enjoy the ride festival
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Your first look at the the fantastic programme in Middlesbrough in celebration of the Tour de Yorkshire's arrival.TRANSCRIPT
FridayApril 29th
185km
SundayMay 1st
198km
SaturdayApril 30th
135.5km
29 APRIL - 1 MAY 2016
FOR THE LATEST NEWS IN THE BUILD-UP TO THE TOUR DE YORKSHIRE GO TO
www.letouryorkshire.com
@letouryorkshire letouryorkshire
Friday May 1st
174km
Saturday May 2nd
174kmSunday May 3rd
167km
Race start Race finish Start town Finish town
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10 km
Dates for your diaryTour de Yorkshire Stage 3 from Middlesbrough Sun May 1Race for Life Sun May 22 raceforlife.org.uk
The Tour of Teesside Sun May 29 thetourofteesside.com
Ali Brownlee Cleveland Centre 5k Sun Jun 5 & CCG 2k Fun Run runmiddlesbrough.com
Armed Forces Day Albert Park Sat Jun 18Freedom Parade Centre Square Tue Jun 21Middlesbrough Mela Centre Square Sat-Sun Jul 9-10Nagar Kirtan Centre Square Sun Jul 17
Free cycle parking Middlesbrough Cycle Centre, based at the Bus Station, offers secure cycle parking in Middlesbrough Town Centre and membership is free! menvcity.org.uk/mcc
All information is provided in good faith. Programme is subject to change. Please check with organisers before setting out to Enjoy the Ride.
lovemiddlesbrough.com /enjoytheride
Enjoy the Ride festival is supported by:
Your guide to #enjoytheride festival.Celebrating the Tour de Yorkshire’s arrival in Middlesbrough.
Middlesbrough is proud to host the Stage 3 start on Sunday May 1.Sunday May 1 - Stage 3 - Captain Cook StageThe best in world cycling will ride from Centre Square passing Captain Cook’s Birthplace, before tackling a challenging 198km route to Scarborough with Great Ayton and Whitby along the route.
Tour de Yorkshire in Centre SquareJoin the unmissable atmosphere of Centre Square early on Sunday May 1! Being at the start also means you’ll see the riders close up as they warm up. They’re easier to recognize when they’re not whizzing past at 40kph.The Middlesbrough route is available on lovemiddlesbrough.com/enjoytheride if you prefer to find your perfect spot along the route to cheer on the peloton. Stewart Park is a great option. They are hosting a family fun day to help welcome the Tour.
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Fun all Bank Holiday weekendCommunity Stage Performances take place Saturday April 30, Sunday May 1 & Monday May 2 on Corporation Road, Middlesbrough Town Centre. Heart North East host the proceedings on Saturday and Sunday.
Street Theatre Enjoy daring and hilarious Street Theatre performances Sat Apr 30 in Middlesbrough Town Centre; Sun May 1 in Centre Square and the town centre.
Enjoy the Ride Carnival and Bike ParadeSunday May 1 • 1pm• free From Middlesbrough Town HallHundreds will take part in a brilliant carnival inspired by the Voyages of Captain Cook.You’re invited to be part of the pedal-powered portion of the parade! Use your imagination to represent the Captain Cook theme!Free drop-in workshops will take place Saturday April 16 and 23, 10am-4pm to work with an artist to transform your own bike and be part of the show.Register your interest as an individual on enjoytheridebikeparade.eventbrite.co.uk or to sign up multiple people email [email protected]
Additional creative happenings take place throughout town with the support of the Tees Valley Community Foundation.
