Cycling for Health
Cycling in East Hampshire
There are many cycling opportunities within East Hampshire and indeed throughout Hampshire. You will find details of two suggested routes attached to this page as pdfs:
Alton route
A family cycle ride, held in June 2006, featured an 11 mile circular route along the quiet contry lanes between Alton, Bentley and Binsted. Two shorter routes are also available of approximately 3 and 7 miles.
Horndean/Rowlands Castle route
A pleasant 8.5 mile circular route starting and finishing at Horndean Memorial. Takes a leisurely ride on quiet country lanes through the villages of Horndean, Rowlands Castle, Finchdean and Blendworth. Optional shorter routes of 6.5 miles and 4 miles.
For other routes, more about cycling in Hampshire, and road safety information, visit Hampshire County Council's website.
Cycle Fundraising Events
Tour De Hampshire Sponsored cycling event July 14th – July 21st 2008
Intrepid Open Sight Outreach Officer Steve Geary (who is registered blind) and his colleague Sim Yardley will be cycling in tandem around the county visiting the 22 volunteer run Open Sight Clubs.
Steve and Sim will be cycling through Petersfield and Alton on Wednesday 16 July.
Steve says: "I haven't ridden a tandem for around ten years now. It will be hard work but I'm very much looking forward to it. It will be great to see all our volunteers and club members on the way round. I hope together we can all raise plenty of funds to continue providing our vital services to sight impaired people across Hampshire".
Open Sight are hoping that other cyclists will want to participate in this event, by undertaking a sponsored leg of the journey or even arranging their own cycling event to support Steve & Sim!
Please contact Robbie Beer PR and Community Fundraiser at Open Sight for sponsorship forms if you wish to support the event or participate.
Cycle Training
Find out about what kind of training there is and training sessions in our area, on our cycle training pages
'Cycling for All'
Previously known as Wheels for All, Cycling for All is a new district wide project aiming to increase cycling opportunities for disabled people and those wanting to improve their health through cycling.
Cyclist's Touring Club
The Cyclist's Touring Club (CTC) is the National Cycling Organisation and it's mission is 'To make cycling enjoyable, safe and welcoming for all'. There is an active CTC in East Hampshire. The CTC also offer information on cycle training.
Sustainable Transport
Cycling is a great way to travel to and from work and school. Not only is it good for your health but it is also a very sustainable way to travel and commute. Sustrans is the national sustainable transport charity and its vision is 'A world which people can choose to travel in ways that benefit their health and the environemnt'.
For more information about transport issues in East Hampshire, please contact the Transport Development Officer on 01730 234013 or gwil.williams@easthants.gov.uk.
Alton Cycle Map.pdf
Horndean-Rowlands cycle route.pdf
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