Radcliffe Library is encouraging people to borrow bikes in a bid to get more active in an environmentally-friendly way.

The scheme is part of a Transport for Greater Manchester scheme to create a network of free bikes for people to use to promote the benefits of cycling.

There are six adult bikes and six junior striders to borrow at Radcliffe Library.

Bikes are free to borrow however people will need to complete a Bike Library membership form and sign a disclaimer.

If someone is not a current member of any Bury library, they will need to join up as well and bring proof of their name and address.

Bikes can be borrowed for up to a week at a time and they can be returned at any time the library is open.

A bike lock will be provided for the duration of the bike loan.

This is the first of the borough’s bike libraries, with more being opened up over the next few months.

Cllr Richard Gold, cabinet member for finance and communities at the council, said: “Libraries have always been the place to borrow books, and now you can borrow a bike as well.

“Both cycling and reading can help lift your mood and help reduce stress and at Radcliffe Library we can now offer both.”

Cllr Alan Quinn, cabinet member for the environment, climate change and operations at the council, added: “This great initiative from Transport for Greater Manchester will help tackle issues in Radcliffe around health, fitness, congestion and climate action.

“It will also provide those who need it most a chance to be physically active for free, and I look forward to more Bike libraries opening in the future.”

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