27 July 2011
Get on your bike in Epping Forest!
The City of London Corporation are pleased to announce that, for
the first time, and due to popular demand, cycle hire is now
available in Epping Forest.
The service is being provided by ‘Go Further Cycling’ and once
bikes are booked, they will be available to collect from the Epping
Forest Visitor Centre, in High Beach, or from any agreed location
throughout Epping Forest.
Bikes are suitable for all, including children from four
years of age. Also available to hire are child seats,
trailers and tag-a-long bikes making it possible for the whole
family to get out and explore Epping Forest on two wheels. School
groups and corporate groups can be catered for.
Visitor Services Manager, Tony Fenwick, said, “For many years we
have been inundated with requests to hire bikes from our Visitor
Centre in Epping Forest. We’re delighted that we can now provide
this service. We hope that many more people will now be able
to enjoy Epping Forest using pedal power. With our new bus
service operating between Chingford, Loughton and High Beach on
Sundays and Public Holidays, it is now more possible than ever to
get out and enjoy the Forest without using a car.”
Wayne Starling, owner of ‘Go Further Cycling’, who are based at
Debden House Camp Site, said, “Cycling is a fantastic way to
explore Epping Forest, so we are really pleased and excited about
giving more people the opportunity to do so. Many of our
customers come from London and really enjoy a day away from city
life.”
To book a bike please visit
www.gofurthercycling.co.uk or telephone 07944
699563. Please ensure your booking is received 48 hours prior
to date of hire. For more information on Epping Forest contact
the Visitor Centre on 020 8508 0028, email
epping.forest@cityoflondon.gov.uk
or visit
www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/eppingforest.
Ends
Epping Forest
Epping Forest, a major
public open space and a site of international importance for its
cultural and wildlife value, is owned and managed by the City of
London. The City of London Corporation is the local authority for
the City of London, the financial and commercial heart of Britain.
Since the 1870’s it has had a policy of protecting open spaces for
the enjoyment of Londoners. This policy was subsequently adopted by
central and local government and the Green Belt was born.
About Go Further Cycling Ltd
Go Further Cycling Ltd. Are based at Debden House Camp Site, Debden
Green, Loughton, Essex, IG10 2NZ
Email info@GoFurtherCycling.co.uk.
Press enquiries
Please contact Loretta
Lui
Email
Loretta.Lui@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Tel 020 7332 1528