Monday 2nd April 2018 10:00am

Starting from - Chester le Street Market Place (Front St end), DH3 3BQ

This Women - Breeze Durham ride is open for anyone to join

  • 13 miles
  • Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road
  • 3 hr
  • Steady
  • Durham
  • Adults 16+ only
  • Women only

Free, women-only bike rides led by experienced Breeze Champions. They are a great way to get started in cycling or to improve your skills, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cyclist.

Starting point

DH3 3BQ

Chester le Street Market Place (Front St end)

Amazing Durham Women - In Search of Gertrude Bell
Chester le Street to Washington and back
Easter Monday 2 April 2018 10am 13 miles
Start from Cheater le Street Market Place (Front St end) DH3 3BQ

We're inspired by this year’s celebration of 100 years since (some) women were first able to vote and want to celebrate and learn more about some extraordinary County Durham women. We hope to discover more personalities as the year goes on and use this knowledge for more ride ideas. Our first amazing woman is Gertrude Bell who was born in Washington and went on to be an explorer, archaeologist and instrumental in establishing the modern Iraqi state after the First World War. She was the first woman to graduate from Oxford Uni with a first class degree. And much more....

So, our ride will mainly follow the Sustrans cycle path from Chester le Street to Washington, 6 and a half miles each way. All good quality paths and not too hilly for County Durham (it is an up to get to the cycle path from the Market Place but otherwise pretty flat). Best for hybrid bikes.

This is a suitable ride if you’re just starting to get out back on a bike after the winter or a longer break as well as for more confident riders wanting a relaxed ride with a bit of chat and Gertrude Bell history included.

It may not be very warm so please dress suitably for the weather - you will need decent gloves, a buff and extra layers and remember to bring a spare tube to fit your tyres. You are better to be overdressed as you can always take layers off.

In order for the ride to leave promptly, please be punctual so we can carry out bike checks, etc. prior to us setting off. Expect to be out for 3-4 hours in total which will include a stop for a cuppa in Washington Village.

For any queries please contact us at [email protected] and any last minute cancellations on the day please text 07493808927 (note this phone is only for the day of the ride).

Audrey
[email protected]

Who else is on this ride?

Ride leaders

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  • Ride Leader

    Ride Leader
  • Breeze Champion

    Breeze Champion

Audrey Christie

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  • Ride Leader

    Ride Leader
  • Breeze Champion

    Breeze Champion

Clare Ross

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