Transport for LondonBikeFest rides into Trafalgar Square
Event: BikeFest in the Square
Date: Sunday 12 June
Time: Starts 1pm, ends 5pm
Location: Trafalgar Square
BikeFest, hosted by Transport for London (TfL), kicks off this year's Bike Week.
The event will offer great entertainment for the whole family, including those who have never been near a saddle.
The event will have an array of bike themed activities including:
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Bike try out area for all ages and abilities
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Kids workshops to create accessories and badges
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Games and competitions
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Sculpture
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Theatre performances on bikes
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Puppet shows
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Guided bike rides around central London
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Street dance
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A style show and much more
TfL's Bike Doctor clinic will be on hand to offer free health check for bikes.
A team of mechanics will advise on minor bike ailments, from checking the gears to tightening up the brakes.
'Explore the city'
Free supervised cycle parking will also be available at the event and there will be a prize draw to win a brand new bike courtesy of TfL and Evans Cycles.
TfL's Managing Director of Surface Transport, Peter Hendy, said:
"During the summer we want as many people as possible to hop on a bike to explore the city.
"BikeFest in the Square will show people that cycling in London is fun, enjoyable and a great way to get around.
"There will be some great family entertainment on offer, including bikes for hire and I hope people will take the chance to experience for themselves the buzz and benefits of cycling in London."
- For further information about cycling in London, visit TfL's cycling site
- Bike Week and Bike2Work Week run from 11 June-19 June. For more information visit the Bike Week website
