ACCESS restrictions still in place in rural areas around Darlington have led to a reduced field of events in an annual cycling festival.
The closure of some rights of way have led to four rides in the Darlington Cycling Festival 2001 being cancelled - the first of which were scheduled for this weekend.
The four rides cancelled are the Trailquest Challenge and Salters Circular and the Neasham Figure of Eight, which were due to take place on Saturday and Sunday, and the Catkill Trail and Heighington Boot, which were scheduled for June 23 and 24.
The remaining rides featured in the festival are so far unaffected by the restrictions, and the organisers at Darlington Borough Council are confident they will go ahead as planned.
For further details, contact Jeff Dawson at the council's leisure services department, on (01325) 388427.
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