Family cycling day well supported in Cheshire

Cheshire County Council’s road safety unit, in partnership with Oulton Park racing circuit, invited all Cheshire primary schools and pre-school groups to cycle around the track at Oulton Park in a sponsored event to raise money for their schools or charity groups, and to promote family cycling. In total 1500 riders took part in the event on Sunday 15 June.

The event also included a variety of displays and exhibitions from Cheshire Constabulary, a local bicycle retailer, the Groundwork Trust and bicycle manufacturer Raleigh, as well as competitions and fun sessions throughout the day.

A ‘Let's Bike Safely’ competition ran for schools participating in the Cheshire Cycle Training scheme. The competition was won by a team of pupils from Egerton Primary School in Knutsford who were presented with their trophies by senior road safety officer Andrea Gray.

Another highlight of the day was the end of year presentation to Junior Road Safety Officers, which took place in the Jackie Stewart Business Centre.

Further informtion about this story can be obtained from Sara Collins, COLLINSS@cheshire.gov.uk.