The Local Community News
August 2020
Cycling Working Group Launched Immediately prior to the COVID19 outbreak, Hadleigh Cycling Club had organised an event at the Ansell Centre to encourage everyone to get out on bikes this summer. The event was cancelled, but with the Government’s instruction to exercise, we saw many more cyclists on the roads and the Railway Walk. To support this, the Club published short routes on lightly-trafficked roads on our website. The Club approached the Town Council and presented some ideas for supporting cycling in the town. We think that there is scope for increasing the number of everyday cyclists, commuting cyclists, leisure and touring cyclists (we are on a Sustrans’ route) and maintain the recent converts. The Club also pointed out the magnificent efforts of the Hadleigh Foodbank in purchasing bikes and loaning them to families and individuals. The Town Council has responded positively and a working group has been set up to consider how we market “cycling for all”, provide additional cycle parking and work with local businesses. On a sad note, the Club has been notified that Colin Vint, who many Hadleigh and Boxford riders will have known, passed away recently. The Club has offered sincere condolences to his family. Colin was one of the riders who rode from London to Paris in 24 hours 5 years ago. As well as being a kind and friendly chap, he was always willing to help out, especially in the early years of the Gayford Flyer sportive. Finally, why not try our Sunday morning social rides from the George starting at 8am, weather permitting. Adults and “capable children accompanied by an adult” are all welcome. The distance is around 25 miles, with a café stop. Check out our Facebook page @hadleighcyclingclub or visit www.hadleighcyclingclub.co.uk
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