Community cycling event promises three scenic routes and charity funding

A community cycling event is set to bring riders together for a day of scenic routes and charity fundraising.

The inaugural Tour de Trowbridge will take place on Sunday, May 31, starting and finishing at Trowbridge Park.

More than 400 cyclists are expected to take part in the event, which is being organised by Trowbridge Chamber CIC in partnership with Trowbridge Town Council.

Carey Tesler, chair of Trowbridge Chamber, said: “This exciting inaugural Tour de Trowbridge cycling event is the latest in a series of Chamber events designed to bring together local businesses with the wider community, to increase footfall and promote our County Town of Trowbridge as a great place to live and do business.”

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The ride will feature three professionally managed routes through the Wiltshire countryside, ranging from 25 to 75 miles, and will be open to cyclists of all abilities.

The event is being delivered in partnership with Iconic Cycling Events, which has organised similar rides in Oxford, Chester, Canterbury, and Bath.

All event profits will be donated to Wiltshire charities including Wiltshire Air Ambulance, St. John Ambulance Wiltshire, and the Mayor of Trowbridge’s Charity Appeal.

Participants can register online and will receive a medal upon completion.