Back on the road

Riding to Success is back on the road for summer.

Salford City Council launched the scheme last year to train young people how to refurbish and maintain donated bikes.

Twenty-nine young people took part last year, gaining a skill for life and a qualification and keeping their focus on learning and employment. Twenty two of them went straight on to further studies, apprenticeships, traineeships and volunteering.

They repaired 39 donated bikes, 18 of which went to the young people who worked on them. Two were returned to their owners and the rest were donated to families and young care leavers.

The six week courses are open to 16 to 18 year olds who are not in education, employment or training and will take place in Little Hulton, Walkden Swinton, Eccles and Salford Quays. Full details can be found at www.salford.gov.uk/donateabike

Both adult and children’s bikes which can easily be repaired can be donated until Friday 25 June. Please email Jordi.matthews@salford.gov.uk to arrange free collection.

Salford City Council is working with Access Sport, The Urban Fitness Collective (Tuf*C) and BikeRight! to provide the courses