TRANSFORM your bike into a mighty chariot, dress in your finest Roman tunics or battle armour and join in the pedal-powered fun for a Roman bike parade during the Easter holidays!
On Saturday 26 April, families are invited to join in a free bike ride being held by Ride Leicester as part of the Old Town Festival.
Starting from Leicester Cathedral Gardens at 12pm, the easygoing, one-mile ride will loop around the city centre and is suitable for riders of all ages and abilities.
And the day before, on Friday 25 April, visit the community hub in the Haymarket shopping centre to join a free workshop where you can transform your bike helmet into a bold Centurion design!
Janet Hudson, transport development officer at Leicester City Council, said: “Everyone is welcome on our colourful, noisy bike parade to celebrate the Old Town Festival. Our rickshaws will be transformed into Roman chariots for the occasion, and we’re really looking forward to seeing how people incorporate the Roman theme into the bikes or their outfits!
“Whether or not you choose to dress up, all are welcome on our ride, which will tour the free activities going on at the Old Town festival. A legendary cycling adventure awaits!”
Assistant city mayor for transport and environment, Cllr Geoff Whittle, said: “These bike parades are fast becoming a popular fixture of our festivals, with the last ones at Light Up Leicester proving to be a real hit.
“They’re a great way for families to cycle together and see just how easy it can be to get around by bike. We’re very pleased to be supporting Ride Leicester with a regular programme of social bike rides.”
Sign up for the bike parade here: https://letsride.co.uk/rides/roman-festival-bike-parade
Find out more about the Old Town festival here: https://www.visitleicester.info/whats-on/old-town-festival-p709811
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