Ian Enright, Development Worker, has been successfully delivering our STEPS project since August 2020. STEPS uses coaching and mentoring techniques to offer participants practical and emotional support with a variety of issues they may be facing including job searches, poor mental health, rehousing, alcohol dependence, independence skills and developing new interests.
Research shows that physical activity can have such a positive impact upon mental health as well as the use of various forms of mind body activity to facilitate coaching input. With this in mind Ian, a keen cyclist himself, has developed an optional cycling element to the STEPS project. This has been possible through extension to the STEPS project funding along with additional financial support from Cycle UK.
Last year Ian undertook training with Cycle UK in leading group rides, roadside emergency maintenance and first aid. Cycle UK have also provided Ian with the necessary risk assessment tools for the rides.
Here in Lincoln we are lucky to have a great network of traffic free cycle paths which the group have used on a
Ian Enright, Development Worker, has been successfully delivering our STEPS project since August 2020. STEPS uses coaching and mentoring techniques to offer participants practical and emotional support with a variety of issues they may be facing including job searches, poor mental health, rehousing, alcohol dependence, independence skills and developing new interests.
Research shows that physical activity can have such a positive impact upon mental health as well as the use of various forms of mind body activity to facilitate coaching input. With this in mind Ian, a keen cyclist himself, has developed an optional cycling element to the STEPS project. This has been possible through extension to the STEPS project funding along with additional financial support from Cycle UK.
Last year Ian undertook training with Cycle UK in leading group rides, roadside emergency maintenance and first aid. Cycle UK have also provided Ian with the necessary risk assessment tools for the rides.
Here in Lincoln we are lucky to have a great network of traffic free cyclepaths which the group have used on a number of occasions including rides out to the Pyewipe pub for coffee and cake as well as to Doddington Hall. There is room for a maximum of 10 people in the group, meaning it is important to book a place in advance. It is not a race and the group go at a pace to suit everyone. As well as getting out and enjoying fresh air and exercise, the group have been able to socialise in a welcoming and relaxed environment.
In addition, Ian has organised repair cafés with the support of Lincoln Cycle Centre. These have been held at Bridge Central, Portland Street with a member of the cycle centre giving advice about simple bike repairs and general maintenance. The police have also attended to talk about bike security. A further information session was held to look at local cycle routes and general cycling safety.
The project has been able to help fund the long-term loan of a bike to a participant and repairs to three other participants to enable them to take part. These repairs have been inexpensive but have made a big difference for the individual people involved.
Ian will be planning another ride in the next few weeks so keep an eye out on our Facebook page or to find out more call him on 07534444601
number of occasions including rides out to the Pyewipe pub for coffee and cake as well as to Doddington Hall. There is room for a maximum of 10 people in the group, meaning it is important to book a place in advance. It is not a race and the group go at a pace to suit everyone. As well as getting out and enjoying fresh air and exercise, the group have been able to socialise in a welcoming and relaxed environment.
In addition, Ian has organised repair cafés with the support of Lincoln Cycle Centre. These have been held at Bridge Central, Portland Street with a member of the cycle centre giving advice about simple bike repairs and general maintenance. The police have also attended to talk about bike security. A further information session was held to look at local cycle routes and general cycling safety.
The project has been able to help fund the long-term loan of a bike to a participant and repairs to three other participants to enable them to take part. These repairs have been inexpensive but have made a big difference for the individual people involved.
Ian will be planning another ride in the next few weeks so keep an eye out on our Facebook page or to find out more call him on 07534444601.
