Scores of people took to their bikes this week for a special taster day ride.
The wheely-good try out session was organised as part of the BikeAbility project, which gives people of all abilities the opportunity to cycle.
Up to 50 people turned up to the Withybush Showground in Haverfordwest on Tuesday to use the range of specially designed machines on offer.
And among them was Pembrokeshire‘s very own ‘Stigio’ mystery test driver! (courtesy of PW Motors Ltd).
“We were delighted with the response which shows that there is a demand for this kind of project in Pembrokeshire,” said Councillor Huw George, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People.
“We would like to see all people, whatever their abilities, enjoy the pleasures and health benefits of cycling and under this scheme everyone can have a go.”
BikeAbility Wales provides everyone with the opportunity of riding a bike by offering a variety of specially designed machines – including handcycles, trikes, quadcycles, tandems and wheelchair bikes.
First set up in Swansea some years ago the scheme’s organisers now hope to expand into Pembrokeshire.
Tuesday’s taster day was organised by Pembrokeshire County Council and Pembrokeshire Greenways and funded by Health Challenge Pembrokeshire. It followed a successful try out session in December with further taster days now planned.
For more details contact Rhian Higgins, Greenways Initiative officer, on 01437 776313.
