New and novice cyclists are being encouraged to pedal their way from Peterborough to this weekend’s Straw Bear Festival in Whittlesey.
Volunteer Rangers for sustainable transport charity Sustrans will lead a family bike ride along National Cycle Network Route 63 - a newly surfaced five-mile path which runs alongside the River Nene and crosses over the Shanks Millennium Bridge.
The ride aims to repeat last year’s success when more than 20 riders enjoyed a leisurely journey to the annual festival.
Sustrans Liaison Ranger Sue Flower said: “Cycling along the River Nene is a lovely way to get to the Straw Bear Festival. It’s easy to cycle because it’s flat, entirely traffic-free and the five-mile journey is much more direct than going by road. You can also chain your bike outside a pub on arrival which saves the hassle of trying to find a parking space.
“This ride will be a great chance for families with young children to get out on their bikes and hopefully it will also show people how great a commuter route we have between Peterborough and Whittlesey.”
The ride starts from The Key Theatre on Embankment Road, Peterborough, on Saturday at 11.30am and is scheduled to take one hour. It is weather dependant and cyclists are expected to make their own way back. Children need to be accompanied by an adult. For more information call Sustrans Regional Director Nigel Brigham on 07952 000054.
If you would like to find out more about becoming a Sustrans volunteer Ranger, visit www.sustrans.org.uk and click on ‘Support Sustrans’.
Further information about Sustrans, including other news releases and detailed online route mapping, is available via the website: www.sustrans.org.uk
Source: Sustrans
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Family bike ride provides ideal start to Straw Bear Festival
