The theme for this years event, which takes place from June 11-19th, will be 'cycling to work'

Gearing up for National Bike Week

The 2016 edition of the National Bike Week is set to take place from June 11-19th.

Cycling UK, the main organizers of the event have announced that this years theme is ‘cycle to work’. The event will start with a breakfast reception for members of the All-Party Parlimentary Cycling Group at the Netherlands embassy in Central London. 

The event, which has a history dating back to 1923, features festivities including the Edimburgh Festival of Cycling, adult cycle training in Oldbury and Birmingham, and various team rides all over the UK. 

All information on upcoming events can be found on the National Bike Week website here.

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