SKY RIDE FROM BRIGG ON SATURDAY

With the huge success of the Sky Ride local bike rides in North Lincolnshire British Cycling have added additional rides to the programme for August.

These rides are taking place on:

• Saturday 24 August at 10am from The Angel car park in Brigg through to Cadney and Howsham stopping at a cafe before returning to Brigg
• Sunday 25 August at 10am from Normanby Hall Country Park 
• Saturday 31 August at 10am from Baysgarth Leisure Centre in Barton

Rides are suitable for all abilities, whether you are a cycling enthusiast or haven’t ridden a bike for years - just dust off your bike and get cycling again.Children that take part in the Sky Ride local bike rides will be able to pick up great rewards for joining in. 
Not only are the rides great fun for all the family but children between the ages of five and 12 will be able to collect free gifts such as a sports watch and backpack. 
Once children register to take part in their first Sky Ride local ride they will receive a sports watch. When they have done three rides, Sky Ride will send them a fantastic Sky Ride Local backpack. 
Cycling is the perfect way for you to keep fit and healthy as you can work at your own pace while being outdoors in beautiful surroundings. 
The local programme offers a series of free, fun, guided bike rides until the end of September. 
If you would like to join in the Sky Ride local bike rides you will need to register and book your place at www.goskyride.com. 

You can also visit www.goskyride.com/north-lincolnshire to find out more information about the rides in North Lincolnshire and other opportunities to take part in.
British Cycling was named Sports Governing Body of the Year at the 2013 Sport Industry Awards earlier on in the year. The award comes after their greatest year in the organisation’s history. Their key achievements included:

• 16 gold medals at London 2012 Olympics
• The first British winner of the Tour de France
• A million more people were inspired to take up cycling
• 50 per cent year on year membership growth

Coun Carl Sherwood (Brigg and Wolds), Cabinet Member for Customer Services, Sport and Leisure, said: “This is fantastic that we have been given some extra bike rides due to the popularity of the Sky Rides in North Lincolnshire. The next rides weren’t due to take place until September, so this is great that more people can take advantage of the local bike rides and get out and about during the summer months.
“It doesn’t matter what your ability is, everyone is welcome to take part. Make sure you book your place on the Sky Ride website. It’s the perfect way for families to have fun whilst keeping active.”