The
only seaside riding this summer will be by donkey says CTC and say that Cyclists
are being overlooked in plans to open up access to the English coastline.
At present the Government plans to improve access for walkers, but CTC is campaigning
for coastal access for all countryside users including cyclists and is urging
the cycling community to get involved by completing a quick online survey at
www.ctc.org.uk/campaigns.
Richard George, CTC Off-road campaigner: said: 'The seaside should be a perfect
place to cycle, but we¹re only allowed to cycle on 7% of the coast'
'The Government wants to create an access corridor around the entire English
coastline but is only thinking of walkers. Cyclists and other non-motorised
users have been forgotten.'
The Government has asked the CTC to show demand and opportunities' for coastal
cycling. Thus the CTC want to hear about all the places you'd love to cycle,
if only you had the chance!
Please log on to http://www.ctc.org.uk/coast
and post short tales of touring holidays, mountain biking, or a family holiday
to the beach which could have taken place by cycle.
The consultation closes on September 11th - and please don't leave it until
the last moment!
Hills
