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| July 2010 |
Hello!
Hands up who has a t-shirt sun tan!
It's been a joy to get on our bikes in this lovely sunny weather. The weekly rides on the Better By Bike calendar have given us lots of opportunities to ride and lots of places to go.
We're hoping you'll join us over the next month as we've an action-packed schedule of things coming up. Here's the latest from Better By Bike...
(View this newsletter on our website at www.betterbybike.info/july-newsletter) |
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New cycle paths open for business
This July Bristol City Council officially opened the cycle paths along Ridgeway Playing Fields with a fun event for local primary school children.
Next month the council officially open Festival Way so you can travel to Bristol's Balloon Fiesta safely by bike. The route runs from Hotwells to Ashton Court and joins up with the Chocolate Path, meaning you can travel on traffic-free cycle paths all to way from Prince St Bridge in the city centre.
Later this summer, South Gloucestershire Council launch their new traffic-free cycle path - from the edge of Lockleaze, past Abbeywood Train Station and Filton College to Parkway Train Station.
A list of all new cycle paths can be found at: www.betterbybike.info/completed-schemes |
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Pedal for power at the Harbour Festival
Come and see the cycle zone at Bristol's Harbour Festival (from July 31 to August 1) and use your pedal power to help us keep the stage running.
The stage at the Amphitheatre, sponsored by Better By Bike, will be powered entirely by solar and pedal power. We're relying on willing volunteers to keep the stage running and the crowd entertained.
A number of local businesses have put teams together. If you're interested, come along on the day and find out what slots are available. |
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Cyclescreen film festival
To celebrate the launch of the Cyclescreen Film Festival at the Watershed between August 5th and 8th we'll be giving away two pairs of tickets a day during the first week of the month.
The event promises to bring a weekend full of inspiring cycling films, talks and interactive events celebrating cycling culture in its varied forms.
Check out our website or Facebook page from Monday 2 August for your chance to win tickets. |
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The latest from Bristol Cycle Festival
The deadline for the final round of grants - the 'Saddle Sore' round - is Tuesday 20th July. £500 grants are available for groups wanting to put on cycle-related events. Visit bristolcyclefestival.com/grants to download the grants pack.
The festival runs for a fortnight - from September 11th until September 26th. Over 30 activities have been confirmed so far including:
- St Nic's Nocturne: a criterium, a Brompton dash, a kids race and the fastest fixie first around St Nicholas market.
- Cycle fashion show at Colston Hall - one for all you cycle fashionistas.
- Thinking caps - 100 cycle caps designed by 100 artists on display at Howies.
- Dokumenta Cyclista: a European-wide cycling photography project comes to town.
And don't forget about the Freewheelin' Cycle Carnival taking place on Sunday, 19 September. Schools, community groups, youth clubs, work mates and sports teams are all signing up for it. You can too at bristolcyclefestival.com/freewheelin-carnival
Free workshops are on offer troupes wanting a hand decorating their bikes. Contact carnival@bristolcyclefestival.com to book a course. |
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In other news...
- Bristol City Council need experienced cyclists to check new circular day routes before they are published in a guide later this year.
- Talking of new guides, Cycling Bristol was published in June, detailing ten short new cycle routes around the city - perfect for sunny, summer evenings.
- Details of eight new Cycling City paths have been announced. Your feedback is welcome so find out where the paths are and use the online consultation finder to give us your thoughts.
- Don't forget, Bristol and South Gloucestershire's one-to-one cycle training lessons are still available. Safer cycling in just one hour!
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