YOUNGSTERS are being encouraged to get on their bikes to keep fit and take part in some positive activity.
Police Community Support Officers from Catterick Garrison have started a new initiative to get young people in Richmondshire interested in mountain biking.
PCSOs Graeme Gale and Di Smith received funding from Awards for All Lottery funds and the Richmondshire Community Safety Partnership (RCSP) – enough cash for ten mountain bikes, helmets and jackets, which were bought from Kudu Bikes in Hawes.
Di said: "The ROCI (Richmondshire Offroad Cycle Initiative) courses have already started, and are already proving a big hit. Our aim is for teenagers to learn about bike safety and maintenance, but most of all to go out and have fun riding some good trails in and around North Yorkshire. A 14-bike trailer is also available, meaning we can even venture further afield!"
Liz Smith, chair of RCSP, said: "ROCI is a great idea, and there are some fantastic biking trails in and around Richmondshire, so I'm sure the scheme will go from strength to strength."
Both PCSOs are qualified Mountain Bike Trail Leaders and are encouraging more young people and adult volunteers to get involved.
If anyone is interested in doing the course or volunteering, please get in touch with either Graeme or Di, at Catterick Garrison Police Station on 0845 60 60 247, or email them at saferrichmondshire@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk. Application forms are also available from all secondary schools in Richmondshire.
PCSOs Di Smith and Graeme Gale get ready to go off-road.
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Last updated:
04 July 2008
