HEALTH & WE L LNESS
BICICLETTA
“Bicicletta is big on sourcing produce locally” Cycling enthusiasts in search of a new hub should check out Saffron Walden’s super-cool Bicicletta cafe. A great pit stop on a pedal around the Essex countryside, the cafe is a firm favourite amongst cycling groups and attracts riders from all over East Anglia. You can pick up fantastic brunches, cakes, and a range of lunch dishes including vegan mushroom tacos, plus coffee from The Coffee Officina. Bicicletta is also big on sourcing produce locally and supporting other independents in the area, recently hosting a pop-up series with Saffron Fish Co that offered diners a five-course fish tasting menu with beers from local breweries and wines from Joseph Barnes. Check out Bicicletta’s Facebook page for upcoming events. biciclettavelo.com
VOI BRINGS E-BIKE & E- SCOOTER HIRE TO CAMBRIDGE
Cambridge has been making headlines recently as the first UK city to trial the e-bike and e-scooter hire service from Swedish company Voi. Working in partnership with the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, Voi is initially trialling the scheme for 12 months, creating more than 50 jobs in the area. Voi’s fleet of distinctive, coral-coloured two- wheelers can be hired from 20p per minute (with a £1 fee to unlock), or you can purchase a subscription for £10 per day, or £40 per month. Mayor James Palmer, the leader of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, said: “Electric bikes and scooters have the potential to revolutionise travel and I am delighted that Cambridgeshire and Peterborough will be the first region in the country to make both available to the public so they can enjoy quicker, healthier journeys. “This year has seen a 27% drop in carbon emissions and a 200% increase in cycling, with people enjoying soaring air quality and fitter lifestyles. The benefits to moving away from cars and buses are clear.” voiscooters.com
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