The rain didn’t deter a few hardy youngsters from trying out the Toddlebikes as part of our Bike Olympics Day in Ashton Court.

Toddlebike is a unique pre-balance bike for Toddlers aged 1-3 who have outgrown their baby ride-ons, but at under 3 years may be too young for balance or pedal bikes or scooters. Despite the heavy rain, the kids had fun fording “rivers” and checking out the all-terrain abilities of their bikes. More info at www.toddlebike.co.uk and more pictures on our Photo Gallery page

Professional costume designer Hannah Taylor showed us how to make a stlish cycling cape out of our choice of materials. Basic sewing skills and own machines made the job easy. Cost for the day was only £22.50, with concessions available.

The workshops would tie in with Vintage Velo as lots of the stuff Hanah does is vintage style, so make your own cycling britches and soft cap?  maybe we could do a tie in. In the meantime the Folk House are looking to take on the cycle cape workshop as an evening class. So Hannah’s well pleased with the outcome.