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Free bike health checks to take place in Wrexham next week
The event allows anyone to bring their bike to the rear car park at Plas Gororau in Wrexham Technology Park on June 10 for a free Bike Doctor session.
This will run between 7.45am and 5.30pm.
A team from The Mobile Bike Mechanics will carry out safety checks, perform minor repairs, and offer advice on any major work needed.
The initiative is part of Bike Week, which runs from June 9 to June 15.
It is funded by the Welsh Government's Active Travel Fund, through Wrexham County Borough Council, and organised by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
Senior health improvement practitioner, Robin Ranson, said: "We hope this opportunity will help more people in Wrexham to get on their bikes – whether travelling to and from work, or cycling outside of work time – and to reap the health and wellbeing benefits of getting active and moving more."
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A health board report published in December urged greater efforts to support people in becoming more active, more frequently.
As a signatory of the North Wales Healthy Travel Charter, Wrexham Council has pledged to promote cycling and other healthier travel options.
Members of the health board's Public Health Dietetics and Health Improvement teams will also be present at the event to offer lifestyle and wellbeing advice.
