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Hundreds of events planned across the country The UK’s biggest mass-participation cycling event starts today, hoping to kick off a national summer of cycling for over half a million people. Bike Week 2017, which runs from 10–18 June, aims to add another 500,000 people to the five million who already cycle three times or more a week. From family friendly traffic-free rides, to bike breakfasts, and even naked bike rides, Bike Week brings together hundreds of events across the UK to help make cycling more accessible and attractive to the many people who might just need a gentle nudge back into the saddle this summer. Whether it’s for a leisurely ride with family and friends, a chance to escape the daily grind and explore the countryside, or simply to avoid…

Thousands of cyclists pedal through some of the most scenic spots in Co Down on Sunday as the biggest Gran Fondo event to take place in Northern Ireland gets under way. Started and finished at the Stormont Estate in Belfast and plotted a course through some of Co Down’s most picturesque scenery. The race featured two routes - one through the Mourne Mountains and another that took in Strangford Lough. The 174km Mourne loop will pass over mountains and hills steeped in Irish history with the opportunity to view the beauty of the country from the highest mountain peaks to the loughs and sea. The 58km Strangford route will prove challenging and enjoyable for all levels of cycling enthusiasts. If you are new to cycling events or want to set…