Plans for the year ahead

Thought i would post some thoughts about what we might try to achieve in 2013. there seems to be a number of things that we can do throughout the year including maintenance on the routes, signing, both upkeep and new signing. Edward is at present getting contracts signed for resurfacing, scraping back and vegetation cutting on both the sections around long Itchington and from Birdingbury to Draycote. When complete it should make upkeep much easier and if we do a few sessions through the year we should be able to keep We have made contact with the Canals and Rivers Trust - what was British Waterways and they are keen to work with us on improving the towpaths both where they form parts of the National Cycle Network and on other sections as they now want to encourage cycling on all towpaths. they will supply materials and some work power we just need to help get the material in place.so plenty of scope there for us to help. i would like to sign connecting routes to existing signed routes. We can also review signing and add distances where possible. leading rides for new cyclists and children would also be a great thing to do during the summer. I would like to see us make the section beyond the Fosse into a Mountain bike route. Let me know your ideas and availability, are Sundays and or Saturdays the best days for work? How many could do things on weekdays? Also what about evenings on the longer days of summer? Don't forget the Two Tunnels Bath opening and Festivol, look at the details on susnet.org.uk - mail me if you can't get onto the site. That's all for now! Bob