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It’s not long now before Stockton gets in a spin with the arrival of the 2016 British Cycling National Road Championships.
And one SRC Bede Sixth Form teacher is already playing his part by helping to advocate the virtues of the sport.
Chosen as one of 60 ambassadors to help spread the word about the national event, Geography teacher, Andrew Featherstone, said: “I am extremely proud to see this event come to Teesside and it is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be involved.”
A keen cyclist himself, Andrew has been out and about visiting sports clubs and schools across Teesside to encourage people to come along and show their support and maybe even get on their bikes too.
Coinciding with Stockton Cycling Festival the National Championships take place on Thursday June 23 and Sunday June 26, 2016, bringing some of cycling’s biggest names to Teesside.
The event will incorporate both the British National Road Race and Time Trial Championships with some of Britain’s elite riders competing for the National Champions jersey.
Alongside the national events Stockton Cycling Festival (23-26 June) will also be offering a range of family entertainment and activities including displays and mass participation events.
On Saturday June 25 Andrew will join Stockton Sportive, a challenging event for cyclists to take part in a ride ranging from 37 to 106 miles, each setting off from Stockton Riverside with an escorted start.
Tackling the route just weeks after completing the Virgin Money London Marathon he has opted for a 37-mile route taking him from Stockton to Kildale.
Meanwhile Stockton Riverside College’s Education lecturer, Gary Grounds, is embarking on the longest route, Le Tour De Moor, at 105.8 miles it is described as “as tough and rewarding as any Sportive you will ride”, taking around seven to 10 hours.
A keen sportsman, former international boxer and triathlete, Gary is well placed to take on the gruelling journey which includes over 11,000ft of climbing.
Having previously competed in the Stockton Sportive in 2013 and 2014, he said: “The new 105-mile ride is supposed to be one of the hardest and hilliest rides in the North, taking in all of the major hills.
“The great thing about the event is that it isn’t a race, you meet all sorts of people as you ride. Though one thing I need to remember is to use saddle cream.”
For more details about the British Cycling National Road Championships visit www.britishcycling.org.uk/nationalroadchampionships or to find out more about the Stockton Cycling Festival go to http://events.stockton.gov.uk/stockton-events/stockton-cycling-festival-2/
And one SRC Bede Sixth Form teacher is already playing his part by helping to advocate the virtues of the sport.
Chosen as one of 60 ambassadors to help spread the word about the national event, Geography teacher, Andrew Featherstone, said: “I am extremely proud to see this event come to Teesside and it is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be involved.”
A keen cyclist himself, Andrew has been out and about visiting sports clubs and schools across Teesside to encourage people to come along and show their support and maybe even get on their bikes too.
Coinciding with Stockton Cycling Festival the National Championships take place on Thursday June 23 and Sunday June 26, 2016, bringing some of cycling’s biggest names to Teesside.
The event will incorporate both the British National Road Race and Time Trial Championships with some of Britain’s elite riders competing for the National Champions jersey.
Alongside the national events Stockton Cycling Festival (23-26 June) will also be offering a range of family entertainment and activities including displays and mass participation events.On Saturday June 25 Andrew will join Stockton Sportive, a challenging event for cyclists to take part in a ride ranging from 37 to 106 miles, each setting off from Stockton Riverside with an escorted start.
Tackling the route just weeks after completing the Virgin Money London Marathon he has opted for a 37-mile route taking him from Stockton to Kildale.
Meanwhile Stockton Riverside College’s Education lecturer, Gary Grounds, is embarking on the longest route, Le Tour De Moor, at 105.8 miles it is described as “as tough and rewarding as any Sportive you will ride”, taking around seven to 10 hours.
A keen sportsman, former international boxer and triathlete, Gary is well placed to take on the gruelling journey which includes over 11,000ft of climbing.
Having previously competed in the Stockton Sportive in 2013 and 2014, he said: “The new 105-mile ride is supposed to be one of the hardest and hilliest rides in the North, taking in all of the major hills.
“The great thing about the event is that it isn’t a race, you meet all sorts of people as you ride. Though one thing I need to remember is to use saddle cream.”
For more details about the British Cycling National Road Championships visit www.britishcycling.org.uk/nationalroadchampionships or to find out more about the Stockton Cycling Festival go to http://events.stockton.gov.uk/stockton-events/stockton-cycling-festival-2/
