In the light of the postponement of Cycle Winchester’s Mass Ride and to mark the end of Green Week, residents of Badger Farm and Oliver’s Battery organised a family friendly, community bike ride on Saturday 28th September.
The ride started in Stanmore and ended in Hursley with stops and pick-up points along the way. Just over 30 people joined, mostly local families with children. Cycle Winchester supported and marshalled the event with Sustainable Oliver’s Battery, a local community group, keen to promote the environmental benefits of cycling.
Alexander (6 years old) and Margot (5) rode the five mile route – including hills – from start to finish. Margot was really excited to have ridden herself out into the countryside for the first time and Alexander’s mum, Sarah, said it was wonderful to have marshals on the ride to make sure everyone was safe.
It was a fun event, which underscored the benefits of cycling, but highlighted the need for our local authorities to take real action to ensure there are safe cycle routes in this area, especially for children.
