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Wednesday 16th July 2014
The first race starts at 7pm.
Experience the thrills
and spills of street racing
as Olympic and world
champions battle it out in
Colne town centre!
For more information go to www.visitpendle.com
Guided Cycle Rides
How to watch The Tour de France
(route and accommodation information)
Colne Grand Prix
Youth cycle racing
The launch of The Steven Burke Sports Hub
Ideas for rides
Graphic Design by Pendle Council iJb3437.
Photo © Dave Haygarth
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Main photography by © Ian McVety
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Blackpool
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Nelson
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Hull
Leeds
Preston
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M62
M1
Manchester
Liverpool
M60
M60
Sheffield
M56
The Peak District
Chester
M6
The Cycling Capital
Le Tour and more!
Lancashire is arguably the “cycling capital”
of England – with many miles of quiet
roads and tracks passing through beautiful
countryside. It is home to Tour de France
champion Sir Bradley Wiggins, Olympic
gold medal cyclist Steven Burke and Brian
Cookson, OBE, President of the Union Cycliste
Internationale (UCI) – the world cycling
organisation.
Probably one of the biggest events in the
cycling calendar is coming to these parts.
The first stage of the Tour de France is
skirting our border on July 5th & 6th 2014.
So why not come and stay in Pendle, take
in the Tour and enjoy some great cycling
of your own? Shortly after the Tour is an
exciting street cycle race in Pendle, the
Colne Grand Prix, which features many of
the country’s top cyclists.
Pendle, in East Lancashire, is fast becoming
a centre for cycling. In June, a 1.1km closed
road circuit will open, thanks to funding from
Sport England (via British Cycling and Inspired
Facilities), The Lancashire Environment Fund
(LEF) and Pendle Council Council. The circuit
is based at Swinden Playing Fields in Nelson,
it will be known as the Steven Burke Sports
Hub. And there are plans for a state-of-theart velodrome in Barnoldswick from Pendle
Company, Hope Technology.
To top this off, Pendle has some of the
most stunning countryside in the North of
England and boasts a wonderful range of
varied cycling routes from family friendly to
the very challenging. All the cycling routes
can be found in the Cycling in Pendle leaflet
(detailed opposite).
Brian Cookson, OBE, President of the UCI,
said:
“Pendle certainly has some challenging hills
for road and mountain bikers, but it also has
some great flat roads and cycle paths for
the less energetic, like the Pendle Cycle Way
along the canal. I like to ride the route of
the 2010 National Championships, through
Barley and over Pendleside then down to
Blacko and back through Roughlee, followed
by coffee and cake at the Cabin.
The Colne Grand Prix is one of the best
places to see Britain’s top cyclists. With the
field lapping once every minute or so, you
can soon pick a rider and cheer them on whether they are Olympic medallists or just
your local favourites!”
Cycling in Pendle is a fantastic
collection of everything cycling
in Pendle.
• Maps showing cycle routes and paths
• Ideas for rides
• Mountain bike routes
• Family routes
• Road racing
• Famous cyclists
• Cycle clubs
• Cycle shops and suppliers
• Pendle Cycle network
• Long distance routes
To get your copy, email
[email protected] or
get in touch with one of our
tourist information centres:
Tourist Information Centres
Discover Pendle Centre
Tel: 01282 856186
Pendle Heritage Centre
Tel: 01282 677150
Alternatively, download a copy from www.visitpendle.com,
where the cycle routes are available to download in more detail.
Grand opening of the Steven Burke Sports Hub
Pendle’s Olympic Champion, Steven Burke will
officially open the new 1.1km closed road circuit
at Swinden Playing Fields in Nelson on Saturday
28th of June 2014 at 9.00am, followed by a full
day of racing. Activities continue at the Hub on
Sunday and all week leading up to the Grand depart in
Leeds of the Tour de France on Saturday 5th July, which
passes within a short bike ride of Pendle.
