Islanders are being encouraged to celebrate Isle of Wight Day with a cycle ride through the beautiful West Wight as part of Tour De West Wight.
The inaugural Tour de West Wight is also part of the IW Cycle Fest and is open to anyone aged 16yrs or over. The 40km route starts and finishes at the West Wight Sports & Community Centre and takes riders through Totland and Yarmouth, out to Calbourne and Brighstone and back along the Military Road.
Described as a moderate pace group ride, the event is being supported by the West Wight Wheelers, who will ensure everyone completes route. It is expected to take between 1-and-a-half and 2-and-a-half hours depending on your pace.
There is no need to book a place on the Tour de West Wight. Just turn up at 10:30 at the Centre on 23rd September and enjoy the ride. The event is being staged for free by the charity, but voluntary donations are gratefully received.
For more details and a map of the route visit www.westwight.org.uk or contact the event organiser Mark Giddens at [email protected].
