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 | The Tarves Bike Ride (May) |  |
2006 will see the 8th running of this popular 25 mile sponsored event organised by Methlick grandmother Evelyn Cook.
The event starts in Sillerdene, then to Ellon, and along the Formartine and Buchan Way to Udny Station, via Millbank on to Udny Green and Raitshill to Tarves, returning to Sillerdene through Methlick.
Further details and registration forms are available from Mrs Cook on 01358 761719
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| The Bon Accord Bike Ride (28 May) | |
Conceived in 2005 in celebration of the Centenary of Rotary, it is hoped The Bon Accord Bike Ride will become an annual family event.
Riders have a choice of two routes:
- one in close proximity to Hazlehead Park, particuarly suited to younger participants and those less experienced,
- and a longer more challenging route meandering through picturesque Deeside for those wanting to spend a bit more time in the saddle.
More details from the event's website.
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| Westhill Bike Ride (3rd June) | |
The 9th Annual Westhill Bike Ride takes place on Sunday 3rd June. The 13 mile ride leaves Westhill passing through Skene and the surrounding area before returning to Westhill. The event is usually scheduled to coincide with Westhill's annual gala day.
More details from the event's website.
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| Moray Great Bike Ride (24 June) | |
The annual Moray Great Charity Bike Ride is organised by The Grampian Society for the Blind in conjunction with the Community Development Service of the Moray Council.
The bike ride is a 25-mile route, starting and finishing in Elgin. The route will take participants around the country and coastal parts of Moray. All entrants will receive a commemorative medal on completion of the ride and a fundraising trophy will be awarded to the team (maximum of 4) that raises the most amount of money for the Society.
If you would like to participate or volunteer to assist in this worthwhile event please contact Caroline Coomber, Assistant Leisure Officer on 01343 557146 or e-mail caroline.coomber@moray.gov.uk for an entry form and application pack.
2007 date confirmed as 24th June.
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| Buchan Line Bike Ride (June) | |
Organised by Aberdeen disability charity Archway, participants are invited to cycle varying distances along the Formartine and Buchan Way from Dyce to Newmachar, or even right on to Ellon.
Call (01224) 643327 for more details and entry instructions.
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| The Great Inverurie Bike Ride (24th Jun3) | |
The 20th Great Inverurie Bike Ride saw over 700 cyclists take part in what is Grampians biggest cycling event. Will you take part in the 21st edition on Sunday 24th June?
At 25 miles long it is a distance which most people are capable of and will take riders through some of the most beautiful countryside in Scotland at Chapel of Garioch, Monymusk and Blairdaff. In 2003 over 1220 riders raised more than £40000 for Meningitis Research Fund, Dystonia Society, CHAS, The Archie Foundation, Childline Scotland and the building of schools in Nepal.
Visit the Great Inverurie Bike Ride website for more details of the event.
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| Stonehaven Great Bike Ride (August) | |
The 15th Stonehaven Great Bike Ride will be held on Sunday 20th August 2006. A choice of routes, either 11 or 25 miles leave the Scout hut in Mill of Forest Road, Stonehaven and wind their way round the local countryside arriving back at the start point.
Last year's event was enjoyed by over 200 riders who raised more than £8000 for Grampian Society for the Blind and Stonehaven Air Training Corps.
Phone Mary Lindsay on 01569 763440 or email derekstewart@ukonline.co.uk for more details.
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| Karen Teale Memorial Bike Run (9 September 2006) | |
Formally known as The Alford Charity Bike Run, this event has been renamed "The Karen Teale Memorial Bike Run" in honour and memory of Alford resident and local G.P Karen Teale who died of cancer in 2003. Since 2005 the ride has followed a fairly challenging 27 mile route through beautiful Donside starting and finishing in Haughton Country Park, Alford and taking in Kildrummy, Glenkindie and Towie enroute. In 2006 a less demanding 11 mile option via Muir of Fowlis and Tough was introduced for those still wanting to take part, but are put off by the distance.
More details from the ride's own website.
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The Long Distance Cyclists' Handbook
"The Long Distance Cyclist's Handbook" details the preparation and equipment needed to take a novice from the challenge of a 50-mile charity ride to gearing up and comfortably covering 600km in a weekend randonnee.
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