Telford Cycle Centre will be launched in the 140 acre park described as a “jewel” for cyclists by Cycle Experience, a national provider of cycle training and cycling promotion services and the organisation managing the Cycle Centre.

They are introducing regular roadshows in the park with bikes for parents with young children, balance bikes for toddlers up to a range of bikes for all ages even including tandems for two and electric bikes.

There will be cycle hire, lessons from experts and group rides along the Silkin Way, a 14 mile “green corridor” of well surfaced pathways built on disused canal beds and railway lines opened in 1977 by the then Prime Minister James Callaghan.

“Telford Town Park is a jewel for cycling. I wish every town had such a fantastic facility,” said Nick Moon, who runs Cycle Experience, part of Telford’s TTC Group, a UK leader in road safety education.

The cycle centre opens at the visitor centre on Saturday July 19 with a try-out roadshow in an arena where anyone can experience what it is like to ride mountain bikes, road and commuter cycles, electric bikes, tricycles and tandems. There will also be child seats and trailers for parents with young children and other specialist fun bikes.

“We have an exciting series of events to encourage everyone from 18 months to 80 plus to get cycling. This is all about encouraging people to try cycling, enjoy the outdoors and help to maintain a fitter and healthier lifestyle,” said Nick.

There will be learn to balance and ride sessions for 3 to 12-year-olds, a children’s mountain bike club, group guided rides for families and adults and cycle maintenance training.

Cycle roadshows start this Summer to co-ordinate with the school holidays and for all year round cycling.