Enjoy the Ride Street RacesMonday May 2 • £10 / youth £3.50Feel the adrenaline as riders of all ages race on a town centre circuit the day after the Tour de Yorkshire visits town. Enjoy Youth Races, the Ladies Race and Senior Races in what is hoped to become an annual event.clevelandwheelers.com
Middlesbrough Restaurant Week returns May 2-8, 2016.Find special offers at participating restaurants including new arrivals The Oven and De Melo and popular favourites Al Forno, The Purple Pig, Nando’s, Waterside Brasserie, Pixie’s Diner and Oodles Noodles with Holiday Inn Express offering a pre-dinner special.lovemiddlesbrough.com/restaurantweek
Orange Pip Market launches on May 28 at midday on Baker Street and parties on until 7pm. A 21st century artisan food bazaar, featuring music, arts and performance whilst you shop, relax and eat the most delicious food in the region. Last Saturday of every month. Baker Street is also home to the Baker Street Kitchen, Chilli Cake Deli and micropubs The Twisted Lip and Sherlock’s. /orangepipmarket @orangepipmarket
Bedford Street is undergoing a transformation and may just become your new favourite hangout. Mohujos Burrito Bar, The Nuthatch cocktail bar, Songbird Bakery, Barbarossa Wood Fired Pizza Kitchen and Bar, The Curing House Charcuterie Bar and Restaurant, Bedford Street Coffee House, The Chairman craft ale micro-pub and Roast, an upmarket carvery are all set to make their new home here in time for the Tour. /bedfordstreetmiddlesbrough
Nosh Healthy Kitchen the family-run healthy food restaurant on Linthorpe Road serves flavourful food that is never boring. Recent winner of the overall Tees Valley Best New Business Award.noshhealthykitchen.com
This Café Is Art the new café at Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (mima) is a foodie destination and creative space to savour under the new management of the award-winning team behind The Waiting Room. @thiscafeisart • visitmima.com
Brierley Restaurant chefs lovingly prepare delicious locally sourced food in the new restaurant in elegant Acklam Hall, Middlesbrough’s only Grade I listed building. thebrierley.co.uk
Get active in aid of good causesRace for Life takes place Sunday May 22 in Centre Square. Run, walk or dance your way through 5k to help beat cancer. raceforlife.org.uk
The Tour of Teesside is organized by the fine folks at Fat Lads on Bikes #yerjokinarnya. Cycle a scenic 44.1 mile route to raise funds for your choice of their selected local charities on Sunday May 29.thetourofteesside.com
Ali Brownlee Cleveland Centre 5k and CCG 2k Fun Run Named to honour voice of the Boro Ali Brownlee, who was passionate about many worthy causes, entries are now open for this firm favourite in Middlesbrough’s running calendar taking place on Sunday June 5. Entries now open.runmiddlesbrough.com
Everybody Active North East would like you to know being active is really great for you. See lovemiddlesbrough.com/enjoytheride and #neactivity on Twitter for more information
Food for thoughtT-Junction International Poetry Festival April 14-17tjunctionfestival.co.uk
Middlesbrough Local History Month May /discovermiddlesbrough
Crossing the Tees Book Festival June 11-25crossingthetees.org
Fuel to #enjoytheride
Share your experiences #enjoytheride
Handmade Parade
Jean Binta Breeze Andy Willoughby
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Everyone Active Ride the Route Cycle ChallengeMiddlesbrough Sports Village and Neptune Centre Members are invited to cycle the distance of the final stage of the Tour de Yorkshire - 198km!
Velodrome CyclingTuesdays 6pm-8pm; Wednesdays 12pm-1pm;Thursdays 6pm-8pm in March-October • Adult £4.40, Junior £3Velodrome, Middlesbrough Sports Village, TS4 3AECyclists with a track specific bike, accredited to ride a velodrome can enjoy these supervised sessions with lead coach Jason Kotch.Scott Hydon [email protected] out for Middlesbrough’s own track accreditation programme that will commence in summer 2016.
