COLCHESTER Council has added an additional day for residents to donate their bikes as part of an ongoing initiative.

As part of 2022’s ongoing Community Cycle initiative, those wanting to donate unwanted or unused bikes can now come along on the additional day of Saturday August 20.

In partnership with en-form, Colchester Anti-Loo Roll Brigade and Route 51 Cycle Project, Community Cycle is a scheme where residents can drop off unwanted bikes to collection points throughout Colchester.

The bikes are then refurbished and gifted to community groups or individuals most in need.

The bonus drop-off day will be at Boxted Community Hub, from 10am to 1pm.

The final collection points will be on offer on Friday August 26, 11am to 3.30pm, at Kingsland Church holiday club and Saturday 3 September, 11am to 5.30pm, at the Eco Festival in Lower Caste Park, Colchester.

Colchester Council portfolio holder for housing and communities Julie Young said: “Cycling is one of the best ways for residents to stay healthy while having fun.

“I would like to thank the local heroes who donated their unused bikes.

As the cost of living becomes harder, some of our most vulnerable residents would not be able to afford a bicycle. Your kind donation will mean the world to them.”