Pedal Power

Lee Suthard on the track

PEDAL POWER: Bronze for Speedy Lee

The plan to get Northwich cycling

The plan to get Northwich cycling

The plan to get Northwich cycling

Jim Duffy, far right, and team cycle through London at the end of their 212-mile journey

Jim Duffy, far right, and team cycle through London at the end of their 212-mile journey

PEDAL POWER: Kit man's cycling journey

Lee Suthard during Weaver Valley Cycling Club's club 10. Picture by John Keen

Lee Suthard during Weaver Valley Cycling Club's club 10. Picture by John Keen

PEDAL POWER: What's next for World Champion Lee

Steve Hall, from Gadbrook Park's Bike to Work Day, and Richard Wilding, from Wild Bikes, with Mark Bowyer, from Roberts Bakery, who won first prize of a bike for taking part in the initiative and Elangovan Anand, from The Hut, who won third prize.

Steve Hall, from Gadbrook Park's Bike to Work Day, and Richard Wilding, from Wild Bikes, with Mark Bowyer, from Roberts Bakery, who won first prize of a bike for taking part in the initiative and Elangovan Anand, from The Hut, who won third prize.

PEDAL POWER: Workers urged to try a bike commute

Riders on the start line of the 2014 festival

Riders on the start line of the 2014 festival

Powering on for the second cycling festival

The riders who took part in last year's event

The riders who took part in last year's event

PEDAL POWER: Cyclists gear up for tough Snowdon mountain challenge

L-R Gaz Entwistle, Paul Rees, Richard Timson, Paul Parker

L-R Gaz Entwistle, Paul Rees, Richard Timson, Paul Parker

Rugby parents cycle 200 miles to raise money for club

Carl Ruebotham, Graham Gregory, Jason Black and Warren Phillips prepare for their challenge

Carl Ruebotham, Graham Gregory, Jason Black and Warren Phillips prepare for their challenge

PEDAL POWER: Cyclists gear up for UK ride

Boris Johnson MP and Graham Evans MP are fans of Pedal Power

Boris Johnson MP and Graham Evans MP are fans of Pedal Power

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PEDAL POWER: Boris Johnson gives our campaign the thumbs up

A triumphant Dame Sarah Storey crosses the finish line

A triumphant Dame Sarah Storey crosses the finish line

PEDAL POWER: Glory for Storey in Cheshire Classic

The teams during the Wattbike challenge

The teams during the Wattbike challenge

PEDAL POWER: Cyclists triumph in 24-hour challenge

PEDAL POWER: Plans come together for a cycle-friendly Northwich

PEDAL POWER: Plans come together for a cycle-friendly Northwich

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PEDAL POWER: Plans come together for a cycle-friendly Northwich

Adrian Derbyshire shows off his hand cycle.

Adrian Derbyshire shows off his hand cycle.

Inspirational hand cyclist makes a difference in Hartford

Weaver Valley Cycling Club at their new home with Winnington Park Rugby Club, in Burrows Hill.

Weaver Valley Cycling Club at their new home with Winnington Park Rugby Club, in Burrows Hill.

Winnington Park RFC

PEDAL POWER: New home for cycling club

Riders set off for the five-mile ride at last year's event.

Riders set off for the five-mile ride at last year's event.

Entries open for Pedal Power Festival rides

Cyclist Salma Kamaluddin and Melissa Newland, from St Luke's, get ready for Cycletta.

Cyclist Salma Kamaluddin and Melissa Newland, from St Luke's, get ready for Cycletta.

Cycling is a Breeze for Salma

PEDAL POWER: Wheels are turning in west Cheshire

PEDAL POWER: Wheels are turning in west Cheshire

PEDAL POWER: Wheels are turning in west Cheshire

Carol Roberts and Lisa Gordon plan the Wattbike challenge at The Old Star

Carol Roberts and Lisa Gordon plan the Wattbike challenge at The Old Star

PEDAL POWER: Watt a challenge for cyclists

Breeze cyclists and Cllr Mike Jones welcome Jennie Price, chief executive of Sport England, to Cheshire.

