The UK's annual event, which celebrates cycling, will be held 11^th 19^th June this year.  Harrogate Borough Council, Open Country and the Harrogate Cycling Group will be working together to promote and encourage 'everyday cycling for everyday fitness' in the Harrogate district.  Cycling is a healthy, pleasant non-polluting and affordable way of getting around, so why not take part in the variety of events during this special week.

 

Events include:

 

Wednesday 15^th Harrogate Cycle Network A gentle cycle ride around Harrogate to look at recent improvements to the cycling provision in the area.  Meet Bill Whale outside Harrogate library, Victoria Avenue at 6.30pm.

 

For further information contact: tt45@harrogate.gov.uk

 

 

Saturday 18^th Try a Bike!  A chance to try out some of the huge range of cycles now available trikes, tandems, trailer bikes and child buggies for those with small children, recumbents and adapted bikes for people with disabilities. At midday, cyclists are able to join us for a four-mile ride around local cycle paths and minor roads. Meet in the corner of ASDA lorry park, Dragon Road 10am 4pm.

 

For further information contact: info@opencountry.org.uk

 

All Week Free advice on cycling The following bike shops are offering free advice to all on cycling from 11^th 18^th June 9.00am 5.30pm.

 

Boneshakers www.boneshakersbikes.com Contact: 01423 709453

 

Spa Cycles - www.spacycles.co.uk Contact: 01423 887003

 

Pyschlosport www.psychlosport.co.uk Contact 01423 545413

 

For further details of the events in your area visit the official Bike Week website: http://www.bikeweek.org.uk

 

For further details of the Harrogate and Knaresborough Cycle network and a request for maps contact Harrogate Borough Council's Cycling officer at tt45@harrogate.gov.uk or telephone 01423 556967.

 

All rides are FREE unless stated otherwise.  Children under 16 year must be accompanied by an adult.