Bicycle Doctor - Cycling News Calendar & UK Events

July 2009
Thu 2nd– Sun 5th	Tandem Experience Festival Bishops Castle,Shropshire. Contact 0845–6066456
Sun 5th 10am	Chorlton Wanderers Slackers' Cycling Group Tour de Macc 50 miles (some hills). If you want to enjoy a gentle bike ride where somebody else worries about the navigating, then why not join The Chorlton Wanderers for leisurely, social rides through the quieter roads of (mainly) Cheshire. We stop at a pub for lunch and then make our way back to Chorlton Water Park Meet 10am at Chorlton Water Park car park at the bottom of Maitland Rd, off Barlow Moor Rd. Bring a puncture kit and pump, waterproofs and money for the pub. No unaccompanied children. (Under 18)
Sat 11th– Sun 12th	Coast to Coast Ride Whitehaven or Workington on the Cumbrian coast to Sunderland or Tynemouth on the North Sea coast
Sun 12th	Manchester - Blackpool Ride
August 2009
Sat 1st- Sat 8th	International Tandem Rally 2009 Appelscha, Friesland, Netherlands
Sun 2nd	Skyride Mass cycling event in Manchester City centre
Sun 9th 10am	Chorlton Wanderers Slackers' Cycling Group Great Budworth – 40 miles. If you want to enjoy a gentle bike ride where somebody else worries about the navigating, then why not join The Chorlton Wanderers for leisurely, social rides through the quieter roads of (mainly) Cheshire. We stop at a pub for lunch and then make our way back to Chorlton Water Park Meet 10am at Chorlton Water Park car park at the bottom of Maitland Rd, off Barlow Moor Rd. Bring a puncture kit and pump, waterproofs and money for the pub. No unaccompanied children. (Under 18)
Sun 30th	Great Northern Bike Ride Seahouses to Tynemouth Priory
Sun 30th	Lymm Women's Triathlon Lymm Leisure Centre, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 0RB Sprint: Swim 500m, Bike: 20km, Run: 5km Supersprint: Swim: 250m, Bike: 10km, Run: 2.5km 15+ years Email info@uberfitevents.com for further information
September 2009
Sat 5th	British Heart Foundation Roses Lancaster-York Ride Push your stamina to the limit on the Ride of the Roses, a challenging 100 mile bike ride between two of the UK's most historic and vibrant cities. Setting off from Lancaster University, hundreds of riders will head out across the varied and breathtaking landscapes of Northern England, including the stunning Trough of Bowland, an 'area of outstanding natural beauty', Gisburn Forest and the rugged unspoilt scenery of the Yorkshire Dales. With the majority of the route taking place on rural roads, you'll face some steep gradients and challenging hill climbs before heading through the market town of Ripon in the heart of North Yorkshire then onto the final leg towards the finishing point in the beautiful city of York. All our riders will receive a free Ride of the Roses T Shirt in red or white. Which county will you give your allegiance to in your own personal battle to complete the Ride of the Roses? From: Lancaster, Lancashire (LA1 4YW) to: York (YO30 4RA) Entry Fee: £20 (Adult) E-Mail: northevents@bhf.org.uk Tel. 0800 0852280 Please note: this event is unsuitable for Under 18's
Sun 6th	Manchester 100 100km and 100 mile routes to delamere forest. Starts/ends Wythenshawe Park, Manchester M23 0AB
Wed 9th- Sun 13th	Folding Bike Challenge London-Paris. Contact cycle@foldingbikechallenge.com
Sat 12th- Sat 19th	The Tour of Britain
Sun 13th 10am	Chorlton Wanderers Slackers' Cycling Group Jodrell Bank – 40 miles. If you want to enjoy a gentle bike ride where somebody else worries about the navigating, then why not join The Chorlton Wanderers for leisurely, social rides through the quieter roads of (mainly) Cheshire. We stop at a pub for lunch and then make our way back to Chorlton Water Park Meet 10am at Chorlton Water Park car park at the bottom of Maitland Rd, off Barlow Moor Rd. Bring a puncture kit and pump, waterproofs and money for the pub. No unaccompanied children. (Under 18)
Sun 13th	Rossondale and Pendle Mountain Rescue Team - Mountain Bike Challenge - The Mary Towneley Loop The Mary Towneley Loop is a 47 mile circular section of the Pennine Bridleway. The entire route is way marked and easy to follow, the riding surfaces mainly good on tracks, newly created paths and trails or minor roads, and involves approximately 6300 feet of ascent.
October 2009
Sun 4th	Brompton World Championships includes a cycling festival Blenheim palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1PX.
Fri 9th-Sun 11th	Cycle 09 Earls court, London
Sun 11th 10am	Chorlton Wanderers Slackers' Cycling Group Werneth Low/Marple – 35 miles. If you want to enjoy a gentle bike ride where somebody else worries about the navigating, then why not join The Chorlton Wanderers for leisurely, social rides through the quieter roads of (mainly) Cheshire. We stop at a pub for lunch and then make our way back to Chorlton Water Park Meet 10am at Chorlton Water Park car park at the bottom of Maitland Rd, off Barlow Moor Rd. Bring a puncture kit and pump, waterproofs and money for the pub. No unaccompanied children. (Under 18)
Sun 11th	British Heart Foundation Dark Peak Mountain Bike Challenge NOTE: All 3 routes start finish in the same place - Edale. (approx 15 miles) A great introduction to the Dark Peaks, It may not be very long ride, but it'll still provide an extreme challenge and some wonderful views (approx 28 miles) This route follows some classic trails and is a great ride for riders. It'll also give a taste of some of the more technical riding to be found in the Dark Peak (approx 42 miles) This route give you big hills and extremely technical trails, including the tough classics! This route should only be undertaken by expert riders who are very fit and skilful (and get up early) as the distance, climbing and difficulty of the terrain is extremely demanding. Conquer this and youll have earned Elite status Entry Fee: £30.00 (Adult or Child) E-Mail: northevents@bhf.org.uk Tel. 0800 0852280
Sat 24th	Tour of the Peak Cyclosportive Distances: 96 miles, 64 miles Event Address: Chapel Leisure Centre, Long Lane, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Derbyshire. SK23 0TQ
November 2009
Sun 8th 10am	Chorlton Wanderers Slackers' Cycling Group Mobberley – 30 miles. If you want to enjoy a gentle bike ride where somebody else worries about the navigating, then why not join The Chorlton Wanderers for leisurely, social rides through the quieter roads of (mainly) Cheshire. We stop at a pub for lunch and then make our way back to Chorlton Water Park Meet 10am at Chorlton Water Park car park at the bottom of Maitland Rd, off Barlow Moor Rd. Bring a puncture kit and pump, waterproofs and money for the pub. No unaccompanied children. (Under 18)
December 2009
Sun 13th 10am	Chorlton Wanderers Slackers' Cycling Group Irlam – 25 miles. If you want to enjoy a gentle bike ride where somebody else worries about the navigating, then why not join The Chorlton Wanderers for leisurely, social rides through the quieter roads of (mainly) Cheshire. We stop at a pub for lunch and then make our way back to Chorlton Water Park Meet 10am at Chorlton Water Park car park at the bottom of Maitland Rd, off Barlow Moor Rd. Bring a puncture kit and pump, waterproofs and money for the pub. No unaccompanied children. (Under 18)

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