Durham Big Ride 2012 – and a couple of others..

It’s that time of year again – well it is a bit early but we need to get things going with this year’s Durham Big Ride.

Also, there is a little info about a couple of projects that I am involved with – a nice community one and a 78 miler that is on towards the end of the year.

First of all:

Durham Big Rides                          The Beast

Sunday 2 September                     Sunday 9 September

For those of you who like the challenge of ‘The Beast’, this will start, as previous years, from the A167 -Sniperly Park and Ride site. We expect bumper participation for both events this year as all the feedback we got from you all was great!

A couple of other things that are coming up that may be of interest:

In the Coxhoe area of the County there is something that will appeal to the family riders.  It is the official opening of the Limestone Linx cycle and walking route.  This is a new route for cyclists of all ages and has various 'stop-off’ points and attractions along the way.  

An ideal ride and location for youngsters to cycle in safety.  The Linx comprise three main routes that range between 3-5 miles in length, that can be cycled individually or combined into one circular route.  The opening will be on Sunday 6th May at 10am from Coxhoe Leisure Centre, where bikes may be borrowed if required (call 0191 3018302 to arrange).  More details available soon.

At the other end of the scale, one of the very few closed road cycle rides in the country will happen in October.  Not for the faint-hearted, this 78 mile route around the north of the County is the Marie Cure Cancer Care Etape Pennines.  

More detail on this one can be seen at: http://www.etapepennines.co.uk/

As always, we encourage all ranges of age and ability to the Durham Big Ride and welcome charities to talk to us as to how we can help you raise funds via our events.  Do not hesitate to get in touch with us through the website: www.durhambigride.co.uk  or  info@durambigride.co.uk