North West, Manchester, Liverpool, Pendle, Dales, Coniston, Pennine, Rossendale, Clitheroe
DEVELOPMENT NEWS
The Padiham Project; Sustrans have won 50 million pounds of lottery funding to further extend the national network. £300,000 is to be allocated to develop a better network of traffic free cycling/walking routes around the Padiham, Burnley area. This is to include the significant coversion of the old railway to connect with Great Harwood. This will open up the area to many more users and provide a traffic free option for walkers,cyclists and horse riders. Find out more at www.sustransconnect2.org.u
GUIDED BIKE RIDES IN LANCASHIRE
HYNDBURN PEDALLING PICNICS
Sun 1st June, 6th July, 3rd Aug, 7th Sept. Free Picnic! Booking essential. riding around hynburn from NHS Primary Care Trust, Eagle Street, Accrington. Followed with a picnic. guided ride.
PENDLE LANES
Sat 14th June. 11am from Pendle Heritage Centre, Barrowford. Looping roud through Padiham with lunch at the unique Clarion House. 15 miles suitabe for all. Guided ride with Burnley and Pendal CTC.
CYCLE RIBBLE VALLEY VILLAGES
Sat 14th June. See above.
CYCLE STONYHURST... SHORT RIDE FOR EVERYONE
Sun 15th June. 2pm. A circular ride around the area of the famous college. 5 miles, from Hurst Green memorial car park. Guided ride.
PENDLE MOUNTAINBIKE ADVENTURE
Sun 15th June. Start 10am from Pendle Leisure Centre, Colne.22 miles of offroad riding. Guided ride.
CYCLING INTO RAILWAY HISTORY
Tues 24th June. 9.30am. from Eanam Wharf, Blackburn. Ride to Whalley or Clitheroe. 10-20 miles. Guided ride.
RIDE THE PENDLE HILL CIRCULAR
Fri 27th June. 10am. From Spring wood near Whalley.Challenging tour of 22 miles on quite lanes and byways. Visting the villages of sabden, Barley and Downham. Guided ride.
DUNSOP PEDALLING PICNIC AND DUCKS
Sat 28th June. 11am. traffic free ccyling in Bowland, 4 miles from Dunsop Bridge car park. Picnic and feed the ducks when finished. Guided Ride.
CYCLE RIBBLE VALLEY VILLAGES
Sat 12th july. See above.
MOUTAIN BIKING FOR ALL
Fri 25th july. start 10am, Car park between Trawden and Wycoller. easy paced all off road. 12 miles. tuition availabe. Guided ride.
CYCLE RIBBLE VALLEY VILLAGES
Sat 9th Aug. See above.
BARROWFORD TO GREENBERFIELD LOCKS
Sat 16th Aug. 11am. Allong the Leeds-Liverpool Canal and Pendle Cycleway. 15 miles from Pendle Heritage Centre. Guided ride.
RIDE THE LIGHTS AT BLACKPOOL
Tues 26th Aug. 8pm-10pm. Ride throught the illuminations before the official opening. Great for all the family, road closed to other traffic. Informal, fun.
CHIPPING CIRCULAR
Sat 6th Sept. 11am. From Somerfield car park Longridge. 10 miles out to Chipping and back. Guided ride.
www.lancashire.gov.uk/environment/cycling
BIKE EVENTS CHARITY CHALLENGE RIDES;
CYCLE SPORTIVE EVENTS
Cycle Sportive is base on the mountainous continental events. these are tough, hilly, challenging rides over distance, attracting the fit and experianced cyclists.
Dispite the severity of these events, the popularity is so great that entries are usually full within a few days of availability.
8/6/08 WHITE ROSE CLASSIC
One of the many events that covers the Yorkshire Dales. As ever all the best hill climbs are featured.
28/6/08 YORKSHIRE 100/50km
Back in the Dales again. Starting from Skipton then heading north thropugh Grassington, Halton Gill, Stainforth and Settle. Not quite as grueling as some of the Classics but a demanding challenge, suitable for experianced riders and first timers. fantastic scenery. Easier riding and a gentler optionwith an emphasis on enjoyment on the 50km route.
3/8/08 PENDLE PEDAL
Lovely Lancashire cycling. 160km long around Pendle Hill and the Forest of Bowland, classic hill climbs over into the Lune Valley then back over 'the Trough' and 'the Nick'. Quite tough!
There is also an MTB challenge of 40kms run ar the same time as part if the Pendle Pedal Festival.
RACING EVENTS
TIME TRIALS
Road racing against the clock. Riders perform as indiviuals, setting off at timed intervals. the rider who complets the course in the fastest time is the winner. Known as the 'race of truth' or 'Testing'. A very british form of cycle sport with a strong following. Easy to have a go, and quickly rewarding with a sense of achevement.
NORTH LANCS ROAD CLUB WEDNESDAY 'TEN'
A great local event, open to all. Simple to enter. Ideal for anyone wanting to give it a go. Held each wednesday at 7 o'clock in the evening, 14th of may-2nd july. Registration is in the car park opposite Roefield Leisure Centre (swimming pool) Clitheroe. The course is run on quiet roads between Eddisford Bridge and Bashall eves, undulating with a few ups and downs. Any type of bike can be used, you must be over 12 years of age and wear a safety helmet. For more imformation contact Harry Haseley 01254885611
ROAD RACING
CYCLO-CROSS
