The Way Of The Roses cycle route opens (From York Press)
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The Way Of The Roses cycle route opens
2:07pm Tuesday 14th September 2010 in Cycling news
Helping to launch the new Way Of The Roses cycle route are John Grimshaw, president of Sustrans, Coun Dave Merrett, a Cycling England board member and David Hall, director of Sustrans in Yorkshire, with fellow riders
CYCLISTS looking for a coast-to-coast challenge can now pass through York, following the opening of a new 170-mile route.
The Way Of The Roses starts on the Irish Sea coast in Morecambe, Lancashire, and finishes at the North Sea in Bridlington.
It is the newest of seven UK coast-to-coast routes on the National Cycle Network, and takes in the Yorkshire Dales and the Yorkshire Wolds, as well as the cities of Lancaster, Ripon and York.
On Saturday, cycling enthusiasts gathered outside York Minster to unveil a route sign.
John Grimshaw, president of Sustrans, said: “What better way to celebrate 15 years of the National Cycle Network than by opening this spectacular new coast-to-coast route. As well as satisfying those looking for a cycle challenge, it will also provide useful local travel options through towns and cities along the way for anyone travelling to work, school or the shops on foot or bike.”
To mark the occasion, Sustrans supporter Martyn Bolt cycled the entire length of the new route in one day.
