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Swimming, Running and Drumming The Somerset Junior 'Try-an-Aquathlon' This year's junior triathlon was blessed with good weather on the day, which added greatly to the enjoyment of the 60 young participants and their fans.

Bike Somerset to get Charitable Status: The Somerset Cycle Trust established by Cycle Somerset, will be administered by Bike Somerset from 1st July 2007.
Become a Volunteer Marshall for the Tour of Britain: Volunteers are a vital resource for the sport and key to ensuring the event runs smoothly - over 100 volunteers are needed for each stage of an event like the Tour of Britain.
Tour of Britain Team joined Sustrans Celebrations: The team were part of a convoy travelling 66 miles on the celebratory journey from Tiverton to Wells that stopped off for a welcome break in Taunton town centre at midday.
Somerset Triathlon Challenge: Torrential rain put the brakes on the mini Tour of Britain cycling challenge, but the participants were reassured that they would see the real event on Tuesday 11 September, rain or shine.

Somerset Junior Try-a-Tri 08

ANNUAL SOMERSET JUNIOR TRIATHLON Sunday, 13 July 2008 at Millfield School near Street between 10AM and 1PM This free event was organised by Somerset County Council, Triathlon England, Tone Leisure, Somerset RC TRI and Millfield School, with kind help ...

Tour of Britain

The 2008 Route of the South West Stage Date: Tuesday 9 September 2008 Start: Chard (Crowshute Link) at 1015 Finish: Burnham-on-Sea (Marine Drive) at 1445 The 2008 route has some of the UK's most breathtaking scenery that made the ...

Tour Explained: The Tour of Britain 2008 takes place over eight days from Sunday, 7th to Sunday 14th September. The race starts in London and finishes in Liverpool.
The Route: The South West stage will once again highlight some of the most beautiful countryside the UK has to offer.
Community Activities: There are lots of community activities and events taking place along the route. These activites are being developed weekly, so keep checking this website for the latest info.
Road Closures: The race is run with the intention of causing the minimum amount of disruption to traffic flow as it passes around the region.
Partners & Sponsors: The Tour of Britain South West stage is hosted, organised and sponsored by Somerset County Council. Regional Partners We are grateful for the generous support of our co-sponsors and partners in helping to make the 2008 South West stage possible.
South West Stage Archive: 2007 The inaugural stage of the Tour of Britain South West was a huge success. Over 73,000 spectators lined the route from the Fleet Air Arm Museum through Exmoor to Taunton. The national route is also available to view.

Routes

Discover the natural beauty of Somerset; through rolling hills, across the levels or over the moors, there is something for cyclists of all abilities.

Competitive Cycling

Serious cyclists can access a number of different organisations that offer the best training and facilities. It does not matter what your specialty is: MTB , BMX , road (below) or Triathlon , there is something for everyone.

BMX: BMX is one of the most exciting and challenging sports around today. Events such as the XGames have put BMX firmly on the global sporting map.
MTB: If God was a mountain biker, then he designed Somerset as his playground. Where else can you find terrain like that of the Blackdowns, the Quantocks or Exmoor? Not only that, but these are right on your doorstep.
Triathlon: Legend has it that three US Marines were arguing in a bar in Hawaii about which of their particular sporting disciplines was the toughest; running, swimming or cycling.

Non-Competitive Cycling

Somerset is a hive of activity for cycling, especially if you are interested in doing it non-competitively.

Cycling Clubs

Chard Wheelers Mr Brandon Ellis brandon@ellis4463.wanadoo.co.uk Burnham BMX Club Mr Ian Curry 29 Chepstow Avenue Bridgwater Somerset TA6 6BS K ona/Paligap Mr Paul Baker The Bothy Brent Road East Brent HIGHBRIDGE Somerset TA9 4JD info@cheddarcyclestore.co.

Youth & Schools

There are lots of opportunities for young people to get actively involved in cycling, not least through their formal education.

Bikeability: Somerset Road Safety Partnership is keen to deliver the New National Standard Cycle Training programme as part of its efforts to achieve casualty reduction targets.

Somerset Initiatives

In our drive to become the UK's number one county for cycling, Somerset has a range of events and initiatives to whet everyone's appetite.

Cycle Dating: Carefree Cycling are the first company in the UK to offer cycling as a new dating experience to help the lonely find romance on two wheels.
Everyday Cycling: Everyday Cycling is British Cycling's brand new initiative that aims to appeal to the broad spectrum of leisure cyclists, from commuters and family cyclists through to mountain bikers and sportive riders.

Advice

Cycling can be a daunting pastime for experienced riders and novices alike. These pages will help you to understand more about health, safety, insurance and purchasing the right bike for you.

Health and Nutrition: Approximately 30-60 minutes before cycling it is sensible to have an easy to digest snack which is rich in carbohydrate and low in fat.
Insurance: Insurance is often overlooked by most cyclists. However the dangers on the UK's congested roads and the threat of theft are as relevant to cyclists as they are to any other road user.

Events

Somerset, aiming to become the UK's number one county in the UK for cycling, boasts a growing number of high-quality cycling events that cater for all tastes. All well-organised events contribute to Somerset's growing reputation.

Exmoor Beast: Event: Exmoor Beast Date: October/November - tbc Location: Wimbleball Lake, nr Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9NW Billed as the final and most challenging cyclosportive of the year, the Exmoor Beast certainly lived up to its expectations in 2007.

About Bike Somerset

Bike Somerset aims to promote, coordinate and develop cycling in all its forms in Somerset , with the ultimate objective of making Somerset the UK's number one county for cycling.

Contact Details: If you have any queries regarding Bike Somerset or cycling in general in Somerset, please contact Graham Bagley Tour of Britain Project Manager Somerset County Council County Hall Taunton TA1 4DY Tel: 01823-356093 gbagley@somerset.gov.

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Tour of Britain South West stage launched: On Thursday 26th April the Tour of Britain officially unveiled the South West stage of the 2007 race.