | 11 – 2 | Special event for employees, families and friends |
| Tuesday 26th
|
Wigan ASDA
Soho St, Robin Park, Wigan WN5 0XA |
9 – 12.30 | Bring your bike for a fix to ASDA Wigan – followed by off road local ride from Robin Park |
| Wednesday 27th | Community Warehouse, Wigan
4 Hodson Street, Wigan WN3 4EN |
7.30 – 10 | Bikers breakfast
|
| Wednesday 27th | Community Warehouse, Wigan
4 Hodson Street, Wigan WN3 4EN
|
6 – 9pm | Intermediate level maintenance course at Community Warehouse
(Limited space – book via Eventbrite) Part 1 |
| Saturday 30th | Leigh Fire Station
St. Helens Rd, Leigh WN7 3PA |
10 – 12 | Basic Maintenance course
(Book via Eventbrite – limited places) |
| Wednesday 3rd August | Community Warehouse, Wigan
4 Hodson Street, Wigan WN3 4EN
|
6 – 9pm | Intermediate level maintenance course at Community Warehouse
(Limited space – book via Eventbrite) Part 2 |
| Saturday 6th August | Pennington Country Park, Leigh
WN7 3PA |
8.30 – 1.00 | Dr Bike community fix session at the Park Run with full public access |
| Saturday 6th August | Leigh Town Centre
Walmesley Rd, Leigh, WN7 1YE |
12 – 4 | Fun family cycling event in partnership with Leigh Neighbours – bike fix, arts and crafts activities, information |
| Sunday 7th or 14th August | Leigh – Tyldesley
Venue TBC (Along route) |
11 – 3 | Open event on the guided busway bridlepath |
| Wednesday 17th | Hindley
Pennygate Medical Practice 109 Ladies Ln, Hindley, Wigan WN2 2QG |
2 – 4 | Community session at Pennygate Medical Practice – linked to local ride group from Hindley |
| Wednesday 17th | Wigan
4 Hodson Street, Wigan WN3 4EN |
6 – 8 | Basic Maintenance course at Community Warehouse
Limited space – book via Eventbrite |
| Thursday 18th | Norley Hall Adventure Playground 94 Lamberhead Rd,Wigan WN5 |
2 – 4 | Norley Hall Adventure Playground
Young person’s bike fix – hands on maintenance session |
| Saturday 20th | Wigan
4 Hodson Street, Wigan WN3 4EN |
10 – 4 | Intermediate level maintenance course at Community Warehouse (Limited space – book via Eventbrite) |
Leigh Neighbours
The next FREE cycle safety roadshow is planned for Saturday 23rd April
Sacred Heart RC Primary School playground, Windermere Road, Leigh
10.30am – 2.30pm
Spring 2016 – Women On Wheels
We’re providing a Dr Bike Service for a series of Women on Wheels events in March
5th and 12th – Learn to Ride sessions in Leigh and Wigan
Saturday 25th – big ride from Wigan and Leigh Hospice
Free check ups and quick repairs for all riders and bikes……
