Manchester Foundation Trust Making cycling e-asier
Due to fleet changes we are no longer offering free e-cycle loans from Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. However, you can reserve a free e-cycle loan through one of the Making cycling e-asier community hubs in Manchester.
Try an e-cycle
Hopping on an e-cycle regularly avoids having to pay for expensive fuel, car repairs and parking. Not only that, pedalling for short journeys can bring mental and physical health benefits and contribute to a cleaner environment. We're so certain of the benefits that we want to help staff at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust discover them for themselves.
Not employed by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust? Click here to find out how you can book a free skills and confidence session or e-cycle loan in Manchester, Leicester, Luton & Dunstable or Sheffield.
Skills and confidence sessions
If you haven’t cycled for a while, or this is the first time you’ve used an e-cycle, you can book training and support through one of our skills and confidence sessions.
These free sessions take place just a short five minute walk from the Wythenshawe Hospital entrance, so you can get a breath of fresh air on your way there. Our friendly instructors will be on hand to assess your skills and requirements and guide you through e-cycling to give you the confidence to get riding quickly and easily.
Our team will provide you with an e-cycle and a helmet if you wish to wear one (or you are welcome to bring your own).
During the session you will learn:
- How to pedal and operate the e-cycle through fun games
- Basic maintenance checks
- Best practice when preparing for your e-cycle journey
- Top tips when e-cycling on the road through interactive activities
- The session will cover some cycling skills but rest assured, there is no test, pass or fail involved. Our aim is to give you the skills and advice you need to confidently start your e-cycling journey.
Manchester Foundation Trust skills and confidence session
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Loans
Making cycling e-asier offers free TIER e-cycle loans to staff at NHS Manchester Trust for one month. The Making cycling e-asier team charge all e-cycle batteries regularly at the hospital, so it won't cost you a penny to take part. Chargers are also available for those who would prefer to plug their e-cycle in at home.
When you successfully sign up for a free one month e-cycle loan, you’re eligible for a three-month Cycling UK membership for free, providing you with excellent discounts with high street retailers and peace of mind insurance with Yellow Jersey.
If there is no availability to book an e-cycle loan below, please keep checking back as the website is updated regularly.
Manchester Foundation Trust loans
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Get the most out of Making cycling e-asier
Please note our terms for booking. Participants accessing the scheme via Wythenshawe Hospital must:
- Work at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
- Show staff ID card prior to taking part
- Abide by the Highway Code
- Use the e-cycle reasonably and responsibly
- Return the e-cycle on the date, time and place stated on your booking confirmation or such other place as agreed by us in advance at the end of the hire period
- Ensure that all data provided is accurate
