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In May 2010 singer Paul Heaton will set out on one of the most unusual tours that any pop artist has ever embarked upon. The ex. Housemartins and Beautiful South front man will set off on a 1000 mile round trip, travelling by bicycle all over England, to play in local pubs across the country – celebrating and promoting two Great British pastimes - cycling and supping ale!      He’ll begin his journey, by setting off with a quick half from the most famous (if not quite real!) boozer in the UK – The Rovers Return in Manchester. Paul will be followed by his band and touring team who will also be staying in the places they encounter along the way. Fans are encouraged to cycle to the gigs and to join the journey between shows with Paul and his team.   Paul Heaton: “I’m looking forward to pedalling around the country to promote cycling and the British pub. Both are very close to my heart. I’ve been cycling all my life and the British pub has provided most of my favourite stop off points. It saddens me to hear about so many pubs closing on a weekly basis so I want to do all I can to get people back to their local.”   Heaton will be playing tracks from his new solo record as well as the occasional song from his extensive back catalogue. Paul has sold several million records and played all over the world. However, any fan of Paul will know, you will see as great a show in the The Flying Horse in Rochdale as any stadium or arena.   5 May The Flying Horse - Rochdale, Lancs  6 May The Red Lion - Winsford, Cheshire 7 May The Horseshoe Inn - Ratlinghope, Shrops 8 May The Durham Ox - Shrewley, Warwicks 10 May The Three Horseshoes - Radnage, Bucks 11 May The Star Inn - Alton, Hants 12 May The Plough - Coldharbour, Surrey 13 May The Monarch - Camden, London 15 May The Bulls Head – St. Neots, Cambs 16 May The White Hart - Ufford, Lincs 17 May The Unicorn - Gunthorpe, Notts 18 May The Rockingham Arms - Rotherham, Yorks 20 May The White Horse - Hutton Cranswick, Yorks 21 May The Original Oak - Headingley, Yorks 22 May The Royal Hotel - Great Harwood, Lancs 23 May The Southern - Chorlton, Gtr Manchester   Tickets – priced £15 - go on sale 9am Friday 12th March from www.paulheatonmusic.co.uk / www.gigsandtours.com or in person from the pub.     (http://www.hallornothing.com/index.php/paul_heaton_-_a_1000_mile_bicycle_journey_to_save_the_english_pub/)