Tue - May 8, 2007

Bike Week 2007 - local events announced

Cycle Hereford is please to promote its support for National Bike Week by way of a series of events as listed on the attached poster for download (280k) or click on 'Read more' for the text list. These may be altered or added to in the forthcoming weeks, so do drop in from time to time for the up to date programme.
BikeWeekFlyer07-RevA.pdf

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Tue - April 3, 2007

Another Herefordshire ride featured in Cycling Plus magazine

The new edition of C+ (195, April) features a circular 17 mile National Byway Ledbury Loop route, starting from Ledbury. They've also added a 5 mile optional extension out to Much Marcle. Writer Nigel Housden describes Herefordshire as having 'some of the finest rolling scenery in England', which, of course, we already know.

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Thu - June 15, 2006

Herefordshire ride featured in Cycling Plus magazine

The new edition of C+ (185, July) features a circular 'Cider for Roadies' route from Ledbury, classed as an 'easy route' of 23 miles. The ride should also be online at www.edinburghbicycles.com in the near future.

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Fri - April 28, 2006

Cycle Wales

Wales has some of the best on and off road cycling in the country (after Herefordshire, of course) and, unlike Herefordshire, they put a lot of effort into building routes and facilites and promoting them. Its right on our doorstep so why not try some of it this year? The 'Cycling Wales' brochure is a must read; 45 pages of routes, articles, advice and contacts. Visit www.cycling.visitwales.com or telephone 08701 211251 for your free copy. There are similar brochures for fishing, golf, walking etc, same contact details (click on 'get a free brochure').

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Fri - March 10, 2006

Celebration cycle ride to open Monmouth to Symonds Yat railway cycle path - 1 April

Celebration Cycle Ride - join in a ride to mark the opening of the first phase of The Peregrine Path, a new path between Monmouth and Symonds Yat in the spectacular Wye Valley. It'll be a leisurely family affair - just 5 to 6 miles in each direction.

Meet at the old Monnow Bridge, Monmouth at 10.15 am 1 April. An alternative, if you have younger children with you and want to avoid the town part of the route is to meet the ride on Hadnocks Rd at about 10.30 am. Please let the organisers know if you are coming and give us a contact so we can let you know if there are last minute changes. RSVP please to david@harthill.co.uk. Emergency number on the day: 07973 164603. The Royal Hotel (Symonds Yat) have agreed to lay on some light refreshments at about midday. If travelling, try to use use the bus or offer a liftshare. Bus timetable Route 416 Dukes Travel, website http://tinyurl.com/edccl or telephone 01594 835476. If travelling to the start by car, please avoid parking in the town centre.

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Thu - February 23, 2006

Monmouth - Symonds Yat railway cycle path

News reaches us, via 'backpeddler' posting on our new forum, that work has started on this route from Sustrans Wales with an inaugural ride possible in April sometime. Cycle Hereford hope to be there, let us know if you'd like to be there as well or leave a message on the board. UPDATE: this is now confirmed for 1 April: see article above.

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Sun - February 19, 2006

Herefordshire Cycle & Leisure Map available again (few copies only!)

Way back in 1999, the long lost relative of this group, Hereford Cycle User's Group, published a map of Herefordshire with an accompanying booklet describing 100 routes around the County. Put together by Mike Harrison, it has remained an essential for every cyclist wanting to explore the hidden beauty of Herefordshire. The 1:100,000 map is printed on waterproof foldable paper and was described as ‘favourite map’ by Exeter cartographers and the CTC still puts it top of its list of UK cycle maps. Unfortunately, they are now very hard to come by but we have secured a few copies which are available for £6.50 each to collect or £7.00 posted. Email us if you would like to buy but hurry!

Mike is now based in Devon and is running www.croydecycle.co.uk. He has just published similar 1:100,000 maps covering both Devon and Cornwall which are available at just £4 each (including p & p) direct from Croyde Cycle; full details on his website. We have a copy of each map here if you would like to see before ordering; please email us.

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Wed - November 9, 2005

Cider and cycling!

Two of the finest things in life, cider and cycling, are brought together in a new 20 mile cycle route Guide produced by Herefordshire Tourism in partnership with the Ledbury Area Cycle Forum. The Cider Cycle Route Leaflet is available from Ledbury Tourist Information Centre (01531 636147) priced 75p incl. P&P, or you can email a request for one. Take a look at the Cider Route web site for barrels of information about cider in the County. New for November! Excellent review by The Guardian who actually cycled the route! Click here.

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Mon - November 7, 2005

Anyone interested in organised rides? Beginners, family, women only, Sunday dawdles - let us know!

Yes we know its cold but you'll soon warm up! In response to some enquiries, we're thinking about planning a series of rides over the winter period starting from say The Volunteer in Harold Street or The Victoria Bridge. There could be different grades of rides, for instance a 25-30 mile ride for the hardy ones, a 10 mile ride that involved a pub stop for lunch and family friendly tours of the City and green corridors, and perhaps 'learner laps' around quiet streets and green corridors for children or adults who are nervous about riding on roads. We could if required include an element of proficiency training by a qualified instructor. We're open to suggestions ... its your shout ... do please get in touch via email or telephone 352559 if you're not certain and would like a chat.
If you'd like some individual training, Herefordshire Council is offering free cycling lessons to adults in a bid to encourage more cycling. One-to-one sessions, which normally cost £20, are available from professional instructors for a limited period. For details and booking contact your local instructor on 07969 694707 or go to the Council web page here.

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Sun - August 21, 2005

Goldeneye maps relaunch their website

Goldeneye Maps, who make the best UK cycling and mountain biking maps money can buy, have relaunched their website, adding new free-to-dowload samples and online shopping. Click here ...

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Thu - June 23, 2005

New Hereford Walking and Cycling Guide available

An excellent new pocket guide to walking and cycling in Hereford has been launched by Herefordshire Council just in time for the summer.

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New cycleway links Hereford to National Route

Hundreds of youngsters will be able to bike or walk to school in safety thanks to the opening of a new footpath and cycleway in Hereford which connects the City to the national network, say Herefordshire Council.

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