“Britsih Cycling and SKY have come together to get a million more people riding their bikes regularly-and everyone’s invited. Whatever your age or ability and whatever kind of bike you ride. From big traffic free events in towns and cities, to local neighbourhood rides; from women only bike rides and support, to routes and workshops; there’s something for everyone.”
So Sunday morning 10.00h saw me joining 19 other people for a free leisurely 7 mile ride.
I was presented with my very own yellow tabard, to keep.
The people varied from Melissa, an obvious veteran at eight ,to probably myself and a couple who were about the same age. There was also a family with a child trailer, where young George sat on the back. A brilliant way to get George used to cycling before his stableiser have been removed.
First we were shown how to check our bikes for safety before setting off on the route which took us to parts of Bolton I did not know existed. Along rivers and through parks, in a circular tour which also took in Firwood Fold. The quaint old hamlet where Samuel Crompton, the inventor of the spinning Jenny and father of the industrial revolution lived 230 years ago.
safety check first.
Even though I am a regular cyclists, I learned a lot from these well trained guys and the ride was very well organised and friendly. Ther were four marshalls who helped us along and kept us safe. There are all sorts of rides for all kinds of abilities. All credit to SKY, who provide the funds and British Cycling who provide the marshalls.
Melissa, a seasoned veteran.
Lots of instruction and guidance.
We stopped for a while at firwood Fold.
Samuel Crompton cottage
It seemed only fitting that my first skyride should be done on the day that British cyclists Bradley Wiggins won the tour de France and Mark Cavendish spirited up the Champs Elysees to win the final sprint.
I went home and watched the wonderful pictures of Paris on TV and cheered on the amazing Marc Cavendish to cross the finish line.
So proud to be British today!
Denise
Love from Bolton.
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Congratulations to Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish! I can assure you that there were lots of proud Brits in Paris yesterday. I've never heard so many English accents. One of them, I'm trying to remember if it was Wiggins or Cavendish, surprised me by his fluency in French. Here's hoping that they'll inspire more people to ride their bikes in the UK. You're already setting a good example!
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Good for you Denise – you look cute in your Sky Ride gear – I can't imagine riding for 7 miles – admire your endurance!! Keep up the good work – and Congrats to Brad Wiggins and Mark Cavendish – well done!!
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Such cute places to bike to and mighty fine you are a cyclist! Btw…love your glasses!
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Hello Cybee… Glad you like my glasses. Hope to see you soon in Paris.Love Denise
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