N Cornwall Hub Update
Following an extensive procurement process we have now appointed a contractor to build the trails at Cardinham Woods, near Bodmin in Cornwall. Clixby’s Forest & Environment Contractors have experience of constructing high quality cycle trails and have already worked with … Continue reading
Summer of Cycling Gains Momentum
will be supporting the national Summer of Cycling celebration which was launched at the House of Commons on 14 March. The campaign, championed by the All Party Parliamentary Cycling Group in association with the Bicycle Association of … Continue reading
Cafe and Trail Options Shared with Plym Valley Advisory Group
On the evening of Monday 26th March the Plym Valley Advisory Group met with the National Trust to discuss the options for the proposed cafe and cycle trails at Plymbridge, on the outskirts of Plymouth in Devon. This meeting was another great opportunity … Continue reading
New Bridge Opened in Forest of Dean
The newly named ‘Wimberry Bridge’ at Cannop Cycle Centre in the Forest of Dean officially opened on Tuesday 20 March. The bridge has been named for the former Wimberry Branch Line which connected Cannop Colliery (now the site of Cannop … Continue reading
Rural Economy Grant scheme launched.
Defra have recently launched the Rural Economy Grant (REG) to provide grants to enable a significant ‘game-changing’, transformational performance in farm, forestry, tourism, agri-food businesses and micro businesses in rural areas in England. The £60 million REG has been established in … Continue reading
Children’s Cycle Training Courses: 3-5 & 10-12 April
With the Easter school holidays approaching, Bristol-based cycling charity Life Cycle UK is offering the perfect solution for bored kids and stressed parents. Two special three-day cycle training courses are being run to get children in years 5, 6 and … Continue reading
SUSTRANS Easter Family Ride: 14 April
Exe Estuary Trail, near , Devon. Saturday 14 April. Join in a lovely family and all ability bike ride to burn up all your Easter egg calories on. Meeting at 10.00am at Quay (meet Piazza Terracina grass area) this … Continue reading
Halo British Downhill Series: 14-15 April
Round 1: Combe Sydenham, Somerset. Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 April 2012. The first of six rounds of the British Downhill Series comes to Somerset. For more information and to enter visit the Halo British Downhill Series website.
Big Bike: 22 April
Starts at the Nationwide Pavilion, Swindon, Wiltshire. Sunday 22 April. In aid of Prospect Hospice, the Big Bike Ride will see cyclists setting off from Nationwide Pavilion, Piper’s Way, on two routes – a shorter 24 km route on roads and … Continue reading
Devon Dirt Bike Ride: 22 April
Starts at Big Peaks car park, Ashburton, Devon. Sunday 22 April, 9.30am. A 55km non-competitive ride with off-road sections linked by mainly quiet and hilly lanes. Take your time to enjoy some of South Devon’s finest scenery and prettiest villages. … Continue reading
