Archive for 'Biking & Cycling'

CTC and Forestry Commission combine to develop cycling in England’s woodlands – road.cc

Posted on 04. Aug, 2011 by .

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CTC and Forestry Commission combine to develop cycling in England's woodlands road.cc Our woodlands are the setting for many people's first off-road cycling experience and are celebrated as a favourite place to enjoy mountain biking . “We have a long-standing relationship with CTC and are delighted to make it official.

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Mystery shopper mingles with Stratford Upon Avon’s jesters and jokers – Bike Biz

Posted on 04. Aug, 2011 by .

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Mystery shopper mingles with Stratford Upon Avon's jesters and jokers Bike Biz … a variety of Camelbaks, mountain biking shoes and much more.

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Charity champ Ivan Hollingsworth and Ben Shephard on Coast to Coast home straight – Sunday Sun

Posted on 31. Jul, 2011 by .

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Charity champ Ivan Hollingsworth and Ben Shephard on Coast to Coast home straight Sunday Sun … their university days, set themselves the daunting task of cycling 140-miles from Tynemouth, North Tyneside, to Whitehaven, Cumbria, before running back. They set off last Thursday, finishing their biking part of the mission on Friday afternoon.

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Rhodri Morgan: Shame our mountain-biking offer fell as flat as Essex – WalesOnline

Posted on 30. Jul, 2011 by .

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Rhodri Morgan: Shame our mountain- biking offer fell as flat as Essex WalesOnline It would have been even better if Lord Coe had accepted our offer to host the mountain biking in Wales, after the International Cycling Union rejected the original course in Essex as not being mountainous enough to present a sufficient challenge. … and more

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Cycle challenge raises £1500 – Hartlepool Today

Cycle challenge raises £1500 – Hartlepool Today

Posted on 28. Jul, 2011 by .

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Hartlepool Today Cycle challenge raises £1500 Hartlepool Today Peter's wife Jill made up the four-strong team of cycling enthusiasts who took on the “Amsterslam” biking adventure in the pouring rain and driving wind. In total the group is hoping to raise £1500 in sponsorship and well-wishers can still donate.

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Olympic champions will race in Essex’s first Olympic test event – Essex Enquirer

Posted on 28. Jul, 2011 by .

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Olympic champions will race in Essex's first Olympic test event Essex Enquirer Asked for a short description of the course for those clueless about mountain biking , Martyn Salt, London 2012 Mountain Bike Manager, said: “It's a visually impressive course that will prove to be both physically and technically demanding for the …

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One Year To Go: In Pursuit of Gold – British Cycling

One Year To Go: In Pursuit of Gold – British Cycling

Posted on 27. Jul, 2011 by .

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British Cycling One Year To Go: In Pursuit of Gold British Cycling The fact that it's not just track cycling but so many disciplines that people can have a go at as well with BMX, Road and Mountain Biking is fantastic.” For these women though the focus is very much on being selected to try and win a gold medal race. …

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Sky’s the limit as bike riders saddle up for city challenge – Manchester Evening News

Posted on 27. Jul, 2011 by .

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Sky's the limit as bike riders saddle up for city challenge Manchester Evening News “As the home of British cycling , there is a wide range of cycling opportunities in Manchester from BMX to the Velodrome, so there is no excuse – get the bike out, keep it out and stay healthy.” For more information on SkyRide and other biking events …

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A year to go – BBC News

A year to go – BBC News

Posted on 26. Jul, 2011 by .

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BBC News A year to go BBC News For instance, Essex Police will be looking after the mountain biking event at Hadleigh Farm and Surrey Police will have the athletes' village and the men's 156 mile cycling road race. The latter will be impossible to fence off and therefore crowds … and more

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Hillingdon looks forward to Sky Ride – British Cycling

Posted on 25. Jul, 2011 by .

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Hillingdon looks forward to Sky Ride British Cycling Hillingdon is also one of thirteen boroughs that the Mayor and TfL awarded biking borough status to in 2010. They have pledged to put cycling at the heart of their local transport delivery plans and they will receive extra support and expertise from ..

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