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Imaging Cycling Photography Competition!
To celebrate June’s London Cycle Challenge and the 2012 Olympic Road Race coming through the borough, Kingston Council is running an ‘Imaging Cycling’ photography competition on the theme of ‘my cycling life’.
We are looking for pictures that represent the whole range of the cycling experience from picnics and wicker baskets to lycra and mountain bike mud.
A selection of the best pictures will form part of an exhibition to promote cycling in Kingston in the run up to the town’s hosting of the Olympic Road Race in 2012.
A panel of independent judges will choose the most outstanding photo and the photographer will win a compact digital camera and the two runners up will each receive cycling accessories worth over £50!
The closing date for entries is 12 September 2011 - so get snapping!
Full terms and conditions and details of how to submit your photos can be found on the Imaging Cycling Photography Competition page or by emailing cycling@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
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Celebrate Cycling Sunday 7 August
Kingston Council’s cycling team, will be hosting a free event in August which will be held in two locations in the town centre. The event is aimed at all ages and abilities, including those who are new to cycling.
Bike maintenance and cycling tips: Kingston Market Place, Sunday 7 August, 10am – 3pm
If you’re thinking about starting cycling, or haven’t cycled for a while come along to the Market Place where cycle trainers will spend the day giving cycling enthusiasts advice on how to stay safe on the roads as well as top tips for looking after your bike.
Bikes will be available to take for a test ride, while Dr Bike will be on hand to offer bike maintenance advice. There will also be free bike repair classes throughout the day as well as demonstrations on how to fix common problems.
If you are looking for a new bike there will be a selection of bikes to view, courtesy of the Kingston Specialized Concept Store - and for those on a more modest budget, there will be reconditioned bicycles from local charity Eco-op.
Members of the Kingston Cycle Campaign and the London Cycle Campaign will also be free to offer advice.
Cycling with young children: grounds of the Guildhall, High Street, Sunday 7 August, 10.30am – 3pm
Cycling is a fun and healthy activity for all ages and an ideal family activity. Cycling trainers will be on hand all day to offer guidance for cycling with children and there will also be bikes with trailers, child seats and tag-alongs to test drive and assemble.
Other highlights of the day include an opportunity for all ages to cycle in a safe environment, refreshments and information about Sky Rides – rides organised by British Cycling.
For more information about cycling in Kingston or the event, please contact the Environmental Services Contact Centre on 020 8547 5002 or email leslie.hunt@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
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