For some years past a series of City Centre Rides has been organised by Sky, held in various cities across the UK, being very successful in bringing many thousands of local cyclists and visitors out on their bikes to cycle on the normally busy streets which are closed to motor traffic for the day.
The year 2016 was the last year of the Sky Rides and the mantle has been taken over very successfully by HSBC who have run three rides so far, one in Birmingham, one in Nottingham and one in Sheffield,
Here are some pictures of the Nottingham Ride.
The 6km ride route was centred on Trent Bridge, passing beneath it on both sides of the river and across the span as well.
Below ....................
. .........and above
The large hub, with administration, food, drinks, ice cream and bike maintenance by Halfords bike mechanics was all situated in the Hub on the Victoria Embankment.
Champion cyclist Laura Kenney was in attendance, answering questions and signing autographs - hence the large crowd.
Young Archie came along with his Mum and Dad, Momma Bear and Daddy Pig.
And somebody else ..........
Together with the attraction of riding along the riverside, the route took riders into and around, the Notts Forest football ground.
Through the Bubble Tunnel
A super event for families.
Return beneath the stadium.
Alongside the Trent.
Laura Kenney came along to honour us with her presence and to answer a few questions from the audience.
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