Cycling
Cycling is a vey popular leisure activity
in the Dengie Hundred as the area is comparatively flat and rural
providing interesting, healthy and easy cycling.
Cycle Racing and Cycle Clubs
The area is home to Maldon
and District Cycling Club who's members are often seen
practicing and at weekends holding time trials.
Races are regularly held on the local roads.
Professional rider, Alex Dowsett, who rides
for the
Katusha–Alpecin World Pro Team still lives in the area having
learnt his trade riding on the local roads.
Leisure Cycling
Given the rural area many of the roads are
narrow which means that cyclist must take care when a car approaches
especially if beginners or children are in the party.
There are a few cycle lanes in Burnham but
there are none anywhere else in the area.
Essex County Council have an excellent
cycling route called the Two Rivers Way. which is 25 miles long.
However it is suitable for breaking down into small parts to suit
all abilities. The route takes in most of the picturesque villages
in this area.
Click here to visit the
Two Rivers Way map.
Safety
Advice from Essex County Council
·
Make sure you are aware
of all other road users whilst you are cycling;
·
Remember to look behind
before you make any manoeuvre;
·
Give clear signals of
intent to other road users;
·
Look out for worn brake
blocks or badly adjusted brakes;
·
Make sure tyres are
inflated with a good tread and no bald patches;
·
Wear something
reflective at night time, or florescent during the day;
·
Make sure reflectors and
lights are fitted and working
·
Make sure your cycle
helmet conforms to safety standards:
·
Your helmet should fit
properly and always have the chin strap fastened;
·
Renew your helmet
immediately if you are involved in an accident, have a fall or it
gets badly scratched, dropped or knocked.