WALKING & CYCLING FESTIVAL 2018 ACTIVE RUTLAND. Saturday 19th May - Friday 1st June

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1 ACTIVE RUTLAND WALKING & CYCLING FESTIVAL

2 WALKING & CYCLING FESTIVAL Sport and physical activity is an important part of all our lives but keeping active can be difficult. The Walking and Cycling Festival which launches on Saturday 19th May involves fun, friendly walking and cycling based physical activities, designed for individuals and families to move more often. The two weeks will see over 40 sessions for all ages and abilities to try including eager beaver walks, walking netball, maintenance classes and much more! It s a perfect opportunity to meet new people with similar interests, explore different areas across the historic county, whilst witnessing the breath taking views of the countryside. For more information on local activities and to check out the festival timetable, visit walkingandcycling.

3 RUTLAND ROUND Saturday 19th May - Friday 25th May WALKING & CYCLING WEEK Saturday 26th May - Friday 1st June

4 RUTLAND ROUND Saturday 19th May - Friday 25th May 65 Miles in 7 Days! Walk the county boundary, occasionally delving in to see beautiful market towns and Rutland Water. To book onto all or part of the Rutland Round, please complete the online booking form on www. activerutland.org.uk/rutlandround and follow the instructions. DATE LOCATION DISTANCE Saturday 19th May Oakham - Wardley 9.5 miles Sunday 20th May Wardley - Seaton 12.5 miles Monday 21st May Seaton - Geeston 10.5 miles Tuesday 22nd May Geeston - Tickencote 10 miles Wednesday 23rd May Tickencote - Thistleton 11 miles Thursday 24th May Thistleton - Whissendine 7 miles Friday 25th May Whissendine - Oakham 5 miles

5 DATE ACTIVITY TIME SAT 26TH SUN 27TH Langham Walk 5 miles Electric Bike Demo Day** Nordic Walking Lesson Exton Park Walk 6 miles Ketton Walk* 10 miles Empingham Walk 5 miles 10.00am 10.00am pm 11.00am pm VENUE/ MEETING POINT The Wheatsheaf Rutland Cycling, Whitwell COST Ridlington Park pm Exton Green am 10.00am 2.00pm Ketton Sports and Community The White Horse

6 DATE ACTIVITY TIME MON 28TH TUES 29TH Nordic Walking Taster Ryhall Walk 5 miles Walking Football Walk 7 miles Empingham Walk 3 miles Walking Netball Barrowden Walk 5 miles Junior Bike Maintenance Class** (parent supervision required for under 11 s) am 10.00am pm 2.00pm VENUE/ MEETING POINT Normanton Park Hotel Ryhall Village Hall Catmose Sports Market Square COST pm The White Horse pm pm am am 10.30am am 11.00am pm Catmose Sports Barrowden Green Rutland Cycling, Whitwell 3

7 DATE ACTIVITY TIME TUES 29TH WED 30TH Market Overton Walk* 4 miles Junior Bike Maintenance Class** (parent supervision required for under 11 s) Ryhall Walk 4.5 miles Braunston Walk 6.5 miles VENUE/ MEETING POINT COST 2.00pm The Black Bull pm 6.00pm pm Rutland Cycling, Whitwell The Green Dragon 10.00am The Blue Ball am

8 DATE ACTIVITY TIME WED 30TH THURS 31ST FRI 1ST JUNE Braunston Walk 4 miles Morcott Walk 5 miles Walking Football Manton Walk 5 miles Lyddington Walk 5.5 miles Walking Netball Lyddington Walk* 8 miles Walking Football Greetham Valley Walk 4.5 miles VENUE/ MEETING POINT COST 2.00pm The Blue Ball 6.00pm pm pm 10.00am 6.00pm pm am 10.00am pm 2.00pm The Country Lounge, A47 Catmose Sports The Horse and Jockey The Old White Hart Catmose Sports The Old White Hart Catmose Sports Greetham Valley Golf Club *Nordic walking leader available in addition **Booking advised Contact: Rutland Cycling - Contact:

9 LOCAL CLUBS WALKING Harringworth Walking Group Ketton Healthy Walking Group Oakham Healthy Walking Group Rutland Ramblers CYCLING Oakham Cycle Rutland Cycling Rutland Rouleur Velo Club Rutland

10 DID YOU KNOW ABOUT... Electric Bike Demo Day Saturday 26th May am pm Rutland Cycling will be holding an Electric Bike Demo Day at their Whitwell store to give you a free opportunity to try electric bikes from all of their premium brands. To book a place, please visit events. 5th Junior Men s and 3rd Women s Professional CiCLE Classic Sunday 3rd June 105km cycle road races starting and finishing in Melton town centre, involving small sections of Rutland. Please note both will be spectator or volunteer support only. The Men s International Rutland - Melton CiCLE Classic is also held on Sunday 22nd April. For further information, please visit www. cicleclassic.co.uk. Cycling Courses for Adults Develop your skills and confidence to cycle safely on and off roads. Starts in a traffic free environment. Individual tuition / small group sessions. Basic bike check and maintenance. Delivered by national standard instructors. travel4rutland@rutland.gov.uk for further details. Introduction to Watt Bikes Oakham Cycle Watt Bike Fitness Studio. Indoor bikes with a real ride feel. For more information, info@ oakhamcyclecentre.co.uk.

11 RUTLAND WALKING FOR HEALTH GROUPS Getting active can be difficult, but we re here to help! Rutland has two weekly Walking for Health groups across the county, which are short, over easy terrain and open to everyone. The walks are free, nearby and help you get active and stay active at a pace that works for you. In addition, there are monthly dementia friendly walks available in Oakham, please call for more information. The walks are led by friendly, specially trained volunteers who are on hand to provide encouragement and support, and make sure no one gets left behind. It s a great way to stretch your legs, explore what s on your doorstep, and make new friends with tea and coffee available afterwards. Just turn up and have a go! Oakham Healthy Walking Group Mondays am 3 mile route Meet at St John & St Anne (South Street) Glenys Laidler Ketton Healthy Walking Group Thursdays pm 1 mile and 3 mile routes Meet at Ketton Sports and Community Ron Tilley

12 Active Rutland would like to pay special thanks to everyone involved in the Walking and Cycling Festival, whether that be as a leader, volunteer, participant or advertiser. Without your support, it would not be possible to put this event on, so thank you! This physical activity guide has been produced by Active Rutland to provide information about the activities available during the Walking and Cycling Festival. Whilst every effort has been made to verify activities, Active Rutland cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of the data and any rescheduled or cancelled events. Active Rutland Rutland County Council, Catmose, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6HP T: E: activerutland@rutland.gov.uk