FARMING SAFETY BOOKLET
Calling all cyclists and would-be cyclists!
March 2022
The Green Shoots cycling project is making some good progress. We had a positive and encouraging meeting with some of the Shropshire Cycle Hub, who are happy to share their experience and help us develop our project.
As well as installing a cycle shelter outside the Institute, our main aim is to establish a Cycle Club in the village to encourage all aspects of cycling, from bike maintenance to guided rides for families and other groups who might lack confidence, or would simply like to join with others in social rides.
We are calling on all keen cyclists, especially people with bike maintenance and repair knowledge, to join us in setting up the bike club. If you can help, contact Alison Layland, 01691 770779 or alison@alayland.uk , or Paul Herbert, paulherbert99@hotmail.com
Some Local Cycle Routes
All routes start at Weston Rhyn Village Hall/The Stute and aim to avoid hills as much as possible (not always possible! see profiles for elevations)
https://www.strava.com/routes/2916080622229475186 Oswestry
https://www.strava.com/routes/2916083905345890076 Chirk
https://www.strava.com/routes/2916086482257617778 Llangollen
https://www.strava.com/routes/2916756596837192668 Alternative route to Llangollen avoiding Pontcysyllte
https://www.strava.com/routes/2916088438986696418 St Martins
https://www.strava.com/routes/2916089498870596322 Gobowen
https://www.strava.com/routes/2916090319429312370 Gobowen alternative route
https://www.strava.com/routes/2916414241385006588 Wrexham
https://www.strava.com/routes/2926819542468601834 An 8 mile loop Around The Rhyn
Other useful links
Shropshire Outdoor Recreation Map
https://shropshire.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=00a0e03e79ee453ab6b787961ab192ec
Shropshire Cycle Hub
A community charity improving access to healthy sustainable transport. They aim to reduce barriers to cycling and create an environment where everyone benefits from riding a bike.
https://www.shropshirecyclehub.uk/
British Cycling provide free guided ride training courses
https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/
Cycling Without Age is an organisation that links up isolated people with a friendly face AND a set of wheels. It may not offer an answer to rural bus services, but it is an innovative way of getting less mobile people out into the public realm.
https://cyclingwithoutage.org/
