30th May 2021
We are pleased to host the new Windsor Cycle Hub here at The Swan. This is an exciting charitable venture aimed at growing cycling within Windsor.
The Assembly
The launch event started on a very sunny bank holiday Sunday at midday. A treasure Hunt and guided tours left The Swan an hour or so later, winding their way through Windsor and surrounds. The organisation had to be spot on to achieve this.
Activities
The team had organised a range of activities to celebrate the launch of the WCH. This included rides, sales, raffles and the chance to try out static bikes too. And if people got thirsty, they could always try out a beer from The Bar.
Scavenger Hunt: for the kids there was a scavenger hunt around the Windsor & Eton area. Cunningly devised, it exercised the kids both physically and mentally. There were prizes at the end for the most successful.
Guide Ride 1, The Jubilee River: Nicky Frobisher hosted a group that went up the river to the Dorney Rowing Lake and then back down the Jubilee River. Total distance was 14km with a massive 8 meters in height variance – yes, it is a floodplain! Being so sunny, hydration was important.
Guided Ride 2, The Windsor Great Park: for intermediaries there was a longer ride to Old Windsor and the beautiful Great Park. This was hosted by David Bonney, who led the riders through the 25- 30 km route. A breeze for some of the riders!
The Sales Table
There was a sales table to allow the purchase of cycling accessories. Also importantly, people could get raffle tickets to win some fantastic prizes.
Dr Bike
There was also the possibility to have your bike looked at by some of the specialists who were on site at The Swan. This will become part of the regular feature of the Saturday gatherings.
Supporters
Some of the organisers, supporters and backers of the Windsor Cycle Hub were caught out in the open, so some quick photos were taken. Please feel free to ask them about the WCH and perhaps join them on one of the Saturday jaunts.
