The Festival Launch Saturday 18th September 2010 10am – 4pm at County Hall car park, Newport
Have a go at the challenging obstacle course, learn new cycling skills, or join in with one of the free guided ride leading to the event. There will also be cycle security information, road safety displays and lots more family entertainment including face painting and magic shows.
Watch the amazing mountain bike stunt shows and witness riders launching into the air to ridiculous heights and performing unbelievable stunts! The riders perform grinds, spins, flips and all sorts of crazy technical moves. They will also provide coaching for the public between displays so bring your wheels and have a go.
Back again to cause mayhem on the river medina is the infamous Sink or Swim event. Riders navigate a pedal-powered vessel across the river avoiding the water below! Entrants are encouraged to build their own pedal-powered bike/boat, take to the river and race against each other. If you think that you could Invent a machine to pedal your way across the Medina for this year's race either as an individual or team then please telephone 01983 823070 or contact us. There will be prizes for the fastest crossing as well as the most beautifully dressed vessel. Set sail to the Isle of Wight and give Sink or Swim a go! Sink or Swim is a "ride" across the River Medina where riders navigate a pedal powered vessel across the river avoiding the water below! This event is fun for all the family and spectators will have the opportunity to ride one of our Cycling Festival Swans after the "riders" have taken to the water. A safety craft will be on hand to make sure everyone is safe and sound!