Variety of bikes to try out at Cycle City York roadshow (From York Press)

Variety of bikes to try out at Cycle City York roadshow

7:38am Monday 8th November 2010 in Cycling news By Haydn Lewis, haydn.lewis@thepress.co.uk

CYCLISTS are being invited to try out a range of new bikes at a Cycle City York roadshow.

The free cycling try-out roadshow will be staged in St Sampson’s Square, York, on Saturday, and families will be able to have a go on a wide variety of bikes.

There will also be a Dr Bike session for people to take their own bikes along to for help with minor repairs and maintenance advice.

The event is the latest in Cycling City York’s programme of activities aimed at encouraging people of all ages to try cycling.

It follows on from the success of the cycling try-out sessions that were organised as part of the Festival Of Cycling in September, which proved very popular with members of the public.

The roadshow will be run by Cycle Experience, which works with councils and other organisations across the country to help get more people cycling.

Graham Titchener, programme manager for Cycling City York, said: “This is a great opportunity for all the family to come along and have fun trying out a wide range of bikes, as well as a chance to seek help with repairs to your own bike.

“People will also be able to pick up lots of useful information and advice on choosing the right bike; route planning; cycle maintenance; and how to keep themselves and their bike safe.

“The try-out sessions that we held at the Festival Of Cycling this year and the year before were a big hit with people of all ages, and I hope that everyone will make the most of this latest opportunity to come along and try out different types of cycles.”

Parents will also be able to have a go on bikes with trailers, child seats and even tandems that allow children to be carried on the back. The event will run from 11am to 4pm.

For more information, visit the Cycling City York website at cyclingcityyork.org.uk or phone 07825 229210.