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Kent County Council 2012 Bicycle Partnership Meeting Objectives and Goals Overview

This document outlines the objectives of the Kent County Council's 2012 partnership with British Cycling and Sky to promote cycling in Kent. Key goals include attracting 5,000 participants to a Sky Ride event, promoting increased cycling through 35 community rides, and introducing residents to Kent's cycle network. The initiative aims to enhance community health, well-being, and reduce transport costs and pollution. A shared goal of 1 million more people cycling regularly by 2013 underscores the importance of cycling for all abilities.

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Kent County Council 2012 Bicycle Partnership Meeting Objectives and Goals Overview

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  1. KENT COUNTY COUNCIL 2012 PARTNERSHIP Meeting Objectives • Overview of British Cycling’s objectives • To communicate the 2012 KCC partnership • To agree district support Roles • To agree on training course and ride promotion.

  2. 2012.... • Will mean more people want to get on a bike! • Celebrate an association with British Cycling • A chance to deliver legacy and participation

  3. A shared goal of 1 million more people in the UK cycling regularly by 2013

  4. BRITISH CYCLING AND SKY PARTNERSHIP OVERVIEW

  5. KCC 2012 PARTNERSHIP Aim: To deliver with British Cycling and Sky a mass participation cycling event and a series of 35 led community cycle rides in Kent Objectives: • Attract 5000 participants to a one day Sky Ride Event • To promote the Launch of Cyclo Park as a key cycling facility in Kent and wider afield • To be fully inclusive – cycling for all abilities will be catered for • Promote the benefits of cycling e.g., improved health and wellbeing, low cost transport and reduced congestion and pollution

  6. To promote all aspects of cycling from utility through to sport • Through 35 Sky Ride Local led rides, introduce people to the cycle network of Kent – this will attract a further 1,400 participants approx. • Liaise with local schools and the wider community to maximise the wider benefits of both the event and increased levels of cycling for the whole community • Promote local cycling clubs and social cycling groups • Build on the excitement generated by the build up to the 2012 London Olympics

  7. *Potential split of rides to be agreed and planned in partnership: KCC SKYRIDE LOCAL

  8. Led Ride Specification

  9. Ride leader course x20 scheduled for 28th/29th January in Gravesend ( tbc ) • Sky Ride local rides from March ( tbc ) • Supporting projects e.g. Dr. Bikes/bike recycling. Agree – • Borough / District Council Lead Officer • Reserved places for District employees • District promotion of programme through networks and Comm’s channels. • Next steps?

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