| Blackpool Council Cycle Blackpool Logo A huge list of world class and exciting cycling events has been released for this summer as Blackpool Council encourages people to get out on their bikes and have fun! 13th - 21st June- National Bike Week 3rd- 5th July - Tour of Blackpool- Blackpool Cycle Festival 12th July - Manchester to Blackpool 1st August - Nocturne 1st September - Ride the Lights 15th September - Tour of Britain 22nd September - In town without my car day Blackpool Gears Up for Exciting Cycling Events! The resort has already bid successfully to the Cycling England organisation to be a Cycling Town, meaning a total budget of £5.68m will be made available to invest in cycling up to March 2011. Blackpool Council recognises cycling as a versatile transport mode and a great way to stay fit and healthy, reduce congestion and pollution. The Local Transport Plan (LTP) has funded signed cycle routes, new crossing facilities, junction improvements and lots of cycle parking. Johnny Clay British Cycling’s Cyclesport and Membership Director said ’Blackpool’s 2009 Cycling Events Programme is arguably one of the best and most comprehensive programmes in the country, providing the spectacle of world class riders and events which complements a range of community based cycling initiatives. We are delighted to be working in partnership with Blackpool Council to develop such a prestigious programme.’ Tour SeriesThe National Tour Series - a revolutionary new concept in cycle racing which brings unique and exciting team racing to the streets of the UK – will be coming to Blackpool on 9 June. Unlike any other cycling series in the world The Tour Series is not based on individual athletic performance, but instead on team performance. 10 teams of five highly-tuned professional cyclists will engage in combat against each other to become overall Tour Series champions. With 50 cyclists racing for the best top three positions over one hour of fast- paced and attacking racing around a 1-1.5km circuit, there are guaranteed to be thrills and spills. As one of the national hosts, Blackpool will celebrate the National Tour Series with a range of accompanying events and activities for young people and the local community. For full details, click here. For information on all of the cycling events, please visit www.blackpool.gov.uk/cyclingevents or www.cdnw.org |
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