This weekend the ForwardMotion team is participating in the Tilbury Carnival and the Castle Point Show to engage the community and encourage take-up of our services. On Saturday, 20 July, the team will be in attendance at the Tilbury Carnival, displaying the ever-popular ForwardMotion electric cargo bike in the carnival parade. The Tilbury Carnival is […]

The Southend Festival 2019, which took place from Friday 14 June to Sunday 14 July 2019, was a celebration of the arts and culture in Southend-on-Sea, with lots of events taking place within the High Street and across the seafront. ForwardMotion was delighted to sponsor the festival and encourage visitors to travel by bike, on […]

The long-awaited Village Green exceeded our expectations as we enjoyed a fabulous day at the festival. We had our very own ForwardMotion Village within the Village Green, dedicated to promoting active travel and supporting a healthier lifestyle. It was inspiring to talk to so many people about their journeys, with many already travelling actively and […]

Enjoy days out in Southend building sandcastles with the kids whilst unwinding with all the traditional pleasures of the seaside on award winning beaches. Ride the railway to the end of the longest pleasure Pier in the world; get absorbed in hands on fun at a museum, or run free amongst the many parks and […]

From the 1st to the 7th of July, we are encouraging people across south Essex to swap one car journey for a ride on a public bus, as part of Catch the Bus Week 2019. Catch the Bus Week aims to get more people using the many bus routes running across the country, regardless of […]

Basildon Council, who are a ForwardMotion partner, have discussed plans for a non-charging Clean Air Zone to the north of Basildon and a reduction of the speed limit on a stretch of the A127 as part of a package of measures to improve air quality. Councillors met on Tuesday 14 May to discuss the plans, […]

The ForwardMotion team were out and about in April, delivering a series of roadshow events in locations across south Essex. The team pitched up in Billericay, Corringham and Canvey Island town centres with an array of fun activities for residents to enjoy, including static bike racing and smoothie bike. Our team had a great time […]

ForwardMotion is delighted to announce its sponsorship of this year’s Village Green Festival, taking place in Chalkwell Park, Southend-on-Sea, on 13 July 2019. Village Green is a much loved arts and music festival produced by arts organisation Metal. This year marks the tenth edition of the arts festival, which regularly draws thousands of people. Sponsorship […]

ForwardMotion’s new mobile cycle hub made its debut on Southend’s High Street on Thursday 16 May. The brightly coloured hub, with its racks of refurbished bikes on sale and experienced bike mechanics on hand to provide free bike maintenance, was soon attracting the attention of passers-by. The hub was very popular, with many recycled bikes […]

It’s no secret that changing how you travel could boost your mental health. However, for people who experience poor mental health, it can be tough to jump on a bicycle or use public transport to get to work, training or education. For #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek we have put together five tips to help: Plan your journey Make […]