Monday 20 June 2011

Bike Fabulous... cycling with style

Saturday 25th June, 11am - 5pm.
Manchester Arndale, Halle Square

Bike Fabulous 2011 will showcase clothes and accessories designed with cycling in mind, as well as everyday wear perfect for riding your bike and looking great.   The event will feature catwalks shows, demonstrations, competitions, and activities for all ages including the chance keep the music going using just pedal power!

Bike Fabulous began last year and was launched at the end of Bike Week 2010 with the first cycle style show at Manchester ArndaleThe event was entirely pedal powered from sound to smoothies, and Saturday shoppers enjoyed the chance to look at a variety of bikes as well as customising their own reflective vests! One lucky visitor won a bike and there were plenty of of other prizes including a pampering day at Lush.

Cycling doesn’t mean sacrificing style for comfort. Bike Fabulous is part of Love Your Bike, a campaign promoting cycling as an attractive, accessible and fun way to get around.

Throughout Saturday 25th June, the event will include:
  • Fashion catwalk shows that will feature products designed for cycling in style and high street brands combined for versatile looks. 
  • Pedal powered PA system – sign up for a cycling session and help us power the event with green energy. 
  • A bicycle magician.
  • Dr Bike bicycle maintenance demonstrations.
  • Pedal powered Smoothie maker – make a healthy drink and pedal yourself fitter at the same time.
  • Craft activities for children to redesign and redecorate hi-vis vests.
  • Advice and tips on looking good while you ride – including hair and makeup.
  • Enter the prize draw competition for a Edinburgh Bicycle Co-operative bicycle worth up to £350.
  • Win a private party in Lush for up to 10 people including food & drink and many wonderful Lush treatments…. and much more.
Check www.bikefabulous.org for more details of events and great prizes.  @bikefabulous on Twitter.

Bike Fabulous Needs You!
If anyone would like to sign up for a little pedalling exercise to help power the music/PA system please contact Pete at pete@manchesterfoe.org.uk

 

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