September 13, 2008 @ 3:32 PM
Evans Cycles has launched a new ride series touring the UK throughout this summer. The Evans Cycles Ride It! events are a series of organised road and off-road rides that are designed to take the hassle out of your weekend riding. The rides are non-competitive with an emphasis on riding with other riders, riding in new areas and sampling some different road and off-road routes around the UK.
The series will be stopping twice a month at different venues throughout the UK, so there’s always a ride close by as well as rides further afield, allowing you to vary your riding. Every ride has 3 or 4 pre-marked routes designed for all standards of riders from wobbly begginers to experienced cyclists.
“It’s all about getting people to use their bikes more often” says Event Manager Dean Stacey. “What we do is take the hassle out of getting out on your bike – we research the trails, mark out the courses, plot it on a map and provide support throughout the day. All you need to do is turn up and ride!”
Saturday is the off-road ride, taking in local bridleways and byways to offer between 12 and 35 miles of riding depending on the route you take. Sunday is the road ride, a scenic ride on the UK’s back roads and country lanes. Distances range from 15 miles all the way up to 90 miles for those looking for more of a challenge. All routes are carefully planned to allow you to sample the best riding in the area.
Every ride includes: pre-marked routes for all abilities, free Memory Map OS map for each rider, free SIS energy food & drink and mechanical service.
Adult entry is £10 per rider. Entries can be purchased on the Evans Cycles website and are also taken on the day (subject to a £2.50 surcharge)
Dates and Locations:
North London: September 13th & 14th, Chancellor’s School, Hatfield, AL9 7BN
Bristol: September 20th & 21st, Venue TBC
Nottingham: October 4th & 5th, Oaklands Centre, Warsop, NG20 0JE
West London: October 18th & 19th, Venue TBC
