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Cycling lovers from across the country identify the best routes the UK has to offer.
Oisin Sands
Editor of sportive.com
Route:
Rostrevor to Carlingford, County Down (30-42 miles)
“My favourite bike ride would start in Rostrevor,County Down,where I grew up,” says Oisin Sands.
The ride takes in some breathtaking views on the way to the pretty harbour town of Carlingford. From Carlingford,head back to Newry. Or save on tired legs by taking the ferry from Omeath on the south side to Warrenpoint in the summer,and cycling the short distance back to the start.
Kirsty Ho Fat
Cycle journalist
Route:
Hadrian's Cycleway, Ravenglass to South Shields (174 miles)
This route follows the length of Hadrian's Wall and takes in coastal views and oldfashioned market towns.
“The ride weaves through the dramatic countryside of the North, my homeland, before finishing in South Shields,” says Kirsty,who in 2016 completed a 4,000mile ride around the coast of Britain with her father.
Helen Curry
National Cycle Network project officer
Route:
Union Canal,Linlithgow to the Falkirk Wheel (12 miles)
This flat journey along the Scottish branch of the Union Canal is a favourite with Helen Curry. “Follow the towpath (拉船路) along the northern bank of the canal and cross the River Avon,” says Helen.“You'll pass the impressive ruins of Almond Castle.”
At over 2,000 feet long, you'll be cycling through Scotland's longest canal tunnel.
Kristian House
2016 National Road Race Champion
Route:
Middlewich Loop (55 miles)
“This is a shorter loop I do when I'm not training,starting and finishing in Middlewich,”says racing cyclist Kristian House.
This hilly route isn't for the fainthearted (胆怯的).
This stretch climbs 670 feet and offers some wonderful views, including your first sight of Britain's secondhighest pub.
[解题导语] 本文是应用文。文章介绍了几位骑行爱好者推荐的在英国最好的骑行路线。
1.Which ride is the longest?
A.Middlewich Loop. B.H