Congratulations to Wiggo

Slightly off topic for a 'Liveable Whitchurch' blog but congratulations go to Bradley Wiggins for winning the 2012 BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award last night. Indeed we think there could only be one winner after his fantastic achievements in being the first Britain to win the Tour de France, then following it up with an Olympic Gold, but we do admit some bias.

Bradley Wiggins

Cycling has now truly been put on the Agenda and it is hoped the successes will lead to more investment for making our communities and our roads safer places for cyclists.

Wiggo attended a cycle-training session a few years back, run by Hampshire Cycle Training which was founded in Whitchurch eight years ago. He joined in riding with the children as they learned some of the skills to ride a bike safely. Maybe one day they will follow in his wheel tracks.

On related news it is great to learn that the Tour de France is to start in the UK in 2014 - many of us will remember when it came through Whitchurch in 1994 on only its second visit to these shores. In 2014 it is to start in Leeds with two Yorkshire stages before heading down to London for a third stage finish. Perhaps we should start growing those famous Wiggo sideburns!

Meanwhile Hampshire Cycle Training is still offering its free Dr Bike cycle safety checks to anyone in Whitchurch who is having Santa deliver a bicycle this Christmas. We also recommend North Hants Bikes in Church Street to purchase new bikes, spares and gifts for Christmas - a great bunch of guys.
See: FREE CYCLE CHECKS