Following big increases in cycling during Bike Month June and Cycling September, Cycling CitizensMK is running two more competitions in December, one for businesses and one for schools, and an attempt to assemble the biggest number of Cycling Santas ever seen in MK (an unofficial attempt at the world record!) on Station Square at 5pm on Thursday 16th December. All are welcome to join.
Free Santa costumes for 40 people who are registered with Winter Wheelers and first in line from 4.30pm.
Following free Dr Bike services from Cycle Saviours 4-5pm, the Mayor will give un update on the Winter Wheelers competition results so far (businesses and schools) and prizes will be drawn from a ‘Santas Giveaway’ (prizes donated by Trek Bikes, Rutland Cycling, John Lewis, MK Council and others).
Cyclists are advised to check weather forecast before setting off and dress suitably warm and bright (with waterproofs in case of rain). Front and rear cycle lights must be used.
Agenda
- 5pm – Welcome from Ian Revell, MK Community Foundation CEO, & Father Christmas
- 5.05 – MK Mayor Mohammed Khan speaks about why cycling is important to Milton Keynes, then presents update on results of business and schools competitions so far
- 5.10 – Santas Giveaway prize draw – Father Christmas
- 5.30 – Briefing on cycle route and Risk Assessment – Tom Bulman
- 5.35 – Group photo and formation of cycle groups for the ride
- 5.40 – Short guided ride through CMK to Campbell Park Light Pyramid, including filming in Grafton Street underpass and at illuminated frame opposite MK Gallery, and back
- 6.15 – Return to Station Square & video interviews
Cycle safety & risk assessment
For the CMK Cycleround ride, guide riders (wearing pink hi-viz vests) will lead cycle groups of approximately 25 riders, maintaining a suitable speed to keep the group together, and will take front position at red traffic light stops. Riders must follow the Highway Code at all times. All riders above the age of 12 are individually responsible for their safety and any injuries through unsafe cycling. Teachers will attend in a personal capacity and hold no responsibility for the safety of students cycling. See risk assessment.
(Instructions to Guide Riders.)
Covid restrictions: Current government advice will be followed.
Competition registration: To take part in the competitions, register with Love To Ride.
For more information, contact Tom Bulman, cyclingmk@citizensuk.org, tel 07962 838685.