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Further reading
@CHYMLeics on Twitter
02/07/2020 9:39am
Don't forget - the Town Hall Bike Park is open and completely FREE to use! Make your essential journeys by bike and park safely and securely for free 🚲 twitter.com/CentralLeicsNP…
01/07/2020 2:05pm
Have you used #Leicester's pop-up #cycle or #walking lanes yet?🚶♀️🚴 If not, this is the perfect opportunity! We have teamed up with @BetterPoints to bring you rewards, medals and prizes for using different pop-up lanes each week 🏆🏅 More info: choosehowyoumove.co.uk/pop-up/
29/06/2020 9:05am
#LeicesterBikeAid - FREE bike checks available in #Leicester 5 days a week, thanks to our #local bike shops 🚲 Find more info on Bike Aid, Leicester cycle routes and the latest pop-up walking and cycle lanes on our website: choosehowyoumove.co.uk/bike-aid/
26/06/2020 3:32pm
Thinking of starting to cycle to work? 🚲🚴 @BikeabilityT have some great tips on how to hit the road with confidence with this short video: bbc.co.uk/news/live/worl…
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