Cycle
Ride to Belfast Castle Summer Garden Fete
Sun 15th June 11:00am
(10:15 Lockview / 12:00 Macedon Point)
This ride is aimed at both adults and families,
but does involve cycling on the road, and some
ups as well as downs.
Departing from the "Big
Fish" at
Donegall Quay at 11:00am, we will cycle on
the Lagan and Lough Cycle Path until Macedon
Point. This is off-road and flat. We will wait
for a few minutes at Macedon Point in case
anyone should wish to join us there, before
leaving at 12:00.
We will then turn off the Cycle Path and go
up Glas-na-braden Glen and then into Valley
Park. This is again off-road, but entails crossing
2 busy roads, first to get into Glas-na-braden,
secondly to get into Valley Park. It is also
up-hill most of the way. We would intend to
have a short stop in Valley Park
beside the lake, before continuing to the top.
On leaving Valley Park, we turn onto O'Neill
Road and then onto Antrim Road cycling past
the entrance to the Zoo.
We will stay on
the Antrim Road until we reach Park Lodge school
where we will leave our bikes and use the laid
on shuttle bus up to Belfast Castle.
After a couple of hours at Belfast Castle,
we will return, either by the way we came,
or by going south to the City Centre, using
the Belfast By Bike recommended
roads
for cycling
e.g. Somerton road, North Queen
Street.
Total distance is about 12 miles.
N.B. An additional starting point, at Lockview
Carpark, Stranmillis, at 10:15am, is now available.
Pedalling Picnic
Sun 15th June 3:00pm
NICI and Dundrod Community Association invite you to join them on a community Pedalling Picnic. Starting at Knockcairn Lodge, going along the Knockcairn Road, Garlandston Road, Tullyrusk Road to Knockcairn Bridge and a tree lined picnic site. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult as the ride is along minor country roads.
Start Time/Place: 3:00pm from Knockcairn Lodge.
Entry Fee: £1.00 for Individuals and £2.00 for families.
Entry fee in aid of Sport Relief
Celebrate the Comber
Greenway
Sun 22nd June 2:00pm
(1:15 Lockview)
This ride is aimed at both adults and families.
It is off road, but there are a few roads to
cross.
Departing from the Walkway Community Centre
at 2:00pm, we will cycle to the current end
of the Greenway (Billy Neil Football Pitches) and back
again. This is a round trip of about 10 miles.
If arriving by car, the Walkway Community
Centre is on Finvoy Street which is opposite
Woolsey’s
Tackle Shop on Upp Newtownards Road between
Beersbridge Road and Ravenscroft Avenue (Car
park located here).
If cycling, its on the greenway between Beersbridge
Road and Ravenscroft Ave.
N.B. An
additional
starting
point, at
Lockview
Carpark,
Stranmillis,
at 1:15pm,
is now available.
Previous Events
in 2008
Sun 11th May - Bike
Ride on the Portadown Newry Canal
On a warm early summer day
several NICI members and friends met at Portadown
Train Station, to go for a ride on the Portadown
Newry Canal. Some went as far as Jerretspass
and back (30 miles), some just to Newry to
get the train back (20 miles), and some went
to Newry and back (40 miles).
Th path itself was excellent,
although some of the gates were locked making
it difficult for tandems to get through.
Unfortunately, the link
from Portadown station to the path, though
short, was not particularly cycle friendly.
The link to Newry station was particularly
unfriendly. Lets hope this improves with the
new station being built. NICI will be keeping
an eye on this.
Sat 26th April -
CTC AGM
The CTC held its AGM in
Belfast for the very first time. NICI members
led a bike ride to the evening dinner at Stormont.
The bike ride to Stormont, in glorious weather,
included a stretch along the Comber Greenway.
The midnight bike ride back to various hotels
and hostels took a more direct route, and downhill
most of the way on mostly empty roads was also
very enjoyable.
Sat 12th April -
NICI AGM
The NICI AGM was held once
again at Place in Belfast.
The 3 NICI Office Bearers
were re-elected unapposed.
Left to Right: Niall Waterman
(Treasurer), Caroline McDowell (Secretary),
Roy White (Chair)
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