Bike Week heads-up for cycling event organisers

More local event organisers are being sought by the promoters of Bike Week – the UK’s annual celebration of cycling – as they plan to get ‘more people cycling more often’. Bike Week is 17-25 June in 2006 and the Bike2Work campaign will run for the whole week. At least 1,500 events are expected to attract more than 250,000 participants.
National co-ordinator Nick Harvey said: ‘Local events are the lifeblood of Bike Week. We are seeking more cycling enthusiasts to organise short rides that appeal to novices. Bike Week is a great opportunity to encourage people who are starting or returning to cycling to join an organised ride at an easy pace. All cycling events and rides can be promoted as part of Bike Week and we particularly welcome enquiries from new volunteers.’
Bike Week provides £5M public liability insurance for organisers plus free posters, stickers, balloons and prize draw entry forms. All registered events get listed at www.bikeweek.org.uk and will receive PR support. To request a free 2006 Event Organisers Guide phone 0845 612 0661, email [email protected] or write to Bike Week HQ, 10 South Pallant, Chichester, PO19 1SU.

http://www.bikeweek.org.uk/