I WOULD like to take this opportunity to inform readers of an exciting new facility on our website providing detailed maps of the National Cycle Network as well as a virtual online tour.

It can be viewed on the internet at www.sustrans.org.uk.

The network offers many miles of cycle routes, much of which is along safe, peaceful, traffic-free paths.

It offers attractive opportunities for families to enjoy the countryside and towns as well as alternative fume-free routes for commuters and young people travelling to school.

By 2005 we will have completed 10,000 miles of the network and over half the population will be within a couple of miles of access.

The National Cycle Network is a Millennium Commission project supported by £43.5m of National Lottery funds.

Sustrans, the sustainable transport charity, has been able to provide this unique and informative facility with the generous sponsorship of Halfords.

KEVIN SAUNDERS,

senior press officer,

Sustrans,

King Street,

Bristol

November 28, 2001 11:10