Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 May

I am delighted to be able to report that the programme for this years Tour de Presteigne is in great form. There looks like being a tremendous selection of bikes for everyone to drool over and have a go on. We have already confirmed that there will be bikes from Gazelle, Urban Mover, Wisper, Kalkhoff, Powabyke, Ezee, Heinzmann, Izip, Sun Runner the Brompton Nano plus Electric scooters, motorcycles, cars and vans  at the show.
    There is also a mouth watering selection of events and talks around town for you to take part in and even the entertainment we've laid on looks pretty impressive. This years Rally is aimed not just at amateur electric bike enthusiasts and those wishing to purchase an electric bike but  everyone who is unhappy about being dependent on their gas guzzler and is looking for alternatives. We are particularly delighted with the line up for Question Time in the Assembly Rooms on Saturday afternoon which will feature George Marshall the author of Carbon Detox as well as co-founder of Plane Stupid and local hero Joss Garman.
    The main festival site will make use of  a large geodesic dome to provide plenty of covered space for exhibitors and this will be situated on a quiet cul-de-sac that has plenty of hard-standing on which the public can try out bikes.  The hill climb and country ramble will set off from the festival site and last but not least the final 1 hour rally on the Sunday will return to the very popular route it used in 2006 around the centre of town. It would help us if you let us know if you are going to enter the rally on Sunday at 2.30. We will then e mail you to tell you how to pay the £10 entrance fee in advance and give you a number. This will make all the organization much simpler on the day.

Saturday 11am – 5pm

Displays

Electric Bikes

by 50 Cycles, Powabyke, Urban Mover, Cycle Point, Nano, Wisper, Emotive Control Systems, Valeswood, Green Transport Solutions & The Electric Cycle Company, Powered Bicycles . A chance to try lots of different electric bikes: Gazelle, Urban Mover, Wisper, Kalkhoff, Powabyke, Ezee, Heinzmann, Izip, Sun Runner the Brompton Nano and many more

Green Transport Show

Electric scooters, motorcycles, cars and vans; low emissions petrol and diesel cars and Hybrid electric cars plus The Battery Vehicle Society

Cool Wall  

Display of ‘desirable’ energy efficient cars

Cycles

Regular cycles, tandems, folding & recumbent bicycles & tricycles

Stalls

Greening Presteigne

Local project suggesting easy ways to reduce our carbon footprint

Information about Sustrans, Powys County & Herefordshire Cycling Routes, Car & Lift Share Projects, Centre for Alternative Technology, Wheely Wonderful Cycling & Drover Holidays & Bike Hire

Rowan Tree Books covering a variety of eco issues

Recycled Metal windmills & cars by Bob Rowberry

Power by Wind and Sun

Sustainable energy from windmills and solar panels with power points to recharge batteries

Activities

Ramblers Walk 11.30 – 1pm

Start and finish outside the Dome, wear sensible shoes and clothes

Hill Climb 12noon Assemble 11.30am outside the Dome

A chance for bikes to pit themselves against one of Presteigne’s most unforgiving inclines

Willow Wheels 1pm – 5pm

Creative workshop with Keelin Hawker

Question Time 2pm

A discussion chaired by Ian Marchant broadcaster & author currently working on The Electric Pilgrim

An opportunity to pose tricky questions about the future of transport to the experts:

Brigit Strawbridge Big Green Ideas

Joss Garman co- founder of Plane Stupid

George Marshall author of Carbon Detox

Les Lumsdon Transport, Tourism & Cycling specialist

David Henshaw editor of A to B magazine

Assembly Rooms in Presteigne £3

Country Ride 4pm

Collect maps from the Dome for a 12 mile dawdle for all eco-transport round some of the Borders most picturesque lanes

Saturday Evening 8pm

Live Music in the Dome £6

Cajun jazz trio Blake’s 3 & comic musical duo Your Dad, plus an opportunity to exchange ideas with other enthusiasts

Sweet and savoury food, local beers, cider & wine

Sunday

Display of Electric Bikes, Green Transport Show & Stalls 11am – 4pm

see Saturday for details

Willow Wheels 11am – 2pm

Creative workshop with Keelin Hawker

Bureau of Silly Ideas present The Squirt

Broad Street 2pm - 4pm

Pedal powered environmentally friendly comic amusement

Tour de Presteigne 2.30 - 3.30pm

The World’s Premier Electric Bike Endurance Rally around the closed streets of Presteigne, with commentary by Ian Marchant and classes for standard & modified bikes

Rally Entrance Fee £10

Entrants must sign in by 2pm, be over 14 years old and wear a cycle helmet

Contact Details

for accommodation information & Entrance Forms

broadsheep@aol.com

Pete Mustill 01544 267163

www.tourdepresteigne.co.uk

www.presteigne.org.co.uk

Directions

Tour de Presteigne Event Site

Joe Deakins Road

Presteigne

LD8 2UF              Signs from Presteigne By-pass

On Site Catering

Bacon Rolls, Venison Burgers & Salad

Clay Oven Pizzas

Tea & Cakes

Local Beers, Wine & Cider

Shepherds Ice Cream

Site Access

Please park in the town Car Parks

Disabled Parking &Toilet on site