DIARY
OF CYCLE RIDES / EVENTS / MEETINGS FOR THE AREA
( Send details of your ride/event to us to publicise it.)
| DATE: | EVENT: | Description: | Contact Details: |
| 27th July 2007 | BICYCOLOGY in Exeter | There
are cycle events being run by Bicycology in Exeter on 27th and 28th July. The Bicyclogy Summer Tour goes from Aylesbury to Exeter with lots of things happening along the way. |
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| 17th May 2006 | Ride of Silence | Cyclists
in USA and six other countries will take part in a ride of silence at 7am. The ride should be held in silence no faster than 12mph, in memory and respect for those who have be killed on our roads. http://www.rideofsilence.org/main.php |
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| 23rd April 2006 | DEVON DIRT | A 60Km off road and lanes ride around South Dartmoor and Torbay. Just for fun - no time limit. (Shorter 40Km route available) |
 www.ctcdevon.co.uk |
| 15th April 2006 |
Haldon Forest park Opening CTC Family Ride Various Cycle events
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From leisurely routes through forest glades to trail-blazing, single-track runs down steep wooded valleys, it's time to get on your bike and enjoy the new cycling routes at Haldon Forest Park. A major grant from Sport England has enabled the Forestry Commission to turn the 3500-acres of forest on a high ridge on the outskirts of Exeter into a pioneering outdoor activity centre for all ages to enjoy. The newly built trail infrastructure provides over 20 miles of safe, off-road access for cyclists, walkers and horse riders. |
 www.haldonforestpark.org.uk |
| Saturday mornings 10am | Mountain bike rides | Easy
mountain bike rides set out from Abbrook Social Club at Kingsteignton. All welcome. |
www.mdcc.org.uk |
| 15th to 30th October '05 | Teignbridge Festival of walking and cycling. | A whole
series of walks and cycle rides to suit all ages and abilities. Click on www.teignbridge.info/ for more information or contact Nikki Toms, Sports Development Officer on 01626 215611 |
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| 2005 10th,24th Sept, 15th,29th Oct, 5th,19th Nov, 3rd, 17th Dec. |
CYCLE
SKILLS TRAINING FOR YOUNGSTERS
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Abbrook Park at Kingsteignton is the venue for cycle skills training for youngsters this Autumn. On 3rd September over 30 children took part in the fun-based skills sessions. They are being organised by the Mid Devon Cycling Club, and these will take place on the following Saturday's from 1200 - 1300 at Abbrook Park and are aimed at 6 - 16 year olds. 10th,24th Sept, 15th,29th Oct, 5th,19th Nov, 3rd, 17th Dec. | |
| 19 September 2005 |
FAMILY RIDE | Meet at five lanes, Marldon, at 10.30 for a leisurely rides to Staverton. | www.ctcdevon.co.uk |
| 19 August 2005 |
FAMILY RIDE | Meet at five lanes, Marldon, at 10.30 for a leisurely rides to Staverton. | www.ctcdevon.co.uk |
| 17 July 2005 | TREASURE HUNT | Cycling Treasure Hunt. Broadclyst near Exeter. | www.ctcdevon.co.uk Kevin Presland 01626-833749 |
| 19 June 2005 | FAMILY RIDE | Meet at five lanes, Marldon, at 10.30 for a leisurely rides to Staverton. | www.ctcdevon.co.uk |
| 12-19 June 2005 | NATIONAL BIKE WEEK EVENTS | Invitation rides - club rides,- cycle to work - details here soon. | |
| 22 May 2005 | CTC FAMILY RIDE | An easy family run. Meet at the Tourist Info. building in the middle of Tiverton, Sunday 22nd May, -10.30am. | www.ctcdevon.co.uk/familyride.htm |
| 24th April 2005 | DEVON
DIRT (Dirtette) |
CTC are organising a 55Km ride in lanes with off-road sections. Quite hilly, with the choice of a shorter 35Km ride for "easy-riders" |
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| 17th April 2005 | CTC
Family ride/ Exeter Get On- Get active ride. |
Starting
from Exeter Quay at 1030 on 17th April, this is a 4 mile cyle ride along
the River Valley Park. The Torbay CTC Family ride will incorporate this as it's ride, and we'll probably carry on around the Exeter/Topsham area for a few more miles. CTC FAMILY RIDES |
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| 15th
- 24th November 2004 |
EXE
ESTUARY CYCLE ROUTE: PUBLIC CONSULTATION |
Monday
15/11 County Hall - time limited |
Please
try and attend one of these consultations, and put your view / support for
the scheme. |
| 6th Nov 04 | Introductory Ride | A 20 to 25 mile inroductory easy ride with MDCC. Starts Kingsteignton Racecourse at 1am on 6th November. | www.mdcc.org.uk |
| 24th Oct 04 | CTC family ride. | Very easy and short ride from Newton Abbot to Lustleigh via tracks and lanes. | www.ctcdevon.co.uk |
| 11th July 04 | DEVON
CYCLE RIDE |
HEARTS FIRST charity ride, either 25 or 50 miles from Exeter Arena. | region10@bhf.org.uk 0800-652-5818 www.bhf.org.uk/events |
| 4th July 04 | DEVON
DELIGHT 100Km Audax |
Sample 100Km of beautiful Devon lanes and coastal roads. A good novice challenge, or fun day out | www.ctcdevon.co.uk |
| 20th June 04 | CTC family ride | A chance to join in the popular family runs. Very easy and short route with emphsis on children having safe fun. | www.ctcdevon.co.uk |
| 12-20 June 04 | BIKE WEEK | SEE EVENTS ABOVE: | |
| 16th
May 04 |
Charity
Bike Ride Torbay Hospital Heart Appeal. |
Ride
to Chudleigh, or Teign Valley or Moretonhampstead. You choose. Start: Kingsteignton Racecourse. |
www.mdcc.org.uk Herald Express |