Learn to Ride: Balanceability - Bikeability SessionsTuesday March 29 & Wednesday March 3010am-12pm & 1pm-3pm • free • For children and adultsThe Lodge, Albert ParkLearn how to ride a bike, or the skills to ride a bike with more confidence. Equipment provided. Must pre-book.Margaret Tonkin 01642 219620 • [email protected]
Bike SwapTuesday March 29 & Wednesday March 30 • 10am-3pmThe Lodge, Albert Park • freeIf your child has outgrown their bike then bring it along to swap for another one. If you don’t have a bike for your child then come along and see what is available. Bikes are suitable for ages 3-9.Mike O’Reilly 01642 243183 • [email protected]
British Cycling Road Coaching for Youth A/B & Junior RidersWednesday March 30 • 10am-12pm • £7Cycle Circuit, Middlesbrough Sports Village, TS4 3AERoad coaching programme for British Cycling Youth A/B and Junior Riders only focusing on fitness development and core racing skills. Jack Rees 07970208737 • [email protected] britishcycling.org.uk/events
British Cycling Level 2 Track Coach CourseSaturday April 2 & Sunday April 3Velodrome, Middlesbrough Sports Village, TS4 3AEFor British Cycling Level 2 coaches who wish to coach cycling on a [email protected] • britishcycling.org.uk/events
Learn to Ride at Stewart ParkWednesday April 6 • 10am-1pm • Stewart ParkLearn to ride on balance bikes.10am-10.45am - coached session • 11am-1pm - have a go session 50p for 5 minutes on the circuit01642 819808 • /activeparks
British Cycling Children’s Holiday coursesWednesday & Thursday April 6 & 7 • 10.30am-2.30pm;Thursday June 2 • 10.30am-2.30pm • £7 per dayMiddlesbrough Sports Village, TS4 3AEBritish Cycling Go-Ride Course for basic skills. Children attending should have some prior cycling experience. Bikes and helmets are available or children can bring their own. They will need to bring a packed lunch.britishcycling.org.uk/events Jack Rees 07970208737 • [email protected]
Inclusive Cycling SessionsThursday April 14 & 21 • 1pm-3pm • freeMiddlesbrough Sports Village, TS4 3AEA fantastic opportunity for people of all abilities to get involved in cycling using Middlesbrough Sports Village’s inclusive cycles.Daniel Stubbings 01642 727142 [email protected]
Blue Giraffe Bike Maintenance CourseMonday April 18 & May 9 • 10am-1pm • freeMonday May 16 & May 23 • 10am-4pm • free Blue Giraffe Bicycles, Unit 4 Forest Grove Business Park, Whorlton Road, Riverside Park, Middlesbrough, TS2 1QA Learn how to keep your bike running smoothly and safely. Half day and full day workshops are available including refreshments, all tools and protective gear. Limited spaces. Must prebook. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.Chris Scott 01642 241627 • 07817 395732 bluegiraffebicycles.co.uk
Time TrialThursday April 21 & 28 Meet: 6.10pm for 6.45pm start • £4Meet at start area on road from Stokesley to Seamer villageTime trialling is a cycling club pastime across the country. Test yourself against the clock, as you set off on your own. The event takes place on open roads. Turns are left handed.clevelandwheelers.com
Enjoy the Ride art exhibitionFrom Friday April 22Middlesbrough Sports Village, TS4 3AEView the winning entries in the festival’s colouring competition.
Tuesday Evening Social Rides Tuesday April 5, 12, 19, 26 • free
All groups depart at 6.10pm for a 20-25 mile ride.Meet at Great Ayton Tourist Information
Centre, High Street car park, TS9 6BJChallenge yourself and make new friends. Fast group: 18/19 mph
Medium group: 16/17 mph Slow group: 15 mph
Rides will finish at the Buck Inn.clevelandwheelers.com
Sunday Social RidesSunday April 10, 17 & May 8Meet at Great Ayton Tourist Information Centre, High Street car park, TS9 6BJChallenge yourself and make new friends.9:30am Fast group rides 50-70 miles at 18/19 mph 9.30am Medium group rides 40-50 miles at 16/17 mph 10am Slow group rides 30-40 miles at 15mphclevelandwheelers.com
Cleveland Wheelers League 2000 Youth CriteriumMondays April 18 & 25; May 9 & 23; June 6, 13 & 20; July 4 & 1; 8 August 1, 15 & 226pm start For riders aged 3-17 of all abilities • £4Middlesbrough Sports Village, TS4 3AEHandicapped racing, skills tests and time trials for young people of all abilities. A great intro to cycle racing and skills testing in a safe environment.clevelandwheelers.co.uk
Blue Giraffe Bicycles Ladies 2016 Cup Cake RideSunday May 22Great Broughton & Kirkby Sports Club TS9 7HG£12 including refreshments • arrive 9.30am for a 10am startEnjoy a challenge but not a race followed by a chat over cupcakes and tea. Ride a largely flat 35-mile route. Register online or in the shop. All riders must wear a helmet. Under 16s must be accompanied.Chris Scott 01642 241627 • 07817 395732 • bluegiraffebicycles.co.uk
British Cycling rider & development sessions, women & girls Wednesday March 2, 16 & 30;April 13 & 27; May 11 • 6pm-7pm • £3 Middlesbrough Sports Village, TS4 3AECoaching for female riders only age 16+. Learn cornering, accelerating and braking, bike handling, riding for fitness and group riding technique. Suitable for novices. Must have a road bike and some riding experience.Jack Rees 07970208737 • [email protected]
Blue Giraffe Bicycles Ladies Evening RidesEvery Monday night, April 4 - October 24 • FreeApril rides meet at Great Ayton Tourist Information Centre, High Street car park, TS9 6BJOpen to riders of all abilities, these rides are for ladies onlyDepart at 6.15pm for a leisurely 10-15mile ride averaging 10-15 mphTo vary the journeys, rides will depart from different locations. Please confirm prior to setting out. All riders must wear a helmet. Under 16s must be accompanied. Guides may be of either gender.Chris Scott 01642 241627 • 07817 395732 • bluegiraffebicycles.co.uk
Boro means bikes - for social rides, commuting, races or competitive training.
