Perth and Kinross Cycling Summer in full swing
A number of leisurely free bike rides around the beautiful
countryside of Perth and Kinross have been organised during July as
part of the area’s Cycling Summer 2010 programme.
A huge variety of rides, festivals and events have been
organised throughout the summer to get more people out and onto
their bikes, so they can discover the joys of cycling as a leisure
activity.
A number of free Easy Rides have been included in the July
programme, designed to encourage people to make the most of the
amazing cycling opportunities that exist here in Perth and Kinross.
These rides will be short, and aimed primarily at people who would
like to do more cycling but don’t know where to take their
bikes.
- Bankfoot, Sunday 11 July, 11am. 15-mile ride on B-roads out to
Little Glenshee. Meet at the war memorial below Auchtergaven
Church, Bankfoot.
- Crieff, Sunday 11 July, 11am - 15 miles on B roads with picnic
stop. Meet in car park by Somerfield in Union Terrace.
- Perth, Sunday 11 July, 11am - Bridge of Earn and round the
Rhynd. Meet at Bell’s Sports Centre.
- Birnam/Dunkeld, Sunday 11 July, 11am - 10-mile ride out to
Murthly Castle. Meet at Birnam Institute.
A range of other rides has also been lined up in July.
On Sunday 18 July the ByCycle group will lead a Sunday Ride of
30-40 miles, starting from the Bell’s Sports Centre at
10am.
A Ride Around Alyth aimed at people new to cycling who want to
try a longer ride (30 miles) is being held on Saturday 24
July, leaving from Alyth Square at 10am.
On Sunday 25 July a Women on Wheels ride for ladies will take in
cycle paths and quiet roads in Perth. Meet at Bell’s at
11am.
A lunchtime ride for workers in their lunch hours, or any other
people who fancy taking part, will be held on Friday 30 July. The
short ride along local paths will start from the Glover Street
offices of Perth & Kinross Council at 12.15pm, and end at
1.30pm.
There's no need to book - just turn up with your bike and join
in.
A full Cycling Summer programme is available to view by clicking
the link at the top right of this page, and a brochure listing the
events throughout the summer is available free at local libraries,
council offices and other public buildings.
For more details of the Easy Rides, or any events on the Cycling
Summer 2010 programme, please call 01738 477388 or email PRBeer@pkc.gov.uk
