Granta Park science park staff get on their bikes for a day

Despite rain many staff participated in Granta Park’s cycle to work day during National Bike Week at the end of June.

As well as being encouraged to cycle to work on that day, staff were able to get MOTs and small repairs done by OWL, a Sawston-based organisation that provides work for adults with learning difficulties and young people who need extra support to enter the world of work. OWL also took away unwanted bikes and mobile phones brought in by staff for refurbishing or recycling and brought in some bikes recently refurbished for resale, one of which was sold. Grafham Cycling also brought along a selection of brand new bikes for sale.

Says Tracy Thomas, Facilities Management Assistant in the Granta Park Estate Office, who organised the event: “With the Cambridge to Granta Park cycle route in place and further improvements set to take place later this year it is a great time for people to get on their bikes. This day was a great opportunity for staff to find how easy it is to go about it.”

Granta Park staff wanting to cycle to work can pick up a cycle map from the Granta Park Estate Office, get in touch with the Granta Park BUG (bicycle user group) for help and advice and find a BikeBudi to cycle with at www.liftshare.com or visit the Granta Park website and view the video of the ride at www.grantapark.co.uk