Milton Keynes Launches Festival of Cycling - March 15th to 30th
March 15th to 30thMilton Keynes City Council, in collaboration with Cycling Citizens and Mayor Cllr Marie Bradburn, has announced a new Festival of Cycling, taking place from March 15th to 30th. The festival aims to promote cycling throughout the city with a variety of free and engaging activities.
The festival schedule includes:
- March 15-23: Ride Anywhere Week (sign up at www.lovetoride.net)
- March 24-April 4: Big Walk and Wheel to School
- March 27: Bike Register Marking, Midsummer Place in CMK by the bike racks
- March 27: Follow The Rabbit ride, Unity Place (Station Square entrance)
- March 28: Gentle Social Women’s Ride at Willen Lake
- March 30: Parks Trust Parks and Ride, Campbell Park
Detailed information about all cycling events can be found at Get Around MK Events.
A highlight of the festival is a photography competition featuring four categories, each with a £25 Freewheel voucher prize, courtesy of Madison Cycles.
- Find the Mayor: Capture Mayor Bradburn cycling somewhere in Central Milton Keynes between March 15th and 30th.
- Wheelie Good: Share a selfie, short video, or photo of yourself and loved ones enjoying cycling in MK’s parks.
- Follow the Rabbit: Photograph or film the Mayor following a giant rabbit on a bike around MK on March 27th.
- Instaworthy: Showcase your photographic skills by submitting a photo of an inspiring MK cycling location or subject.
For comprehensive information on all MK cycling events, visit www.getaroundmk/events.
Mayor Bradburn stated, “Milton Keynes is a fantastic city for cycling, with miles of redways and abundant green spaces. This competition is a chance for everyone to get creative and enjoy the outdoors while highlighting the benefits of cycling.”
“With spring arriving, it’s the ideal time to get active. Join me this month and cycle a mile for the mayor, as every pedal contributes to a cleaner, greener, and healthier Milton Keynes.”