Breeze cyclists and Cllr Mike Jones welcome Jennie Price, chief executive of Sport England, to Cheshire.

PEDAL POWER: Breeze riders bring This Girl Can campaign to life for area

Breeze cyclists and Cllr Mike Jones welcome Jennie Price, chief executive of Sport England, to Cheshire.

Breeze cyclists and Cllr Mike Jones welcome Jennie Price, chief executive of Sport England, to Cheshire.

PEDAL POWER: Cycling proves that This Girl Can

Supporters from Weaver Valley Cycling Club, Winsford Wheelers, North Cheshire Clarion and Northwich, Winsford and Middlewich town councils at the Pedal Power Festival 2015 launch.

Supporters from Weaver Valley Cycling Club, Winsford Wheelers, North Cheshire Clarion and Northwich, Winsford and Middlewich town councils at the Pedal Power Festival 2015 launch.

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Pedal Power Festival rides again

Chris Craggs prepares for Lejog.

Chris Craggs prepares for Lejog.

PEDAL POWER: Chris prepares for Lejog

PEDAL POWER: Long distance riding with new ambassador

Cyclists enjoy the 2014 Macmillan Cycletta Cheshire.

Cyclists enjoy the 2014 Macmillan Cycletta Cheshire.

PEDAL POWER: Extra challenge at 2015 Cycletta

Jacob races in the Manchester Regional Track League.

Jacob races in the Manchester Regional Track League.

PEDAL POWER: Teen cyclist reflects on a year of racing success

PEDAL POWER: Keep your bike safe from thieves

PEDAL POWER: Keep your bike safe from thieves

PEDAL POWER: Keep your bike safe from thieves

Cyclists can be spotted wearing all sorts to keep their spirits up in winter. Jonny Decamps came to a Christmas 10-mile time trial on Sunday, organised by the Weaver Valley Cycling Club, as a 'Flying bath'. Picture by Johnny Pardoe.

Cyclists can be spotted wearing all sorts to keep their spirits up in winter. Jonny Decamps came to a Christmas 10-mile time trial on Sunday, organised by the Weaver Valley Cycling Club, as a 'Flying bath'. Picture by Johnny Pardoe.

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PEDAL POWER: Weaver Valley's winter riding tips

Michelle Roberts, Melanie McAnaw, Adam Jarvis and Emma Glasgow are all passionate about Headwater's holidays.

Michelle Roberts, Melanie McAnaw, Adam Jarvis and Emma Glasgow are all passionate about Headwater's holidays.

PEDAL POWER: Spotlight on cycling holidays

Stewart Walsh hopes to create a lasting cycling legacy in Cheshire.

Stewart Walsh hopes to create a lasting cycling legacy in Cheshire.

PEDAL POWER: Plans for a bike co-op

Mackenzie Batey-Gray, 11, on his bike.

Mackenzie Batey-Gray, 11, on his bike.

Schoolboy stars in TV advert

Paralympic and world champions to race in Northwich

Paralympic and world champions to race in Northwich

Paralympic and world champions to race in Northwich

Damon Horrill has plans for the riverside redevelopment of Barons Quay.

Damon Horrill has plans for the riverside redevelopment of Barons Quay.

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Entrepreneur in plans for a 'cultural' centre

Cyclists from Weaver Valley Cycling Club and Breeze form a guard of honour at the funeral of Claire O'Brien. n143620

Cyclists from Weaver Valley Cycling Club and Breeze form a guard of honour at the funeral of Claire O'Brien. n143620

Tributes paid to a 'shining light for cycling'

Carla Kompany is taking part in this year's Macmillan Cycletta Cheshire.

Carla Kompany is taking part in this year's Macmillan Cycletta Cheshire.

PEDAL POWER: challenge event for women

Team Sky will race through Northwich during the Tour of Britain.

