A bike festival will take place this Thursday as part of a campaign to encourage Northumberland residents to travel more sustainably.
The Pop Up Bike Festival is an extension of The Big Northumberland Gear Change, a campaign encouraging residents to slow down and move around the county by walking, cycling and public transport more often to reach its net zero target by 2030. Taking place in Blyth's Market Place from 10:00 - 16:00, there will be demonstrations and coaching sessions by the 3SIXTY BMX stunt team, young children can try out balance bikes and e-bikes will be there for people of all ages to experience.
Visitors are also being encouraged to bring their own bikes for a checkup from Dr Bike where mechanics will be carrying out bike safety inspections with the aim of helping everyone to stay safe, as well as increasing sustainable travel. As well as the activities in Market Place, children can take part in a 'Doodle Bike' colouring session inside the Keel Row Shopping Centre to help design a BMX bike frame featuring landmarks in Blyth, while there will be more information on The Big Northumberland Gear Change initiative and the regeneration of Blyth Town Centre.
