Biking Is A Breeze

The Big Breeze Bike Ride took place in Lister Park earlier today.  The event, aimed mainly at women and young families took place on the traffic free roads around the park.  The participants were accompanied by experienced cyclists who were able to give a bit of help and guidance to those new to cycling, or those returning to cycling after a long break.  I think the overall aim of the scheme is to get more people onto bikes, which has got to be  a good thing. (Although I have to admit to leaving my own bike in the shed this morning and arriving by car as it was raining heavily)!

Skyride 2012

This was a real family friendly cycling event which took place today on traffic free roads between the new mirror pool in the town centre and Lister Park.  The main aim of the event is, I believe, to encourage more people onto bikes, and with an estimated 7,000 people taking part in todays Skyride I would say it  has been quite a success.  I did manage a lap of the circuit myself on my folding bike and really enjoyed it, the rest of the time I spent taking pictures, which I also really enjoy, so a doubly enjoyable day for me then!

A Sandwich And A Cup Of Tea

Yesterday was the first time out on the bike this year, just a short ride along the Leeds-Liverpool canal, a sandwich and a cup of tea and then back home again.  The stretch of canal in the picture is just beyond Apperley Bridge in the Leeds direction, and the bike, well that's my 'canal' bike, mudguards, prop stand and a big old fashioned canvas saddlebag.  And what do I need a big old fashioned saddlebag for?  For my big old fashioned flask of tea and sandwiches of course.