Cyclists in the Bristol area are being urged to sign up and set their wheels in motion to raise money for Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research, at the Martin Dean Bristol Bikeathon on Sunday 6th September 2015. Over 100 riders are expected to take part in the event at the Willow Brook Centre, Bradley Stoke, and turn their pedal power into
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Year 6 pupils encouraged to try pedal power to get to local secondary schools
Pupils from Baileys Court Primary School took part in bike rides to Bradley Stoke Community School (BSCS) and Abbeywood Community School on Monday 15th June to help them learn the cycle routes ahead of the transition to secondary education in September. Transition rides aim to build confidence and improve riding skills so pupils can travel independently to school. The rides
Continue readingBradley Stoke cyclist helps team to victory in Bristol Grand Prix
A cyclist from Bradley Stoke is hoping that his share of victory in the recent Bristol Grand Prix will inspire other people to get back in the saddle. Malcolm Dixon, 31, who works at Arriva Transport Solutions (ATSL), was part of the Dream Cycling team which stormed to gold in the prestigious race through Bristol city centre on Saturday 20th June.
Continue readingLocal athlete aiming to be in peak condition for charity challenge
A Bradley Stoke man is preparing to take part in a gruelling ‘bike and hike’ adventure that involves climbing the highest peaks in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, England & Wales AND cycling the 960 miles between them, all in the space of just seven days. The ‘Five Peaks By Bike and Hike’ challenge is being attempted by a team of
Continue readingFamily bike ride and quiz on Easter Sunday
After four years of successfully organising a family Easter Ride, members of the Stokes Cycling Club are becoming pros and are raring to go for the next one. The event is completely FREE and if you are stuck with ideas of what to do with the kids on Easter Sunday, then come and join us for a few hours of
Continue reading[Forum] Concern over cyclists riding on footpaths
I am writing with grave concern for pedestrians who walk dogs, people with prams and people who use walking aids on footpaths in the Bradley Stoke area, as I feel that someone is going to get hurt or injured by cyclists who ride their bikes on the footpaths. I know some places have a dividing line for pedestrians and cyclists, but these
Continue readingTour of Britain to pass along Winterbourne Road tomorrow (10/09/14)
South Gloucestershire is gearing up to welcome some of world’s top cyclists as they journey through the district tomorrow (Wednesday 10th September) as part of the Tour of Britain race. Stage 4 of the race stretches from Worcester to Bristol. The riders are expected to enter South Gloucestershire shortly after 2pm as they cycle through Charfield, Cromhall, Bagstone, Rangeworthy, Iron
Continue readingBradley Stoke pupils try out pedal power for getting to secondary school
Starting secondary school can be a great opportunity for young people to travel independently to school and pupils in Bradley Stoke have been busy preparing for this by taking part in a series of guided ‘transition rides’. Pupils who have achieved their Bikeability level 2 were offered transition rides to help them build their skills in riding the route to
Continue readingUsing pedal power to help fight blood cancer
Cyclists in the Bristol area are being urged to sign up and set their wheels in motion to raise money for Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research at the Martin Dean Bristol Bikeathon on 21st September 2014. Over 100 riders are expected to take part in the event at the Willow Brook Centre, Bradley Stoke and turn their pedal power into cash
Continue readingEaster Bunny Bike Ride for all the family
Not sure what to do with the kids this Easter? After three years of successfully organising a family Easter Ride, the Stokes Cycling Club are becoming pros and are raring to go for the next one. The event is completely FREE and if you are stuck with ideas of what to do with the kids on Easter Sunday then come
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