A new cycle training track is on its way for local children, young people, adults and families in Stapleford. The track, located on the Ilkeston Road Recreation Ground, will be a fun and safe mini road network on which to learn and practice cycling safely. It will feature 600 metres of 3 … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe Country Park welcomes free cycling event on Wednesday August 10
Residents of all ages are invited to take part in a day free cycling activities at Rushcliffe Country Park. The Summer of Cycling event takes place next Wednesday August 10 from 11am to 2pm and will include learn to ride sessions with British Cycling, bike maintenance and a minor repairs workshop … [Read more...]
Vélo Belvoir a huge success!
A very big thank you to everyone who supported the inaugural Velo Belvoir. Nearly 200 cyclists joined us at Hose on Sunday 8th May to cycle around the Vale of Belvoir in aid of two local charities. The sun shone and shone, and the riders clocked up over 9,000 miles over two routes (a 28 mile and a … [Read more...]
Route announced for Nottinghamshire stage of Tour of Britain cycle race
The eagerly anticipated Nottinghamshire stage of this year’s Tour of Britain cycle race will once again start in West Bridgford and finish in Mansfield. It is the third time the showpiece event will take place in the county and follows the hugely successful staging of the race in 2017 and … [Read more...]
Free learn to cycle sessions and guided cycle rides for adults at Rushcliffe Arena
Free learn to cycle sessions and guided cycle rides for adults are taking place at Rushcliffe Arena on three dates next month, courtesy of Rushcliffe Borough Council, Cycling UK and Ridewise. The events on March 6 and 13 will give cycling beginners aged 18 and over the chance to learn how to ride … [Read more...]
Notts ‘wheelie’ getting into cycling during lockdown
On 3rd September, the County Council’s Communities and Place Committee met to discuss recent funding updates from the Government along with its plans and priorities for cycling in Nottinghamshire. Councillor John Cottee, Communities and Place Chairman for Nottinghamshire County Council said: … [Read more...]
Help Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance save lives by joining the 100km Base to Base Challenge
On average, the LNAA crew travels around 100km to get to a patient, transport them to hospital and return to the airbase at RAF Waddington in Lincoln. Could you help the charity’s doctors, paramedics and pilots reach their next patient by running, cycling or walking 100km throughout … [Read more...]
Young entrepreneur in Nottingham acquires new business
Elliott Davidson, 25, founder and director of an eCommerce marketing agency Contrast in Nottingham has been busy working hard during the pandemic, having recently acquired a seven figure business called Y Frame Discounts Ltd. The company was established more than fourteen years … [Read more...]
Young lad honours VE Day by cycling 75km for NHS
Ellis Wood from East Leake has completed an incredible 75km on a virtual bicycle ride on Zwift to raise money for the NHS. The 10-year-old, who goes to school at Brookside Primary, decided that he wanted to do his bit to help out during these challenging times. His idea was to not only … [Read more...]