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Cyclists are a Boon to Local Business. Consider the evidence…
Studies on consumer spending by mode of transportation have all reached the same conclusion: People on bikes spend more money… OK so, in some cases, people on bikes spent the same per individual trip as people in cars: but in all cases, people on bikes spent more in the long term – because they make more trips!
It’s an undeniable truth that people on bikes shop more often: A study in Muenster, Germany, found that people on bikes shop more regularly than people in cars… 11 times per month compared to 7 times for motorists; thereby increasing their exposure to temptation on every trip…
Cycling is a generally more civilised and human-scale activity… Thus, people on bikes make more unplanned stops! While pedestrians are the most likely to make spontaneous stops, people on bikes also ride slowly enough to notice businesses, and let’s face it: bike parking is infinitely easier than finding a spot for your car.
And if we break it down in terms of pure lucre: people who ride have more disposable income, because they spend less on all that intensive stuff like car insurance, maintenance, parking, and fuel.
So there we go… To all town planners and council workers everywhere: keep the initiative flowing to get people cycling! And to all you business owners; make sure you cherish your most sustainable, healthy and chilled-out demographic!
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Dr BIKE will see you now! At Marylebone Station.
Do YOU ride a bike as part of your commute to work? WELL DONE! And now it’s even easier… Get your FREE bike checkup at Marylebone Station: Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7:30am -10:30am.
With one of our very own Westminster Wheels Bike Mechanics! In association with Chiltern Railways and the Baker Street Quarter Partnership.
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Get a qualification while you are getting paid!
- Are YOU 17+?
- Do you live in Westminster?
- Train as a bike mechanic with Westminster Wheels! Get paid £11.95 per hour and get a great qualification at the same time.
What’s on offer?
- Train as a bike mechanic in Westminster, supported by expert trainers
- Learn how to fix and repair bikes, which are then given back to the community
- Complete training for the offer of a guaranteed interview for a Trainee Mechanic job
- Participants that successfully complete their training and have had good attendance will receive a free bike, helmet and lights
- All of our successful trainees have moved to full time jobs in the cycle industry
How can I get involved?
If you, or someone you are supporting:
- Is 17 or above and not in work, education or training
- Has a level 1 qualification in Maths and English
Please contact Liz Byrne to find out more and book a place on one of our taster days:
EMAIL: Liz.byrne@groundwork.org.uk
TEL: 07702942160Next taster day: 21st August. Time to RIDE!