On Yer Bike for the Tour De Tendring!

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Tendring Matters Autumn 2009

Tendring Matters Spring 2009

Cycle enthusiasts are preparing to saddle up for the return of the Tour de Tendring.

With less than a month to go final preparations are being put together by Tendring District Council's (TDC) Leisure Services for the event which is back after a year's absence from the District's calendar.

The tour - which takes place on June 6, 2009 - attracts cyclists of all ages, many of whom are raising money for charity.

And there is an interesting French flavour this time around with a team from the Circus Malabaristas turning up on their stilt bikes to add to the entertainment.

The Royal British Legion Harwich and Clacton Brass Band will be performing at the site of the start and finish at Dovercourt Swimming Pool as part of what promises to be a fun family day out.

Dream 100 will be there providing live links throughout the day, there will be a beer tent and a choice of tasty catering. Further entertainment will be confirmed nearer to the date.

Harwich piper James Cole will get proceedings under way at 8am when the first participants will head off on the 50 mile route. There is also a 20 mile course which gets under way at 10am.

The routes cover picturesque areas of Tendring - with perfect cycling conditions through quiet country roads, low hills and views of the sea.

TDC is running the event with its partners Essex County Council and NHS North East Essex.

Councillor Carlo Guglielmi, TDC's Portfolio Holder for Community Partnerships and Renewal, said that it is great to see that once again, after missing a year, the Tour de Tendring is back on the road.

"With the attendance of a French Circus team, the occasion promises to have a continental festival flavour to be enjoyed by lots of families of our District," he said.

"And following the heights of our very successful Olympiads last year, who knows, maybe we can we find similar talent in Tendring? I hope to see you there on the day!"

There is still plenty of time to sign up and organisers are particularly looking to increase the number of teams taking part.

Registration is being handled for the first time by national organisation, Bike Events.

Anyone wanting to register online can do so at www.bike-events.com or they can contact Bike Events on 0845 4601342 for further details.

Information is also available at Clacton and Harwich Tourist Information Centres or from TDC's leisure centres.

12/5/09