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It’s as easy as riding a bike

On Two Wheels by Rob Derry of Swindon Bicycle Users Group (BUG)
There is a well known phrase that
goes something like “It’s as easy
as riding a bike”, so it’s no wonder
that some people may feel a little
intimidated or embarrassed if they Callum on ice after innocuous challenge
have never actually learnt to ride
a bike. themselves short benched this term.
If this is you, and you want to ride The Wildcats ice hockey column with Having been out of the side
a bike to get to the shops or get to of how to get on these courses Mike Wray since the incident in October, the
work or just for a bit of exercise, are below and there is a lot more Welshman added: “Being out is
did you know that there are courses information for you on the Swindon Standing by the lockers inside the frustrating, as hockey is my life and
run by Swindon Borough Council Travel Choices website here: www. Swindon Ice Arena at the latest I’ve gone from training every day
that can help you? swindontravelchoices.co.uk/cycle training session, Callum Buglass to not being able to do anything.
There are also courses to help you Give it a try. Before you know it, searched for words about how an It’s been a massive lifestyle change
become a more confident cyclist you’ll be hooked! innocuous challenge sent him into and I can’t wait to get back into the
on paths and roads if the thought Swindon Borough Council’s the boards and ended his season. swing of things.
of mixing with pedestrians, other ‘Be Active’ project run a weekly “I fell awkwardly after a hit and “I had to wait for my operation
cyclists or larger vehicles puts you ‘Learn to Ride’ session every Friday knew that something was wrong as we wanted the best surgeon in
off popping out for a ride. from 10am - 12 noon. These FREE instantly,” Buglass said. “I couldn’t Wales to do the job. Everything
The best bit about this? It’s all sessions are held at the County move my arm, I was laying on my went really well – it was a complete
completely free. Ground Athletics Track in Swindon. left and as my right was not moving success as far as that part of the
So, if you’re sitting at home There are also free ‘On Road Cycle I couldn’t signal for help. recovery process went.
staring at another salad and Training’ courses for those who “I just started kicking my legs “I now have physiotherapy in
wondering how you can get more want to get more confident on our hoping they would stop play and Cardiff, but I still travel up to
active and maybe shift a couple cycle paths and local roads. luckily they did. Everyone involved watch our home games and have
of the pounds you put on over the For more information and to helped so much and I’m very additional physiotherapy here [in
winter, then why not give it a go? book on a course please contact grateful for that.” Swindon] too and I’m really doing
Cycling is a great way to move cycling officer Becky Cox on: bcox@ With fellow Wildcats teammate everything I can at focussing on
efficiently around Swindon and it’s swindon.gov.uk or 07769281761 and coach Aaron Nell also ruled returning to the ice next season.”
great for your health. Full details www.swindonbug.co.uk out, the Cats have often found www.swindonwildcats.com

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