CHRISTCHURCH Health Cycle Ride is celebrating five years of weekly pedalling this month.
The success and popularity of the group is down to a team of dedicated volunteers and cyclists.
Every week, whatever the weather, they enjoy a fun and social ride around Christchurch using quiet roads, cycle paths and traffic free routes.
The free, 60 minute cycle rides are part of the Activate Coast and Countryside programme, which is coordinated by Christchurch and East Dorset Councils.
Marc Thompson, health and activity officer at Christchurch and East Dorset Councils said: “I’m so pleased to see that this group continues to go from strength to strength.
"These cycle rides are a great success story, which gets local people outdoors and active, which is one of our council’s priorities.
“This group is particularly special due to its strong sense of camaraderie and it is fantastic that the volunteers arrange social events too, which strengthens the group ethic.”
Anyone interested in joining the rides does not need to book - just meet outside The Castle Kitchen at Highcliffe Castle on Monday morning at 9.45am.
Bike hire is also available at a cost of £2.50, with a small stock of bikes available to borrow.
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