Edward Timpson

Cycling event wheely good

Crewe and Nantwich Chronicle

Crewe Library has set the wheels in motion with a special cycling event.

In a weekend of cycling awareness, author and cycling enthusiast Chris Smith spoke about his epic ride to Beijing.

Ghostriders also provided a number of BMX bikes for people to try out, while there were also interactive bikes and various unusual bikes loaned by Supreme Cycles, including two penny farthings.

Mayor of Crewe, Jacquie Weatherill, Cllr Roy Cartlidge and MP Edward Timpson were keen promoters of the event.

Mr Timpson is a regular bike user and places great value on encouraging responsible cycling from an early age, recalling the popular ‘cycling proficiency’ courses from his school days, the equivalent of which today is Bike It and Bikeability.

To conclude the cycle celebration, Cllr Cartlidge presented Amy Lewis with her Supreme Cycles prize bike for her winning entry in the colouring and caption competition.

Amy said: “I am so very excited and grateful to everyone who judged my picture to be the best.

“Thank you very much for my wonderful surprise.”