Facilities:
The 1.1km closed road circuit has been built around
the existing football and cricket pitches. On site is also
a sports pavilion, which will be refurbished to provide
changing rooms and club rooms for Cycle Sport Pendle
(CSP). The circuit will be open to the public at specific
times and used for pre-booked events or coaching
sessions at other times. It can also be flood lit by
arrangement.
What’s on at the Hub?
24-hour fundraiser
Friday 27th – Saturday 28th June
Starting at 7am on Friday 27th June, instructors from
local cycle training company Go Velo are cycling
3656km, the total distance of the 2014 Tour de France
route, in 24 hours, raising money for Leukaemia and
Lymphoma Research. Come down, ride with them or
cheer them on. For further info, visit:
www.govelo.co.uk
Cycling
Festival
Open day
Sunday 29th June – 12.00pm – 4.00pm
With CSP, Go Velo including Dr Bike and short led rides
by Burnley and Pendle CTC.
www.cyclesportpendle.org.uk for more details.
Routes for beginners and families
Sunday 29th June
CTC Short family/beginner ride – approx. 2 hours
From the Steven Burke Sports Hub to Foulridge and
back. Stopping off at the Cargo Café for a break.
10.00am start. Meet at the CTC tent - just look out for
the banners.
Adapted bike open day
Tuesday 31st June – 12.00pm – 5.00pm
Pendle Leisure Trust will be at the Hub with their range
of adapted bikes suitable for adults and children with
disabilities and different needs. Subject to confirmation
- please check in advance by contacting 01282
661226. Visit www.pendleleisuretrust.co.uk for
further information.
CTC Beginner mountain bike skills
– approx. 2 hours
From the Steven Burke Sports Hub to Barrowford Locks,
then onto the tunnel at Slipper Hill and back. Using a
short section of the old railway and incorporating the
pump track area in Barrowford park. 1.00pm start.
Meet at CTC tent – just look out for the banners.
Go Velo children’s learn to ride taster session
Wednesday 2nd July – 5.00pm – 7.00pm
Suitable for children from 4 years upwards. To book
a place, please phone 01282 787386. Limited bikes
and helmets can be provided but must be booked in
advance. For more information, visit:
www.govelo.co.uk
Borrow bikes and helmets
You can borrow bikes and helmets for CTC rides but
you need to pre-register. There’s around 15 CTC bikes
available of different sizes. Please call 07825 883572.
Tuesday 1st July
CTC Intermediate ride – approx. 20 miles
Meet at 6.30pm opposite the White Bear pub on
Gisburn Road, Barrowford. Finish at the Cross Gaits,
Blacko. All welcome. Please bring a roadworthy bike
with lights and clothing appropriate for the weather.
Contact Peter on 01282 860507.
Inter schools racing final
Thursday 3rd July – 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Cycle Sport Pendle’s ‘Outreach’ programme comes
to the Hub for an afternoon of racing with the riders
coming from around East Lancashire’s High schools.
In conjunction with British Cycling, Schools Sport
Partnership and Go Velo.
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Seedhill Athletics track in Nelson.
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Tuesday July 8th and Wednesday July 9th
Tuesday July 15th and Wednesday July 16th
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Travelling from Lancashire
Times to be at each Spectator Hub
As Pendle is situated on the Yorkshire/Lancashire
border, it’s the ideal place to base yourself for
the Tour de France. Stages 1 and 2 come within
just a few miles of us and it’s really easy to reach
some of the main Spectator Hubs from here. The
map on the right shows the main Spectator Hubs
closest to this part of Lancashire. You can access
them by car by the major roads that you can
see on the map. We have also suggested some
cycle routes if you want to ride there. If you are
travelling by train please check that your train will
stop at the station you need as some may not
due to the race.
Important – this is a major international
cycle race. The route of the Tour de France is
closed to traffic nearly all day. You need to be
at these hubs EARLY or otherwise you may be
disappointed. Traffic will be heavy and there will
be lots of spectators. So travel EARLY!
