As part of the programme of events for Dorset Art Weeks, Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) has teamed-up with Dorset based outdoors activity company Jurassic Electric to invite visitors to the Kingcombe Centre and nature reserve to enjoy the local landscape and wildlife in west Dorset by electric bike.
Cycling is an absolute breeze with electric bikes, allowing people of all fitness levels to explore west Dorset, and with an expert guide on hand you won’t have to worry about anything except taking in the spectacular scenery.
Martin Gershon from Jurassic Electric said: “We are delighted to be adding a new guided electric bike tour from the picturesque Kingcombe Centre to the range of routes we already offer. All our tours are taken at a steady pace, allowing time to admire a wonderful west Dorset landscape or local beauty spot, and there’s always a stop for refreshments along the way. Inevitably, routes around west Dorset including Eggardon Hill and Powerstock do involve some hills, but the electric motor on our bikes provides extra power to one’s own peddling, making a real difference and allowing everyone to enjoy the experience in comfort.”
DWT’s Communication Officer, Sally Welbourn said: “Some of the artists exhibiting at the Kingcombe Centre during art weeks have taken inspiration from the landscape in and around Kingcombe and west Dorset that visitors will see on their bike tour. There will be something for everyone to make a day of it at Kingcombe, whether it’s wandering around the exhibitions, taking part in activities and children’s events or just relaxing in the Kingcombe Café with a cream tea!”
DWT volunteer, Stephen Baynes, recently went out on an electric bike ride trail at Kingcombe. He said: “I’m not an experienced cyclist, but I got used to the bike very quickly, and turning up the settings on the hills made it far easier! We covered an impressive 12 miles which is a much greater distance than I could ever have done on a push bike.”
There will be an electric bike taster day for members of the public on Sunday 8thJune with opportunities to try part of the new Kingcombe route on one hour guided tours leaving at 10.30am, 2.00pm and 3.30pm. Minimum age requirement 14 years old. The price for the tour will be £10pp which includes refreshments at the Kingcombe Centre’s cafe.
To book your place early and avoid disappointment, please contact DWT on 01305 264620 or email [email protected]
For more information about the bike tour and Jurassic Electric, please visit www.jurassic-electric.co.uk or phone 07796135256.
To find out more about the Kingcombe Centre Art Weeks events and activities please visit www.kingcombe.org.uk/dorset_art_weeks.
