Despite the soaking we all received at last year's event the Tour de Presteigne is back. It's not only back, it's bigger and better due to the enthusiastic participation of Green Wheels and The Presteigne Eco Weekend.
The event will take place over 2 days this year giving everybody lots of time to get involved with all the activities, try out the electric bikes and talk about alternative transport ideas until they are blue in the face.
This year's Rally is aimed not just at amateur electric bike enthusiasts and those wishing to purchase an electric bike but also everybody who is unhappy about their gas guzzler and is looking for alternatives. We intend to feature displays of electric and hybrid cars, scooters and motorbikes as well as recumbent bicycles and trikes. We will also be inviting exhibitors of many different fuel sources including Bio fuels and Hydrogen Fuel Cells as well as bus companies, car sharing schemes, local cycling groups, and walkers.
The main festival site will make use of a large geodesic dome to provide plenty of covered space for exhibitors and this will be situated on a quiet cul-de-sac that has plenty of hard-standing on which the public can try out bikes.
The talks and discussions will take place in The Presteigne Assembly Rooms and the final 1 hour rally on the Sunday will return to the very popular route it used in 2006 around the centre of town.
PROGRAMME
Saturday
11- 5.30 FESTIVAL SITE Exhibition of electric bikes and a chance to try all the new models plus displays of cars scooters and trikes etc. 12 noon THE HILL CLIMB A chance for the bikes to pit themselves against one of Presteigne’s more unforgiving inclines.
2pm THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS Question Time with Eco celebrities. Time to pose some tricky questions about the future of transport to the experts.
4pm A COUNTRY RIDE A 12 mile dawdle for all eco transport forms round some of the borders most picturesque lanes.
8pm AT THE DOME Live music and entertainment, local ales, cider and wine plus a chance to chin-wag with other enthusiasts.
Sunday
11- 4 FESTIVAL SITE Exhibition of electric bikes and a chance to try all the new models plus displays of cars scooters and trikes etc.
2.30 - 3.30pm THE TOUR DE PRESTEIGNE The Worlds premier electric bike rally round the streets of Presteigne. This year there will be classes for both standard and modified bikes. (Entrants must be over 14 and wear a cycle helmet.)
If you would like to know more, find out about accommodation, take part as a competitor or to exhibit your wares get in touch now with Pete Mustill 01544 267163 or email: broadsheep@aol.com Mayfield, Stapleton, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2LS web: www.presteigne.org.uk
Fees for participants and exhibitors: £45 for a stall, chairs, tables and a power point under cover all day at the Festival site plus Rally entry. £10 Competitors for the Rally includes entry numbers and access to a power point on the Festival site.
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