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Telephone

0345 678 9000

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Shropshire Council
Shirehall
Abbey Foregate
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6ND

Cycle events

Bikefest

Cycle events taking place in 2010

Sustrans South Shropshire volunteers meeting- Thursday 18 March 2010

7pm - 9pm - Ludlow Conference Centre

Want to find about improving walking and cycling opportunities in your area? Come and meet Sustrans staff and volunteers and find out how you can join in!

For full details please see the flyer attached to this page, or contact Sustrans on 0161 923 6050.

Severn Hospice Daffodil Ride - Sunday 21 March 2010

The ideal event for families, riders of all abilities, and for anyone who would enjoy exploring a beautiful stretch of Shropshire countryside and want to support the Severn Hospice.

There is a choice of a six or 12 mile route, with start/finish points in either Jackfield or Bridgnorth. The routes mainly follow Route 45, with just small sections on quiet stretches of rural roads.

To register, or just to find out more, please follow the link on this page.

Islabikes Family Activity Day - 27 March 2010

Come along and enjoy the fun at Islabikes Family Activity Day

Islabikes, the childrens’ bike specialists have moved to Bromfield, Ludlow and to celebrate are holding a cycling Family Activity Day at their new premises next to the Ludlow Food Centre. The day includes the chance to learn new skills with kids coaching sessions, guided family traffic free rides, a cycle stunt show and the essential clown juggling on a unicycle!

For more information about the event contact Tim or Liz on 01584 856881
or email info@islabikes.co.uk

The Tandem Experience - Wine Tours on Tandem

Sunday 4 April 2010, Start time: 9am

Come for a lovely ride around the lovely wine growing county of Shropshire.

Cost £35 includes training and tandem hire (£15 if you bring your own tandem).

For more information contact The Tandem Experience on:
0845 60 66 456 or
info@tandeming.co.uk
or follow the link on this page to The Tandem Experience website.

Bicycle Hub, Jackfield - Ladies Ride

Sunday 5 June 2010 Start time: 11am

Led by women, for women.
A ride around low traffic routes and cycle paths.

For more information contact the Bicycle Hub on:
01952 883249 or
newsletter@thebicyclehub.co.uk
or follow the link on this page to the Bicycle Hub website.

Bike Fest 2010 - Saturday 12 June 2010

Mark this date in your diary for Shrewsbury's next fun filled family Bike Fest!

There will be something for everyone with guided rides, cycle try outs, face painting, pedal powered smoothies and many more activities - some new for 2010!

Watch this space for more detailed information closer to the time!

Bicycle Hub, Jackfield - Family Ride and Barbeque

Saturday 12 June 2010
Start time: 6pm (ride up to 1 hour then BBQ)

Always incredibly popular. Short, easy ride for all abilities. BBQ, and cycling fun for the whole family. Suitable for absolutely every age and ability. If it’s got wheels and you can ride it you should be on it.

For more information contact the Bicycle Hub on:
01952 883249 or
newsletter@thebicyclehub.co.uk
or follow the link on this page to the Bicycle Hub website.

Bicycle Hub, Jackfield - Off Road Ride

Sunday 13 June 2010
Start time: 11am (lasts around 3 hours)

There is some amazing off-road fun to be had right on our doorstep. Come and find out what you're missing.

For more information contact the Bicycle Hub on:
01952 883249 or
newsletter@thebicyclehub.co.uk
or follow the link on this page to the Bicycle Hub website.

The Bicycle Hub - Hubbub Ride

Sunday 20 June 2010, Start time 1pm (ride is approximately 4 hours).
Location TBC.

The Hubbub Rides are social rides around circular routes ending at a pub or tea room.

For more information contact the Bicycle Hub on:
01952 883249 or
newsletter@thebicyclehub.co.uk
or follow the link on this page to the Bicycle Hub website.

The Tandem Experience - Wine Tours on Tandem

Sunday 27 June 2010, Start time: 9am.

Come for a lovely ride around the lovely wine growing county of Shropshire.

Cost £35 includes training and tandem hire (£15 if you bring your own tandem).

For more information contact The Tandem Experience on:
0845 60 66 456 or
info@tandeming.co.uk
or follow the link on this page to The Tandem Experience website.

The Tandem Experience - Wine Tours on Tandem

Monday 30 August 2010, Start time: 9am.

Come for a lovely ride around the lovely wine growing county of Shropshire.

Cost £35 includes training and tandem hire (£15 if you bring your own tandem).

For more information contact The Tandem Experience on:
0845 60 66 456 or
info@tandeming.co.uk
or follow the link on this page to The Tandem Experience website.

Severn Hospice London to Paris sponsored Bike Ride - 10-13 September 2010

Riders will cycle from Windsor to Paris over the weekend of 10-13 September 2010, finishing under the Eiffel Tower - to raise money for Severn Hospice. Accommodation and travel back will be arranged as part of the event.

Riders will need to pay £625 to cover the costs of the event and then raise a further £625 for Severn Hospice.

For full details and to register for this event, please follow the link on this page.

Regular events

The Mid Shropshire Wheelers run sessions

At the Sports Village circuit in Shrewsbury every Thursday evening for grown ups and kids with experience, and Saturday mornings for youngsters (suitable bikes are available free of charge). For more information contact Terry Egglestone on 01743 350038.

Follow the link on this page for more information about the Sports Village.

Ludlow Cycling Support Group

If you think it's time to improve facilities and try to make the roads safer for Ludlow's cyclists and if you have ideas on cycle lanes, paths, routes, better road markings, safer junctions or cycle parking, then Ludlow's Cycling Support Group wants to hear from you. Contact Sally on 01584 872224 or e-mail savoir-faire@freenet.co.uk.

South Shropshire CTC Runs

There are South Shropshire runs held every Sunday. Cyclists meet for elevenses followed by a bike ride and sometimes stop for lunch or a picnic. There are also lunchtime meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at various locations.

To see details of runs taking place in March please view the attached document.

For more information contact:
Michael and Jaquie Davey
Telephone: 01584 831 543
E-mail: michael.davey@talktalk.net

Phone Gill Leary on 01584 874246, to find a cycling companion.

If you are organising events open to the public which you would like to advertise on this site please contact us using the contact link on this page.

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