Frequently Asked Questions
Registration
History of Bike Week
Funding
General Cycling Information
Team Green Britain Bike Week Insurance
Promotion and Marketing
Press and Publicity
Merchandise
Charity Fundraising
2010 Date Change
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Registration
Can I register an event with Team Green Britain Bike Week outside 19th – 27th June?
Most Team Green Britain Bike Week events take place within the 19th – 27th June. However events that take place between 1st April and 31st July can also come under the Team Green Britain Bike Week 'umbrella' and get the benefits that come with being part of Team Green Britain Bike Week such as the merchandise and free public liability insurance.
What is the benefit of registering with Team Green Britain Bike Week?
There are many benefits to registering with Team Green Britain Bike Week. You will get access to free tailored event organiser guides (small, medium, large, office and schools), a range of marketing materials such as posters, registration forms, certificates, flyers, spoke reflectors, stickers and balloons. You will also be eligible for free public liability insurance. Your event will become part of an national online directory of events which people all over the UK will search to find where their nearest event is.
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History of Bike Week
When did Bike Week start?
Bike Week was started by the CTC (then Cyclists Touring Club) in 1923.
How many people take part each year?
Thousands upon thousands of people take part in Bike Week and it continues to grow in size and stature each year. In 2009 over 440,000 cyclists participated in a wide range of events.
What’s the purpose of Team Green Britain Bike Week?
The purpose of Team Green Britain Bike Week is simple – to get more people on bikes, more often. To show people that getting back on a bike is easy to do as well as a fun activity for all the family, and encourage them to continue to cycle throughout the year.
How does it relate to Bike to School Week?
Bike to School Week takes place on 26-30th April 2010. It is a national PR campaign that gives schools an opportunity to organise cycling events, activities, competitions. But there is no reason why schools can't take part in Team Green Britain Bike Week as well later in the year in June. Indeed, it can be used as a way to build on the interest in cycling that Bike to School Week generated.
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Funding
How is Team Green Britain Bike Week funded?
There are a number of different organisations that contribute to the funding of Team Green Britain Bike Week. These are:
www.teamgreenbritain.org
www.bikehub.co.uk
www.cyclingengland.co.uk
www.cyclingscotland.org
www.dft.gov.uk
www.travelwiseni.com
www.scotland.gov.uk
www.tfl.gov.uk/cycles
www.wales.gov.uk
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General Cycling Information
How do I find out about other cycling events?
If you visit our useful contacts section on the website you will find a whole range of links to cycling related websites. From sites that include information on events, to cycling networks to buddying schemes. If you can't find the information you're after on the Team Green Britain Bike Week website you are bound to find it on these other pages.
How do I find out about cycling facilities where I live?
Take a look at the Useful Contacts page - and the links to the CTC, Everyday Cycling and Sustrans websites - all of which will have information about regional/local cycling facilities. If you visit your local authority website too you should also be able to find information regarding facilities near where you live, or contact details for the cycling/sustainable transport officer who will be able to help.
What is Bike4Life?
Bike4Life is part of the Change4Life movement. In order to maintain a healthy weight we need to both eat well and move more. Change4Life provides families with helpful hints and tips about how to be more active and less sedentary. Cycling is a great way for families to have fun and get their hearts beating faster than usual. To find out more visit the Change4Life website by clicking http://www.nhs.uk/Change4Life/Pages/default.aspx
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Team Green Britain Bike Week Insurance
How do I know if my event is covered by the Team Green Britain Bike Week insurance?
When you register your events on the Team Green Britain Bike Week website you will be asked if you require the free public liability insurance that is offered. Each event that is registered with Team Green Britain Bike Week goes through a strict vetting procedure to ensure that it is suitable for the public liability insurance. Should your event not make the requirements, a member of the Team Green Britain Bike Week team will get in touch with you. Unfortunately, Team Green Britain Bike Week insurance is not able to cover competitive races or time trials.
