Make the Move Cycle Loan Scheme
Free Cycle Loans!
Chester residents can loan a bicycle for up to six months, free of charge. The bicycle may be used for recreation, exercise, getting to work, shopping, friends. If you haven't cycled for a long time, this is a great way to start again.
You must be resident in Chester area, including Saughall, Blacon, Lache, Guilden Sutton and Mickle Trafford and prove identity by means of a photo e.g. photocard licence or passport.
There is a minimum age of 16 and applicants must pass a basic cycle assessment.
The client may also have been recommended by a GP or other health professional to use a bike for health reasons or other reason connected to fitness.
Cheshire West & Chester Area Residents
For residents of the new Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council area, including Ellesmere Port, Neston, Winsford and Northwich, a bicycle can be loaned free of charge to enable them to get to a new job or training placement.
Applicants must show a need to use the bike to access work or training, where there is some difficulty with the normal journey to work/training, e.g. shift work or awkward starting/finishing.
A minimum age of 16 applies.
Applicants also need a recent household bill to show where they live and a form of photo identification, e.g. passport or driving licence.
For more information download the leaflet below, call Bob Hughes on 01244 976986, or email info@cyclechester.com.
Hand Bike hire at the New Scene Youth Centre
The charity LIVE based at the New Scene Youth Centre, Newton Lane have a number of hand bikes for hire, LIVE's aim is to enable young people of all abilities to become active and valued citizens.
