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Kirklees Bicycle User's GroupWho are we?KBUG - February 2011kbug@kirklees.gov.uk About us
KBUG (Kirklees Bicycle Users Group) is a Kirklees Council Employee Network which is open to all cyclists,
even if you do not live or work in Kirklees. It is free to join, and was formed to facilitate and encourage people to travel
by bicycle, especially for commuting.
We provide information about local cycling events, campaign for highway improvements for cyclists in Kirklees and provide help and support for members, e.g. route planning advice and buddying on new journeys. We arrange cycle training and bike maintenance sessions.  KBUG leaflet (PDF: 626Kb)
KBUG is working towards:
What do we offer our members?
ServicesConsultationsWe receive details of highway schemes from Kirklees Highways & Transportation Service and sometimes from other sources. We then provide input to those schemes.Highways issuesProblems with Kirklees roads can be reported directly to Highways or with our support.Workplace cycle parkingKBUG will visit your workplace and recommend cycling facilities. For Kirklees council buildings an application for the CWI (Council Wide Initiatives) Water and Conservation fund can be made.View some of the cycle parking facilities in Kirklees Adult cycle trainingWe arrange the training with Highways and provide free KBUG HI-VIZ jackets.K-Buddy RidesFor those new to cycle commuting or not sure of which route to take for a cycle journey, K-Buddy rides can help. An experienced cyclist will join you on your trip.Cycling BreakfastsCycle to the chosen café on the breakfast days to get your breakfast.Discount accident claims insuranceAs an affiliated group to the CTC (Cyclists Touring Club) we are able to offer 3rd party insurance at a reduced price.Cycle to work schemeswww.bikeforall.net A tax incentive to purchase a bike primarily for commuting. We can advise on these schemes.Newsletter (national cycling news)We are an affiliated group to the CTC (Cyclists Touring Club) and we receive a weekly email newsletter that we send to all members.Bicycle maintenance workshopsThese are organised as required throughout the year. It is a hands-on session where each person brings their own bike and is given instruction from a qualified cycle mechanic.Loan of folding bike and commuter bikeTo enable people to try commuting we will loan a folding bike for a three week trial period. View more information on the bikes, accessories and equipment that members can borrowMountain bike routesIn liaison with West Yorkshire Rough Riders we have published three routes.Cycling BooksWe liaise with Kirklees Librariest to select "KBUG recommended" books.View the books we recommend ToolkitWe have a full cyclists toolkit and stand that members can borrow. View more information on the bikes, accessories and equipment that members can borrowCommunicationInformation is sent by email or text message and published on the KBUG website.AdviceWe can offer assistance/advice on many cycling related matters.KBUG roadshow will visit your organisation to promote cycling in an interactive way. Contacts |
