Essex Pedal Power Colchester
Essex Pedal Power is a community-based cycling project in Greenstead and some neighbouring wards - that provides free high-quality bikes to residents aged 4+, along with a helmet, lock, pump, and lights. Every eligible applicant has free access to training through learn to ride, cycle confidence, and bike maintenance sessions and the opportunity to take part in social bike rides. This is an inclusive scheme and where possible, we will help those with differing needs with access to cycling opportunities on specially adapted bikes.
The EPP Colchester team work closely with local partners to support people experiencing significant barriers to cycling, by providing them with a bike and other services. The scheme aims to provide a low-cost and sustainable mode of travel, helping Greenstead residents to access employment, education opportunities and key local services.
Priority will be given if the applicant falls into one of the following groups: A resident in our priority area; referred by a local partner/ organisation; referred by a GP or Social Prescriber; employed by one of our workplace partners
Self Referrals to fill out their own bike application form, which is linked on our webpage: Essex Pedal Power Colchester.(External link)
On the application form, it is important that applicant answers 'Yes' to the question 'Were you referred', and include information of who they were referred by. The EPP Colchester team will contact the practice/school/organisation via email to verify the referral.
If you have any questions about the scheme or require help with the application please contact us via phone 07842 422047 or email colchesterepp@theaws.org.
Who can use this service?
How are services delivered?
Applicants must be a permanent resident of Greenstead eligibility area (with a 'Leave to Remain visa - if applicable). Applicant does NOT currently have access to a working bike, is aged 4 years or over and commits to riding the bike regularly. All applicants under the age of 16 must be made by a parent or guardian.
Pop up events - weekly in and around the local area.
colchesterepp@theaws.org
07842 422047
Unity House, Unity Primary School, Hickory Avenue
Greenstead Colchester
CO4 3QJ
10am - 4pm Mon-Fri
