Devon school children have the opportunity to design the famous ŠKODA King of the Mountains Jersey for this year’s Tour of Britain.
The “Polka Dot Jersey”, as it is often referred to, is awarded to the best climber in the race and the official jersey sponsor ŠKODA is offering one student the chance to see their design made and worn during The Tour.
If you made it your resolution to get fit this year it’s easy to keep on track with so many cycle rides and clubs to choose from in Plymouth.
Last year was a huge success for cycling with the Olympics, the Tour De France and even the successful Sky Ride Plymouth event. This has inspired many to get back in the saddle and start peddling.
Exciting plans to bring people flocking to Plymouth’s amazing Waterfront have been given a massive £670,400 boost through the first round of the Coastal Communities Fund.
Fresh ideas will be breathed in key locations along the shore including Commercial Wharf on the historic Barbican which will become a destination in its own right.
Work will be starting on Monday to create a new walking and cycling link between Paradise Road and Garfield Terrace.
The project, which has been developed in partnership between Plymouth City Council and Sustrans and supports the Plymotion initiative to improve walking and cycling links across the city, should be complete by the end of March.
Sky Ride is a free event that encourages people to get on a bike and have fun cycling on traffic free paths.
Last year Plymouth City Council, in partnership with British Cycling, hosted the cycling event which saw over 7,000 people taking part.
This year will see Sky Ride Plymouth taking place in the city’s largest park, Central Park on Sunday 12 May. The Park was originally created in 1928 as a park devoted to the improvement of the health of city residents. Wide boulevards go through the park's open meadows and woodlands, with fantastic views over the city towards...
