Events
Our Travel Actively teams in Barrow and Carlisle host events throughout the year to encourage and support our targetted audiences to build confidence, gain skills and begin to travel actively. Check out the list of upcoming events below.
How to book
Use the Eventbrite links, if available, in the listings below or send an e-mail with your name and contact information stating which event you are interested in to: Travel.Actively@Cumberland.gov.uk
Events in Barrow
Weekly Basic Bike Repair Winter Workshops
Every Friday 10am to 2pm
At Barrow Park Pavilion. Weekly throughout Winter. Drop-in for free basic bike fixes.
Well Being Walks With Siona
Every Saturday from January 11th 8.45am until 10am approx.
Barrow Park Run/Walk event, Siona will be there to support (registration with Barrow Park Run prior to starting is essential)
FREE Cycle Confidence Sessions for Young People and Adults - Booking essential via Eventbrite. Monday 17th February 2025 at Furness Academy Sports Facility
9am - 9.45am Balance Bike Session (2-4 years) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1222325692049?aff=oddtdtcreator
10am - 10.45am Learn to Pedal (3-8 years) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1222346985739?aff=oddtdtcreator
11am - 12pm Advanced bike skills (8+years) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1222354608539?aff=oddtdtcreator
1.30pm - 3pm Adult E Bike/E Trike/Brompton Bike taster session (18+) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1222362662629?aff=oddtdtcreator
Events in Carlisle
Check Fix and Go @ Rebike
Every Monday 10am to 1pm
Come along to Rebike at Old Mitchell Dryers Works, Denton Street for your bike to be fixed for FREE
Weekly Wellbeing Walk
Various locations and timings
Full details of these short, easy walks will be on our Facebook. No need to book just turn up five minutes before the start.
Cycling Confidence Sessions
Wednesday 9th, Thursday 10th & Friday 11th April, Harraby Cycle track
A variety of free sessions designed to develop your cycling skills from learn-to-ride to improve your skills to getting safe on the roads. Booking essential.
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