Charities are recruiting for Durham Big Ride

Local and national charities are looking to ‘gear up’ for this year’s Durham Big Ride and Beast.

The events, on the first and eighth of September this year, are a great way of charities and worthy causes to get together and raise some money while having a great day out at the same time.

Colin Wilkes, Director of Durham Big Ride believes this is a prime example of the events becoming more and more part of the community in the Durham area: “The Durham Big Ride and Beast are there for everyone to get involved and to become a part of. Local charities are always looking for fund-raising ideas and with our varied distances, there is a route for all ages and abilities to bring money in for their favourite cause.”

One such cause has already started recruiting for Durham Big Ride on September first. Rainbow Trust is a national charity that has care teams across the country supporting families of life threatened and terminally ill children. The care team based in Durham supports families across the whole of the North East.

via News and views from E T Communications: Charities are recruiting for Durham Big Ride.

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Bike Week 2013 – A national celebration of cycling!

Bike Week is the UK’s biggest mass participation cycling event, with almost half a million people participating at events across the country. The aim is to promote everyday cycling for everyone and to get more people cycling, more often. Bike Week events offer something for everyone; from families, schools and companies, to seasoned cyclists and those who have never cycled before.

The official Bike Week will take place 15th – 23th June 2013.

via Bike Week 2013.

Local EVENTS

Magical History Tour	16/06/13	16/06/13	Washington		Lead / Guided ride	Open
Evening social ride	19/06/13	19/06/13	Washington		Children family ride	Open
Fellside School Pedalling Picnic	22/06/13	22/06/13	Shotley Bridge		Children family ride	Open
Back on y’ bike Beginners social bike ride	22/06/13	22/06/13	Newcastle		Adult beginners / Easy ride	Open
Virgin Money Cyclone	27/06/13	30/06/13	Newcastle upon Tyne		Festival	Open
south tyneside N-U-T bike ride	23/06/13	23/06/13	South Shields		Other	Open
FaulknerBrowns Bicycle	17/06/13	21/06/13	Newcastle Upon Tyne		Workplace event	Open
Balance Bike Fun Days	22/07/13	16/08/13	Contact for details		Cycling skills training	Open
Learn to Ride Sessions	23/07/13	15/08/13	Contact for details		Cycling skills training	Open
Parks & Bridges Guided Ride	16/06/13	16/06/13	Stockton on Tees		Lead / Guided ride	Open
STOCKTON SENIORS’ SPORTIVE	16/06/02	16/06/13	Stockton-on-Tees		Club ride (open to non-members)	Open
Free Bikers Breakfasts @ Middlesbrough Cycle Centre	15/06/13	22/06/13	Middlesbrough		Bike breakfast	Open
Bike Academy promotional day	22/06/13	22/06/13	Middlesbrough		Advice / Information on cycling	Open

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W2W — River Side Route Durham City – nr Pelaw Woods

Update : 22nd May 2013

Been down to the riverside route in Durham today took a couple of photos, looks like the barrier near the west end of the problem area has been damaged and pushed over. ! Also noticed Durham Council Sign but still no official diversion yet.

Barriers knocked over.

The riverside section of the Walney to Wear route in Durham has become impassable due to several landslips below Pelaw Woods. Sustrans is working on a diversion and we’ll have a plan for it on this website very shortly. Apologies for any inconvenience in the meantime.’

via W2W — Difficulties at Durham.

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Chatterbox – The place in Upper Weardale to enjoy Coffee, Craft and a Chat

Cycling up in Weardale – why not stop off at the Chatterbox Cafe in St. Johns Chapel

About

The place in Upper Weardale to enjoy Coffee, Craft and a Chat.A place for locals to meet-up, for passing traffic to take a break,
for cyclists and walkers to get a refill, and art and craft lovers to drive to.

Food Styles	Breakfast British Brunch Sandwiches Vegetarian
Price Range	£ (0-10)
Hours	Mon – Fri: 08:00 – 18:00 Sat – Sun: 10:00 – 17:00
Specialities	Breakfast Lunch Coffee Drinks
Attire	Casual
Services	Walk-ins welcome Good for groups or parties Good for children Takeaway Table service Outdoor seating

Chatterbox Facebook PAGE.# Chatterbox on Twitter @_Chatterboxcafe

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