A NEW Droitwich Cycling, Walking and Wheeling Festival is set to be launched in the town to promote the benefits of active travel.
The event will take place in the town as part of SaltFest on September 5 and 6 10am 5pm.
Among the activities which will be part of the festival will be promoting the Droitwich Cycling, Walking and Wheeling Group.
SaltFest organiser Simon Berry said it was a delight the group had joined. creating a new annual event.
Festival visiting cyclists can have their bikes stored in a secure compound and will be issued with a numbered ticket so they can collect it later.
While in the compound, people’s bikes will be given a check-up to ensure they are roadworthy by the group’s repair team and they can have their cycles registered with West Mercia Police and Wychavon District Council.
The main showcase spectacle for the event will be a colourful cyclists carnival-style fancy dress parade with cyclists and walkers gathering and parading in Droitwich High Street.
And another venture for the festival will be bike shop sales whereby donated bikes can be sold or part exchanged at very affordable prices to get more people in Droitwich cycling.
Visit: saltfestdroitwich.co.uk/cycle-fest for more on the Droitwich Cycling, Walking and Wheeling Group and the festival.
And go to: droitwich-cycling-walking-wheeling.co.uk/contact/ to book a place on the parade.
