The first training session for volunteers was last week and everybody did very well getting the hang of the rickshaw’s steering, and using the electric motor.
PC Paul Fox and PCSO Emily Howell came along to say hello and answer any questions (and in Emily’s case have a ride)
, which was great.
The rickshaw is easier to ride than most of us expected. Everyone had a go at being a passenger, and it was surprising how fast even 10kph feels. So, as promised, we will be travelling slowly when the rides start in earnest!
However, it’s not so easy getting the rickshaw and two passengers uphill, volunteers found when they attempted the Ramp Challenge – getting to the raised car park at Bury Rugby Club. Most people couldn’t do it. More practice required!
With the launch just days away, we are putting the rickshaw through its pacing, and finding out where it can and cannot go. We get fit through a surprising number of gaps. Here’s volunteer rider Julie (with Raisin) checking out Kevelaer Way.
We took delivery of this beauty tonight. Look out for us on practice runs over the next few days.
17 people came to our volunteers’ meeting on 26th April, and we know there are several others who couldn’t make it but want to be involved. The Bury Free Press published a story in advance of the meeting (see pic) , as did the East Anglian Daily Times (
There’s a meeting for anyone interested in volunteering for the project, on Thursday 26th April, 7.30pm, at