Wokingham Bikeathon 2016
June 26 @ 9:00 am
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NEW THIS YEAR
We have lots of things for you and your friends and family to do. All the entertainment is in Broad Street
The Extreme Mountain Bike Show
The Extreme Mountain Bike Show is the UK and Europe’s number one mountain bike and Trials/BMX demonstration team led by the Multiple British and European trials bike champion Danny Butler. Go to http://www.extrememountainbikeshow.co.uk/ for all the details of what to expect. Shows will be at 11.30, 12.30 and 1.30 in Broad Street
Rollapaluza
We will have Rollapaluza giving you the ability to test your speed cycling abilities against both yourself and your mates. Full details at http://www.rollapaluza.com/. To see Sir Chris Hoy giving it a go have a look here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEucX3Hx_9U
He makes it look easy but I bet it’s not
Velocity Sports Cycling
These are the chaps to help you get the most out of your effort. By using some very fancy modern technology they can point you in the right direction and make your cycling so much easier. They will help you get the right saddle and the right position so if you want rid of the pain in your derriere drop in and see these guys http://velocitysportscycling.com/
Mountain Trax
http://www.mountain-trax.com/
Mountain Trax will bring along a static bike with a “turbo trainer ” for people to try out
Halfords Dr Bike
Halfords are our Dr Bike this year as Steve Johnson http://www.cycleservices.co.uk/ is in China advising a Chinese Bike manufacture. Call in and see the very helpful chaps from Halfords and get your bike checked over before you set off
My Journey and Balance Bikes
My Journey http://www.myjourneywokingham.com/ and Sustrans http://www.sustrans.org.uk/ will be running a balance bike track for young children. Here they will be able to try out a balance bike in a designated area. An instructor will be on hand to provide advice and guidance.
A Balance bike is a training bike that helps children learn balance and steering, they are a great way to get children ready for a pedal bike.
A great place to get you kids interested in cycling.
Urban Limits
Urban Limits http://www.urbanlimits.org/ will be at the Bikeathon providing advice on where you can find the best routes; thoughts on kit and maintenance; advice on security, road positioning and visibility as well as providing an interruption event which will consist of a cycling relay of a stage of the Tour de France using an interactive turbo trainer for anyone to cycle a section at whatever pace and for whatever distance they like!
Please note the location on the map is only approximate. If the location is not clear from the descriptive address please either see the event website or check with the event organiser the exact location of the event start/finish.