Team Sky will race through Northwich during the Tour of Britain.

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PEDAL POWER: Northwich gets ready to welcome the Tour of Britain

Lee Suthard in action wearing his national champions' jersey.

Lee Suthard in action wearing his national champions' jersey.

PEDAL POWER: National track champion from down the road

Reporter Gina Bebbington cannot follow the cycle route any further because there is no way to get her heavy bike over the bridge.

Reporter Gina Bebbington cannot follow the cycle route any further because there is no way to get her heavy bike over the bridge.

PEDAL POWER: Help us make Northwich cycle safe

Rod Clansey and Chris Shaw raised £2,000 and learned a lot on their three-day 300-mile ride through France.

Rod Clansey and Chris Shaw raised £2,000 and learned a lot on their three-day 300-mile ride through France.

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PEDAL POWER: Chris and Rod's cycling adventure

Nick Fountain, from Starley-Primal Pro Cycling.

Nick Fountain, from Starley-Primal Pro Cycling.

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PEDAL POWER: The people's team encourages riders

Theresa Bateman and Pam Ford are embarking on a charity bike ride at the start of National Bike Week.

Theresa Bateman and Pam Ford are embarking on a charity bike ride at the start of National Bike Week.

PEDAL POWER: How mid Cheshire will celebrate National Bike Week

Mike and Sue Hornby are the epitome of everyday cycling. The Weaverham couple are our Pedal Power Ambassadors for this style of bike riding and have supported the campaign since it started in November 2012.

Mike and Sue Hornby are the epitome of everyday cycling. The Weaverham couple are our Pedal Power Ambassadors for this style of bike riding and have supported the campaign since it started in November 2012.

Pedal Power is ready to celebrate National Bike Week

Victoria with Kate Muddiman, who is helping to organise this year's event.

Victoria with Kate Muddiman, who is helping to organise this year's event.

PEDAL POWER: Olympic star in Cycletta event

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VIDEO & PICTURES: Cyclists brave mud and rain for Pedal Power Festival

The community comes together to launch Northwich Pedal Power Festival

The community comes together to launch Northwich Pedal Power Festival

Pedal Power Festival opens for entries

Adrian Derbyshire on his hand cycle.

Adrian Derbyshire on his hand cycle.

Athlete Adrian Derbyshire to ride at Pedal Power Festival

Kaite Archibald leads the Cheshire Classic 2014

Kaite Archibald leads the Cheshire Classic 2014

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Katie Archibald 'on fire' at cycling race - with video

World record BMXer to bring show to Northwich

World record BMXer to bring show to Northwich

World record BMXer to bring show to Northwich

Family on their bikes for Romanian school

Family on their bikes for Romanian school

Family on their bikes for Romanian school

The Cheshire Classic is looking to name an inspiring cyclist.

The Cheshire Classic is looking to name an inspiring cyclist.

PEDAL POWER: Nominate your inspiring woman

Phil Scott is encouraging cyclists to go the distance for 2nd Wharton Scouts.

Phil Scott is encouraging cyclists to go the distance for 2nd Wharton Scouts.

PEDAL POWER: Cyclists urged to pedal the distance for Scouts

PCSOs Phil Hambleton, Nicola Smith and Barbara Billington are urging people not to cycle through the pedestrianised town centre in Northwich.

PCSOs Phil Hambleton, Nicola Smith and Barbara Billington are urging people not to cycle through the pedestrianised town centre in Northwich.

PEDAL POWER: Police urge cyclists to respect pedestrianised areas

Callum Wright, 13, leaps over the ramps.

Callum Wright, 13, leaps over the ramps.

PEDAL POWER: Weaverham community illuminates safe cycling

John Herety speaks to members of Weaver Valley Cycling Club at their annual dinner and awards evening.

John Herety speaks to members of Weaver Valley Cycling Club at their annual dinner and awards evening.

PEDAL POWER: John Herety speaks to Weaver Valley Cycling Club