On Wednesday July 9, the ‘Summer Lovin’ Singles Ride’ sets off from the Dolphin Centre at 6.30pm. Cyclists on this 2.5 hour ride will get a chance to get away from it all, get some fresh air and exercise and meet like minded people.
On Sunday July 27, there will be a women’s ride to Archers Ice Cream Parlour. This is ride is led by women for women and will leave the main gates of West Park at 11.00am.
The two hour ride will go through West Park before heading along Newton Lane and through Heighington and Houghton le Side before arriving at the ice cream parlour in Walworth for refreshments.
For more experienced cyclists, the next challenging tourist trial ride - The 70 - takes place on Sunday July 6. The 70 mile route has been altered from previous years and now includes a testing section from Swainby to Osmotherley.
For further information about these rides contact Jeff Dawson on (01325) 388427, e-mail jeff.dawson@darlington.gov.uk or Greg McDougall on (01325) 388271, e-mail greg.mcdougall@darlington.gov.uk.