Enjoy the Ride festival activities are supported by:
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See lovemiddlesbrough.com/enjoytheride for full programme.
Many events require prebooking. Programme is subject to change. Please check with organisers before setting out to Enjoy the Ride.
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Library Bike DaySaturday April 23Middlesbrough Central Library, Centre Square TS1 2AYRide your bike to Central Library for children’s poetry sessions with That Poetry Bloke Craig Bradley, bike health checks by Dr Bike, learning about helmet safety and fun craft activities!
Ride the RouteSunday April 24 • Depart 9.30amMiddlesbrough Sports Village, TS4 3AEAll groups depart at 9.30am for a 60 mile ride • freeTake on the demanding challenges of much of the Stage 3 route of this year’s Tour de Yorkshire. Fast group: 18/19 mph • Medium group: 16/17 mph • Slow group: 15 mphChanges will be made to avoid roads that may be unsafe on a Sunday. The ride will return from Castleton rather than head to Whitby.clevelandwheelers.com
Dress Down Cycle to Work DayFriday April 29 & May 27Celebrate the Enjoy the Ride Festival at work by having a dress down and cycle to work day on the last Fridays in April and May.
Tour de YorkshireFriday April 29 - Sunday May 1Tour de Yorkshire is a Welcome to Yorkshire (WTY) / Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O.) race in association with British Cycling which holds a 2.1 European Tour UCI Classification. See you for Stage 3 on Sunday May 1!letour.yorkshire.com
Enjoy the Ride: Street Races In association with Cleveland WheelersMonday May 2 • 9am-4pm • Entry cost: £10/ Youth £3.50Centre Square, MiddlesbroughCheer on the riders racing a town centre circuit the day after the Tour de Yorkshire visits town.Youth Races 10am-12pm (North East Youth League) Ladies Race at 1pm • Senior races 2pm-4pm (Tyne Tees Road League)clevelandwheelers.com
Sporting Chance Reminiscence & Cycle RideWednesday May 4 • 10am-12pm • freeMiddlesbrough Sports Village, TS4 3AEVintage cycles, Middlesbrough’s heritage, gentle cycling and good conversation with old friends. Sporting Chance engages men aged 50+ in sport. For the Enjoy the Ride festival the ride is open to [email protected]
Ride the Route History TourSaturday May 7 • 10am-12pm • freeMeet at Middlesbrough Cycle Centre, Middlesbrough Bus StationRide the Middlesbrough section of the Tour De Yorkshire mainly on cycle paths. Approximately 10km of flat terrain. An expert historian will speak at stops along the route. No unaccompanied under 16s. Booking is essential. A small number of bikes are available to borrow; enquire upon booking. Must book by Thursday May 5.01642 728196 • [email protected]
Tour de HemlingtonSunday May 8 • Time tbcA fun community cycle ride followed by walkers, runners, dog walkers and buggies open to all along the Hemlington Lake Infinity Route.Hemlington Linx 01642 591955
Retro Ride & MeetupSaturday, May 14 • 12pm-4pm • Meet at Gate Lodge, Albert ParkGot a retro bike? Join a gentle ride out taking in some of the local landmarks (perfect for photos). Followed by refreshments at the lodge, socialising and a chance to display your retro ride for others to view. No unaccompanied under 16s. Booking is essential.Mike O’Reilly 01642 243183 • [email protected]