Briefing 03 04 2022
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Dear Members,
Just to keep you up to date with what we have been doing in
the last few weeks.
It is good to report that there has been more remedial work
on the Cowes to Sandown path. Areas where we have raised issues have been
addressed: subsidence, damage by badgers, roots making the path uneven and the
surface breaking up. There are still some places which need attention but it is
better. Please do report your concerns to Island Roads and let us know too.
Linked to this we are still trying to attempt to meet up with Island Roads and
IWC to find out progress on a range of issues.
Fix My Street is a very useful app. Island Roads
recommend the app as it is the one which they subscribe to. It does allow you
to monitor progress of your complaint.
The people at the Isle of Mountain Bike Centre have been
very busy over the winter. Below is a piece from them about the changes they
have made. Sounds amazing. Well done.
'New for 2022 season the Isle of Wight Mountain Bike Centre
have created three new cross country loops and an additional 5 downhill trails.
The trails range from green graded to black, this means they are now able to
cater for every ability. The loops are approximately 14km in total, the
green loop is 4km, blue loop is 9km and the red loop is an additional 4km off
of the blue loop. The team at the centre now have a dedicated bike shop,
service centre, hot food and drink and tuck shop. The centre is now providing
hire bikes, coaching and leadership rides. This is all due to start in April.
There will also be 4 groups rides available to customers; Kids Club, Mini
Shredders, Ladies Club and Bike Friendly Club.' https://www.isleofwightmountainbikecentre.com
The tour of Britain is coming to the Island in September. We
have not heard anything yet about the preparations. Have you?
Our project, 'Carisbrooke and Gunville Greenway' has now
finished. We have submitted a report and will be tidying up the loose ends over
the next couple of weeks. Below is a picture of the final ride that we did.
Well, a picture of us enjoying a well earned cuppa. We learnt a lot by riding
with people who do not cycle everyday. As part of the report we have made
recommendations on how to make the routes into Newport easier for less regular
cyclists. These proposals will have an additional bonus as it will help
people leave Newport to the west as the route to the West Wght opens up.