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Hackney cyclists get a chance to exchange places with HGV drivers

11/01/2012 By Remi Makinde

Encouraging cyclists to safe cycling this winter, Hackney Council have co-ordinated an event, hosted by the Council’s Streetscene Team, in partnership with the Metropolitan Police.

Cyclists can ride in and get a free, on-the-spot bike health check and free bike marking. They can also exchange places with an HGV driver to help them understand how to cycle safely and confidently, especially around lorries and large vehicles.

Practical support and advice will be available at Cycle Pit Stop, Thursday 19 January, 4pm to 7pm, at Martello Street by London Fields Park, E8.

For more information go to: Movebybike

About Remi Makinde

Hackney Hive founder, publisher and contributor. Hackneyite and all round Girl Friday, who couldn't wait to leave Hackney and London behind her. After hitching her wagon in California, Texas, New Orleans for 18 years, and with a brief spell in Mexico, the prodigal daughter returned home. There are unconfirmed murmurings she is once again getting wanderlust fever.