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After the success of the inaugural Chapelton Bike Ride in 2016, which raised over £6,500 for North East Sensory Services, the event returns to the village of Chapelton, near Newtonhill, and promises a day of fun for all the family. Sponsored by Burness Paull, the event has something for all ages and abilities, with the choice of either 42-mile and 12-mile bike routes for cyclists, or a 2.4 mile walk through the grounds of Elsick House. Starting and finishing at Hume Square in Chapelton, the bike ride takes cyclists into the seaside town of Stonehaven, through Fetteresso and Durris Forests, before leading them towards Maryculter and the picturesque banks of the River Dee, then looping back round towards the quaint village of Chapelton. There will also be plenty of activities available for visitors and spectators, including live music, arts and craft stalls, plus market stalls featuring delicious produce from local suppliers. All funds raised from the event will go to North East Sensory Services (NESS), a charity that supports over 6,000 people in the North-east with visual and hearing impairments.  Registration costs £15 per person for the 42-mile route, £5 per person for the 12-mile route, or £15 for a team of four for the 12-mile cycle. Register for the Chapelton Bike Ride at  www.chapeltonbikeride.co.uk.