BILDESTON COMMUNITY CYCLING

Bildeston Community Cycling was formed in early 2009, with the intention of getting more people in Bildeston riding bikes.

 After a successful series of rides in 2009, we decided to carry on in 2010.

Starting towards the end of April, a series of rides were held on Tuesday evenings, starting from the Market Place. Rides continued throughout the summer, until the evenings got too dark at the end of August. The intention was to cater for riders of all abilities; no-one would be left behind.

 Seventeen rides were held through the summer of 2010, with an average of 9 riders. The rides used quiet lanes wherever possible – we found several new ones! The year started with two rider groups, one doing 8 or 9 miles, the other doing 14 or 15 miles.  The longer distance group covered a total of 265 miles over the summer. This included a 25 mile Challenge ride from the Sportsfield, held in July, which was organised in conjunction with Cycle Club Sudbury, who were organising other rides on the same day. A total of £220 was donated to local Hospices. Occasional 25 mile Saturday morning rides, with a cafe stop, have also been held through the winter, with rider numbers varying from 2 (a very cold, windy day!) to 12 on a sunny Saturday in early March.

 The Tuesday rides this year will start in April. There’s an advert in this edition of The Bugle.  There will again be two groups of riders, both starting at 6.45pm from the Market Place; a Slow ride, starting at about 7 miles, slightly shorter than last year, and a Regular ride of 12-15 miles for more confident riders. The Slow ride will cater for riders who want to go a shorter distance, and will go at a slower speed. Walking on hills is allowed!

 If you used to cycle, or want to start, why not join us this year?  If you need any further information contact Robin Weaver, 01449 741048, or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

If you’re looking for cycle routes starting from Bildeston, there are a number available on a free website, www.ridewithgps.com. Click on the ‘Search’ button, then enter Bildeston in the box.

BILDESTON COMMUNITY CYCLING

IN ASSOCIATION WITH

CYCLE CLUB SUDBURY         

 

 

SATURDAY 2 JULY, FROM THE SPORTSFIELD

 

8.30am:    160k Castles, Coast and Cornfields

                 audax ride

 

9.30am:    100k Bildeston Lanes audax ride

           

1.45pm:    25 mile Bildeston Challenge ride

                     Quiet roads, and a cafe stop

 

2.30pm:    Bildeston Family Challenge rides

                  5 or 11 mile routes

                     Quiet roads after you leave the village

 

3.00pm:    Sportsfield ride for younger children

                  if weather is dry (on grass)

 

Audax rides in conjunction with AudaxUK; see

www. aukweb.net/events for details and how to enter.

 

All other rides: just turn up and register. £4 entry for 25 mile ride,

11 & 5 mile rides £2/family, for local hospices. Helmets compulsory for all children. No unaccompanied children under 16 years old.

For further information, contact:

Robin Weaver; 01449 741048; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it