Wokingham Cowshed, is our chosen charity this year 2025

Showing love and support to those experiencing hardship in Berkshire
The Cowshed is a charity which provides support to people of all backgrounds in a time of personal crisis. The aim of The Cowshed is to provide good quality cleaned and ironed clothes and other essentials free to anyone in need.

The Cowshed is a compassionate and community-driven charity dedicated to providing support to individuals of all backgrounds during times of personal crisis. Our mission is simple yet impactful: to offer good quality, cleaned, and ironed clothes and other essential items free of charge to those in need. We firmly believe that everyone deserves access to basic necessities, regardless of their circumstances.

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Wokingham bikeathon welcomes all cyclists and cycles

The Wokingham bikeathon welcomes all cyclists and cycles. Whether you are an experienced cyclists or just getting on a bike, we have routes for you all. All cyclists  are very welcome, no matter how old and electric bikes very welcome.
For more details see Wokinghambikeathon.co.uk and to register for the event  <<click here>>
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Importance of warming up & down

Warming up before cycling

We would like to thank Nuffield health for the support they gave, they ran a warm-up session last year before the cycling event.

The importance of a warm up

Preparing your body for exercise such as a bike ride is important to prevent injury. Warm ups and cool downs for physical activity are almost as important as the activity itself. A good warm up helps dilate the blood vessels ensuring that your muscles are well supplied with oxygen and raises your body and muscle temperature for increased flexibility and efficiency. It also raises your heart rate to bring it up to your starting training rate which minimises stress on your heart when you start.

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