Medway Cycling Festival returns this weekend with nine days of events and activities aiming to get everyone out and about on two wheels.

The festival, which runs from Saturday, June 8 until Sunday, June 16, marks the start of a summer of cycling in Medway and encourages riders of all ages to explore local cycle routes.

There will be a number of free rides of different lengths and abilities exploring local landmarks to try. Go to letsride.co.uk for details of where to find one.

There will also be free adult beginners’ lessons and the chance to sign up for next month’s Medway Big Ride.

To sign up and find out more go to medway.gov.uk/bigride

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