Where’s Your Helmet? Why I Stopped Wearing Mine The bike helmet debate. Ugh. Is there anything more energy sapping in the world of bicycle advocacy? (Probably - EVERYTHING in the world of bicycle advocacy feels like pushing water uphill with a rake). I've been riding for transport for about 10 years now and have probably
This article was originally published in the October 2020 edition of Heswall Magazine. With driving such an easy option for many, and busy routines meaning lots of parents need to get straight to work, we have created the perfect storm of noisy, polluted, unsafe routes to school for our children. My own morning routine might
Yesterday we did something amazing as a family for the first time. We went on a bike ride. ALL TOGETHER. ALL ON BIKES. ALL AT THE SAME TIME!!! AND…FURTHER MORE…WE WENT ON THE ACTUAL REAL LIFE ROADS. WOWZER! I am made up- this is a big deal for us and, even bigger when I consider
Just as lockdown began, Rethink Now began work on an exciting bid for eCargo bikes. Working closely with Wirral Environmental Network, Wirral Council, Peel L&P and others we submitted a proposal focusing on reducing the number of short distance deliveries undertaken by motorised vehicles. Deliveries which have been so important over recent weeks to get
Ed Lamb, Director of Rethink Now CIC a Wirral based community interest company, is one of 71 leaders across England selected for a competitive learning programme and grant of up to £10,000. The Community Business Trade Up Programme is run by the School for Social Entrepreneurs, in partnership with Power to Change. The programme supports
