21st May 2009

Come along to Dusty Bike Day!

Dusty Kine Day along the Blackwater Valley Path If you’ve got a bike in your shed that’s been gathering dust, get it out and join a Dusty Bike
ride in the Blackwater Valley on Sunday 7th June, organised by the Blackwater Valley Countryside Partnership and CTC Farnborough. The ride, covering 8½ miles, will be mostly off-road following the Blackwater Valley footpath and Basingstoke Canal path and is a lovely way for anyone with a bike – including families – to spend a Sunday morning.

Not sure about the distance? Don’t worry. It’s a ride not a race, the route is flat and there’s a refreshment stop at the half-way point.
Not sure about the route? Don’t worry the ride will be led by experienced cyclists from the CTC Farnborough part of CTC North Hampshire, although all participants will need to ride with care as some sections are narrow and uneven.
Not sure about traffic? Don’t worry, the route is virtually all off-road, although there will be some road cycling and sections where cyclists will have to dismount, but the leaders will be on hand to explain.

So why Dusty Bike Day? Well so many people own a bike but don’t actually use them so this is an opportunity for them to get out their bikes, dust them down and rediscover the delights of cycling, but please ensure your bike is roadworthy. The route follows a stretch of the Blackwater Valley Path with a multi-user surface, making it particularly suitable for bikes, as well as buggies and wheelchairs.

Interested? Then come along to Lakeside Nature Reserve car park off Lakeside Road, Ash, grid ref: SU 888 517 from 10am. The actual ride starts at 10.30am.

For more details ring 01252 331353 or visit www.blackwater-valley.org.uk or www.nhampshirectc.org.uk This event is just one of many events taking place as part of Cycle Hampshire 09 for more details visit www.hants.gov.uk/cyclehampshire

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For more information contact:
Christine Reeves, Visitor Promotions Officer on 01252 331353.
BVCP, Ash Lock Cottage, Government Road, Aldershot GU11 2PS.

EDITOR NOTES

The Blackwater Valley Countryside Partnership (BVCP) is funded by the County, District and Parish Councils along the River Blackwater. It works to promote community action in conservation and recreation and to protect the Valley for the enjoyment and well being of the whole community.
CTC Farnborough is part of CTC North Hampshire. They organise rides and other events to suit all abilities of cyclist, both on and off road. Visitors and non-members are welcome – it costs nothing to join the majority of our rides but regular riders are expected to be members of the CTC. For more details visit their website www.nhampshirectc.org.uk
Cycle Hampshire 2009 is a festival of cycling events taking place across Hampshire over the summer. For full details visit www.hants.gov.uk/cyclehampshire