Enjoy the last of the Autumn sunshine this ‘Cycle September’ and take advantage of NHS Lanarkshire’s free bicycle hire.
This low-cost hire scheme of a folding bicycle, in conjunction with Brompton Bike Hire, Getting Better Together (GBT) and Sustrans, is open to all NHS Lanarkshire staff for three months.
As the nights draw in and the cool sets in, it is an ideal time for all in NHS Lanarkshire to embrace all the benefits riding a bike can bring:
- Boost your physical health – even a 10-minute bike ride will raise your heart rate;
- Improve your mental health – riding a bike can make you feel happier and more connected to your surroundings compared to other modes of transportation;
- Reduce stress and anxiety – any form of physical activity is good for releasing endorphins and reducing stress;
- Make an impact on your environment – reduce your carbon footprint by leaving the car at home.
David Kennedy, health improvement senior – physical activity, NHS Lanarkshire, said: “We’re delighted to offer such an amazing scheme, in conjunction with our partners.
“Cycling has dramatically increased since the Covid pandemic, and this encouraged us to provide more opportunities for bike hires for staff, who may want to give cycling a try!
“By providing top-quality folding bikes, painted in the classic NHS colours, we can keep healthcare workers moving safely, improving their own health and wellbeing, and in style!”
Craig Bridges, strategic lead – Get Active Get Going Programme, Getting Better Together Ltd, said: “The uptake of folding bikes loans by NHS staff has been brilliant. The bikes provided by Brompton Bike Hire have been great for supporting active travel and increased physical activity and because of the success of the scheme we now have 10 new folding e-bikes for staff to add to the loan scheme for free on a 3-month basis.
“We have a large fleet of 18 e-bikes and 50 Brompton’s available for loan so we hope people will take up on this fabulous scheme especially before the winter months set in.”
The NHS Lanarkshire staff Brompton loan scheme is available for a free three-month loan of a folding bike. Book your bike!
Or else staff can purchase their own bike with at least a 25 per cent discount through the Cycle to Work scheme, with secure cycle parking facilities now at 11 of our sites.
