Aden Bike Challenge launched for families
Aden Country Park will host Buchan’s first family bike ride this spring, taking in some of the beautiful sights in the local area.
Families and individuals are encouraged to get on their bikes to take part in the ride, which will be held on Sunday, March 18.
The ‘Aden Bike Challenge’ will take place between Peterhead and Aden Country Park, promising to be both a relaxing and fun day.
It will take in the sights along the Formartine and Buchan Way, along a scenic eight mile trail.
A predominantly traffic-free route, it should be ideal for those with younger families, while the park itself offers a wide range of family facilities.
Chairman of Aberdeenshire Council’s Infrastructure Services Committee (ISC) Councillor Peter Argyle, said: ‘This is a fantastic opportunity for families to challenge themselves and share in the fun at Aden Park. We are lucky to have such fantastic facilities within easy striking distance from Peterhead and are blessed with a great off-road route linking the two.
“I would encourage anyone looking for a fun day out to come along and join in.’
The bike ride is being held as part of a wider Heath and Wellbeing Fair being hosted at Aden County Park. It is intended to promote the benefits of cycling as a sociable and active way to improve physical and mental health.
This will include the ‘Bike Road Show’, a number of exhibition stalls and stands with plans to hold a Farmer’s Market.
The event is being developed by Aberdeenshire Council along with local community partners and the charity Chest Heart Stroke Scotland.
It is part of efforts to increase the number of journeys made by bicycle in and around Peterhead as part of the Cycle Demonstration Town project.
For details, pick up a leaflet from the Mintlaw and Peterhead Libraries, community centres or Council Offices, or visit the Aden Country Park website at: http://www.adencountrypark.org.uk/
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