Launceston City Council will ensure children are safer on local roads with its new Heritage Forest Beginner Bicycle Track and Invermay Bicycle Lending Program. Designed for those just starting to ride, the bicycle track is an 800 metre figure eight path that will provide many hours of entertainment and exercise for children and their parents. It will also allow children to hone their bike riding skills.
Launceston Mayor Albert van Zetten said the track provides opportunities for its young people to participate in physical activity which is paramount for their future.
“This bicycle track will provide another option for children to get out, get active and have fun, leading to a healthier lifestyle,” he said. “It is also a safe environment for children to learn and fine tune their skills before riding on our roads.”
Funding was provided under the Move Well Eat Well Program for some of the signs at the track and the new bike lending program for Invermay Primary School students.
Mayor Albert van Zetten said these students use Heritage Forest for their road and bike safety program and the money has enabled ten new bikes to be purchased.
“These new bikes will be available for students who don’t have bikes and also for other schools to borrow and use in the Heritage Forest,” he said. “This will enable many students to take advantage of the new bicycle track.”
Mayor Albert Van Zetten has previously advocated riding through the RIDE Launceston event which promoted cycling in March.