Where do I get the Team Green Britain Bike Week insurance?
When you register with Team Green Britain Bike Week and enter your event onto our database you will be asked if you require the free public liability insurance. If yes, tick the appropriate box. Unless you hear from one of the Team Green Britain Bike Week team your event will have been automatically been granted the insurance.
What dates does the insurance cover?
Team Green Britain Bike Week public liability insurance provides cover up to £10 million for events registered on the website taking place between April 1st and 31st July 2010.
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Promotion and Marketing
Is there anything available for me to use to promote Team Green Britain Bike Week locally?
There is a wide range of materials on offer on the Team Green Britain Bike Week website. Once you have registered you will automatically be sent posters, leaflets, balloons, spoke reflectors and stickers to help promote and use at your event. These are all free of charge and are delivered to you as quickly as possible. The following are available as downloads: participant recruitment form, Welsh and English poster (with blank space to add event details), certificates, web banner/email template.
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Press and Publicity
Who do I talk to about writing a press release, contacting my local media, promoting my event?
Ella Mathew
Forster
49 Southwark Street
London
SE1 1RU
0207 403 2230
ellamathew@forster.co.uk
How do I get my event publicised?
If you want to send your local paper a press release, visit the media section on our website to download a template version. You can also apply to receive Team Green Britain Bike Week posters which you could display locally, or ask libraries, shops, community centres, cafes etc. to display Team Green Britain Bike Week leaflets with a sticker giving your details to contact for further information.
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Merchandise
How do I get free merchandise for my event participants?
Once you have registered you will automatically be sent posters, leaflets, balloons, spoke reflectors and stickers to help promote and use at your event. These are all free of charge and are delivered to you as quickly as possible.
Are there limits to the amount of merchandise available per event?
Team Green Britain Bike Week has a limited budget - we can't re-order more merchandise when it runs out, and as we want every event organiser to have the chance to order some materials. If you feel that more merchandise if URGENT please contact the Team Green Britain Bike Week team.
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Charity Fundraising
Do Team Green Britain Bike Week events have to raise funds for charity?
No, although turning your event into a charity fundraiser will undoubtedly increase the likelihood of people entering and, more importantly guarantee their attendance and completion of your event. Local fundraising can also be a great local news story to get additional exposure for your event.
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2010 Date Change
Why have you taken the opportunity to move the date of Bike Week this year?
The middle week of June is a busy week for events in the UK and we want as many people as possible to have the chance to join a Team Green Britain Bike Week event. Families are the main target audience for Team Green Britain Bike Week and we know they are looking for fun activities on Father’s Day that the whole family will enjoy - and a Bike week event is a great way to spend the day together. By moving the date, we hope Bike Week will attract high numbers of participants, start with a bang and encourage even more people to join events throughout the rest of the week.
Why have you changed the name of Bike Week to Team Green Britain Bike Week?
Changing the name reflects the sponsorship that we are proud of. In addition, we hope this established movement will help Bike Week further mainstream cycling and recruit more people to take part.
What do I do if I have planned my event between 12th and 20th June and can not change the dates?
You can still brand your event Bike Week and use support material by downloading them from the Team Green Britain Bike Week website. You can add your own dates into the empty belly posters. You will also still be able to take advantage of Team Green Britain Bike Week’s free liability insurance if your event takes place during the insurance time period. (beginning of April to end of July)
I have already printed my Bike Week marketing materials and have not used the Team Green Britain branding. What should I do?
You will be automatically provided with branded materials when you register your event.
Can I opt out of receiving marketing material from Team Green Britain?
Both the event organiser registration and participant registration include opt out clauses for Team Green Britain so you don’t have to be part of it if you don’t want to.
Do I have to sign up to be one of Team Green Britain’s supporters in order to hold a Team Green Britain Bike Week event?
No, but if you’d like to, you’ll start to receive advice and plans on how you can reduce your personal carbon footprint by up to 20% by 2012.
