Bracknell

A Get Cycling roadshow is being held in Bracknell town centre on Saturday, June 17, as part of Bike Week - the UK's annual celebration of cycling.

The roadshow will give residents the chance to have a ride on different styles of bikes, find out about cycling in Bracknell Forest and talk to experts. There is also the chance to win a brand new bike from Bracknell Cycles.

Other bike-related events are taking place, including an event at Bracknell Leisure Centre on Friday, June 16, where children will be able to try out different styles of bikes, have a maintenance workshop and see a safety presentation.

Also, the latest link in the borough's cyclepath network - connecting Budham Way and Babbage Way - will be opened on Wednesday, June 14. And staff from the Council and other local organisations are being encouraged to do their bit by holding Bike to Work days.

Phillip Burke, Council travel plan co-ordinator, said: "These events are designed to promote safe cycling across Bracknell Forest. If more people cycled to school or work, it would make a real difference to life in the borough."

Cllr Mary Ballin, Executive Member for Planning and the Environment, said: "Cycling is not only a fun leisure activity that keeps you fit and healthy, using your bike for short trips also helps the environment, because it is a pollution free way of getting around.”

Bracknell Forest Borough Council