Family Cycle Day

The Family Cycle Day is a cycle ride between Boroughbridge Primary School and Great Ouseburn Village Hall - a ride of approximately 12 miles.The ride is aimed at Primary School pupils and their parents. The route sticks to minor roads through Aldborough, Lower Dunsforth and Upper Dunsforth and has marshals at regular intervals to ensure a safe environment. A water stop is also provided at Lower Dunsforth. Refreshments are provided by the local primary schools at both the start and finish and they raise funds in doing so. The schools are also encouraged to use the event to raise sponsorship to again benefit the school funds. Children participating in the event are presented with a medal and certificate on completion of the ride.

 

FAMILY CYCLE DAY 2025

Boroughbridge Lions held its annual Family Bike Ride last Sunday and what a fantastic event it turned out to be!

Blessed with a lovely dry and sunny day, a record 221 parents and young children gathered at both Boroughbridge Primary School and Great Ouseburn Village Hall to cycle the 12 mile country road route between the two venues and back again.

Our club was ably supported by both schools, who offered catering at each end and used the event to raise their own funds. 

Our thanks go to Charltons Garage for their sponsorship; ETC for providing the road signs; Spokey Dokey Bikes who checked the bikes to make sure they were roadworthy; Sid Roskilly, who competes for Great Britain in the Dwarf Games, also joined the ride and of course the 22 marshals most of whom were from other Lions clubs in the district.

The Bike Ride has truly turned into a fantastic event, enjoyed by riders and all the supporters alike. So many smiling faces of young children waving at marshals as they rode past. Further grins when each child received their certificate and medal for completing the ride. It’s lovely to see families cycling together in the countryside in a safe and secure environment.

The success of the day was summed up by the organisers at Great Ouseburn school who said, “ Just wanted to say thank you again for your support yesterday. There is a real buzz on our mums WhatsApp group about what a great day it was and how supportive, encouraging and fun the Lions were. Thanks again “

Collaboration is the key to these events.