WATBus launch WATBike
Wansbeck based community transport charity & social enterprise WATBus are pleased to announce that they will be running a series of organised cycle trips along the Northumberland Coast, after the success of their pilot launch back in December.
WATBike was launched in February and is aimed at opening up Northumberland for cyclists. By linking up a minibus with a bicycle trailer, WATBike will provide easier and affordable access to the National Park and Northumberland’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
As well as addressing important environmental issues by reducing vehicle emissions, cyclists can travel in groups instead of using 4 cars and be picked up at their destination taking the hassle out of organising cycle trips and giving participants the option of a greater variety of routes to suit all abilities ranging from leisure rides to serious distance training.
To further compliment the initiative, WATBus have linked up with leading sustainable transport charity Sustrans to provide organised tours with access to Ranger Guides, the use of bicycles, maintenance workshops, driver and trailer training and cycle proficiency training.
All cycle trips are a great opportunity to explore Northumberland’s beautiful coastline and is a source of fun, fresh air and exercise for all of the family to enjoy. All routes are off road and safe and trips are accessible to the whole community.
For more information or to book a trip, contact WATBus direct by emailing cycling@watbus.org.uk, visiting www.watbus.org.uk/WATBike.html or calling Lynn Mcintosh on 01670 522999.
Words and photo by Trevor Bell.