Be inspired to get out into nature with a talk on bike-packing by local author and cycling journalist Laurence McJannet, which will be part of the annual general meeting (AGM) for Frome’s Missing Links on Tuesday 2nd April at Frome Town Hall.
The event is open to everyone and there will be soft drinks, beer and wine available.
McJannet’s book Bikepacking: Mountain Bike Camping Adventures on the Wild Trails of Britain outlines a number of routes around the UK, from entry level to challenging, for potential bikepacking adventures.
Frome’s Missing Links is working to create a traffic-free route into the centre of Frome from the Colliers Way path, which runs between Great Elm and Radstock, as well as routes to the south of Frome towards Longleat. The AGM will be a chance for people to hear how the project has progressed over the last year and what developments are expected in the next few months. There will be a presentation on the different route options for the ‘missing link” during the evening.
The event, which begins at 7pm, will also be a chance for people to chat to those involved in Frome’s Missing Links and find out how they might get involved in the project.
“It’s wonderful news to see Frome’s Missing Links campaign gaining momentum, and it’s something I wholeheartedly support. In terms of riding with my kids, I am very keen to see a traffic-free route from Frome’s centre into the wider countryside, and linking up with the National Cycle Network,” said Laurence McJannet. “It’s an invaluable opportunity to encourage more people, young and old, onto their bikes and to give them the confidence to enjoy cycling away from the town’s busy roads.”
Chair of Frome’s Missing Links, Richard Ackroyd, said “There has been some progress behind the scenes this year, and we hope that it won’t be long before there is real progress on the ground too. It is so important for Frome to have this safe, family-friendly path for all to use – whether you want to scoot, cycle, run or walk!”
There will also be details of the funds raised during the last year, and new fundraising events for 2019.
The existing Colliers Way path runs between Great Elm and Radstock and is part of the Sustrans National Cycle Network. Between Great Elm and Frome, the route is signposted along quieter roads into Frome.
