Cargo bikes to deliver pedal-powered family fun day at University of Salford

Cargo bikes will deliver a day of pedal-powered family fun at the University of Salford on Sunday, 1 September.

Hosted by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), the event takes place at Peel Park campus between 1pm and 3pm and offers a range of free activities and workshops – all brought to visitors by cargo bike.
There’s something for everyone, from circus and skateboard skills to dance and theatre workshops and cargo bike try-outs. Also on offer are ceramics and textile workshops along with sensory play and sofa cycling.

It comes after TfGM offered small businesses and community interest groups across Greater Manchester grants towards the purchase of cargo bikes and trailers which would allow them to replace or significantly reduce their reliance on a motor vehicle.
Rolled out across Greater Manchester last summer, the grant scheme proved extremely popular, supporting 50 organisations and funding 60 new cargo bikes.

Richard Nickson, Active Travel Network Director at TfGM said: “This is going to be a fantastic event, celebrating the success of our grant scheme and the organisations embracing the capability, versatility and sustainability of cargo bikes as a practical and viable means of getting around Greater Manchester.

“As well as being a brilliant day out for the whole family, the Pedal Powered Family Fun Day is a great way of connecting with some of the local businesses and services utilising cargo bikes.
“It’s an opportunity to get insight from people with lived experience who can appreciate the concerns, considerations and practicalities – and of course the many benefits – of choosing to make the leap to pedal power.”

Cargo bikes are simply bikes that can carry heavy or awkward loads as well as the rider and come in all sorts of shapes and sizes with configurations to suit just about any purpose.
They are surprisingly capable – carrying more than people might think and providing a cleaner, greener and more sustainable alternative to a car or small van.

Cargo bikes also help to improve air quality, reduce congestion and make our high streets and town centres more inviting places for everyone.

For more information about the Family Fun Day, people can visit our webpage or email [email protected].