Accommodation information
There are a number of great B&Bs, hotels, and
self-catering cottages within easy distance of The
Tour. Please call our Tourist Information Centres
for a copy of our Visitors’ Guide which includes
information on all our accommodation. Or you
can download a copy from
www.visitpendle.com
Camping
There are number of great campsites in Pendle,
including two temporary ones set up especially
for The Tour. For information on these please
call our Tourist Information Centres or visit
www.visitpendle.com
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Skipton
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Grassington
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Addingham
7.30am
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Keighley
7.30am
1.00pm
Haworth
8.00am
1.10pm
Hebden Bridge
8.00am
1.30pm
These “Need to be there by” times are the approximate times
when roads will be closed for cars. The closure times for cyclists
are at least two hours later.
Cycling Beer Festival
Thursday 3rd – Sunday 6th July
Taking place at the Colne & Nelson Rugby Club
and offering 25 Real Ales from breweries along
the route of the Tour de France. Free for CAMRA
members, otherwise £2. For over 18s only.
Opening times are available on
www.visitpendle.com.
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Camping is available at the Rugby Club for the
Tour de France Weekend. Tel: 01282 860095.
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Saturday 5th July – Stage 1
Watching the Tour de France
Wednesday 1st July & Wednesday 9th July
Join the Pendle Forest Cycle Club Ride. 20 to 30
miles. Start at 7.00pm at the Steven Burke Sports
Hub. Lights required. They also have regular
Wednesday and Saturday rides which vary from
40miles (shorter rides) to 70 - 100 miles (longer
rides). Visit www.pendleforestcyclingclub.co.uk
or email [email protected]
Taking place during the Pendle Cycling Festival on:
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Sunday 29th June
CTC ride on the National Road Race Circuit.
Very challenging road ride including the Nick
O’Pendle. Please call 07825 883572. 1.00pm start.
Meet at the CTC tent at the Steven Burke Hub. Just
look out for the banners.
For these rides please bring a roadworthy bike,
clothing appropriate for the weather and lunch
money for the Washburn Valley ride. Booking
essential.
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For the more experienced rider:
CTC ride to Washburn Valley with lunch in
Otley. Meet at Laneshaw Bridge at 9.00am. This
is approximately 45 miles. Contact Ian Lowcock on
01282 812842.
More Guided Cycle Rides… from Pendle Leisure
Trust’s Healthy Lifestyles Team
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Wednesday rides are for improvers. They start at
1.30pm and end at 4.00pm. They are on quiet roads or
the canal towpath. Please bring money for a brew.
The Healthy Lifestyles Team has bikes and helmets that
you can hire for £1.50 per session but these must be
booked in advance by calling 01282 661226.
Guided Cycle Rides
Go Velo – Try a Bike Adult session
Monday 30th June – 6.00pm – 9.00pm
Not ridden for a while?, want to try a variety of
different bicycles? fancy having a go at riding a bike for
the first time? Come down and have a go at this fun
event. No need to book. www.govelo.co.uk
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Grand opening ceremony with Steven Burke,
followed by Youth Cycle racing –
Sat 28th June
Taking place at 9am, Olympic gold
medallist and Pendle resident,
Steven Burke, will officially open
the new facility, followed by a full
programme of youth racing for
boys and girls age 8 – 16 from
10.00am – 2.00pm. The
North West youth league
of over 120 riders comes
to the Hub for round
4 of a season long
competition, and Cycle
Sport Pendle riders will
be in action. Come
along to show your
support and see
racing for the very
first time at the
Hub.
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Tuesday rides are for beginners. They start at
11.00am and end at 12.30pm. They are in a traffic-free
environment.
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STAGE TWO
Burnley
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Hebden
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Cornholme
A646
Todmorden
Tourist Information Centres
01282 856186
01282 677150
Spectator hub capacity
(number in people) at:
Skipton High Street
12,000
Addingham
No spectator hub
Haworth Central Park
4,000
Hebden Bridge
Calder Holmes Park
5,000
Keighley Victoria Park
4,500
Grassington National
Park Centre
2,000
For more information please visit www.letour.yorkshire.com