Although the predicted rain held off, conditions were not ideal with strong gusts over Freshwater Bay and a southerly crosswind along the Military Road which challenged the riders’ bike handling skills to the limits
The council say that many of the diseased trees can be made safe by the removal of branches or other minor works, but unfortunately, some will need to be removed
The team at People Powered are keen to seek the views of residents in Cowes, Northwood and Gurnard on how improvements can be made for cyclists and those on foot
TV presenter and Isle of Wight fan, Nick Baker, crossed the Solent for a cycle tour to visit his favourite spots and find out more about the Island's exciting environmental initiatives