It's BIG - it's beautiful - it's bonkers.....it's the STARs Network ride
Join Sustrans Tyne area rangers on a cycle ride around the local network - NCN 1, 10, 14 and 72 in the Tyneside area.
62 miles circular route - starting and ending on the Northumberland coast at Blyth.
This can be used as you wish - a sponsored ride (raise money for Sustrans) - a challenge ride - a fitness target - a sightseeing tour - a leisure/social ride - a race against the clock....you name it you cycle it.
Date: Friday 29 April 2011 (Royal wedding day)
Start: leaves at 10.00am
Start/finish: Blyth South beach car park
Route:
Blyth to Tynemouth NCN 1
Tynemouth to Ponteland NCN10
Ponteland to Wylam
Wylam to Scotswood NCN72
Scotswood to Winlaton NCN14
Winlaton to Baltic NCN 14
Baltic to Jarrow NCN14
Jarrow to Tynemouth NCN72
Tynemouth to Blyth NCN 1
No entry fee - though if you want to make a donation to Sustrans please do - just turn up and pedal
ride at your own pace and at your own risk - to keep cost/hassle down there will be no back up vehicles/no additional signs/no refreshments provided (times are hard) - map will be provided with recommended pit stops/cafes etc - think wacky races without the competition...
any questions do get in touch
phil.goldblatt@gmail.com
see you there
no refreshments...
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