A CYCLING enthusiast is hoping to bring together people of all abilities to pedal together in the town.

Lucia Cronin has become a FLambassodor for cycle clothing firm Fat Lad at the Back, which wants to create a network of social bike rides, welcoming novice, regular and elite cyclists to join forces and participate in fun, social and supportive group cycling events.

Lucia Cronin, from Bury, said: “I like encouraging people of all shapes and sizes to get into the sport. It’s accessible for everyone and anyone can get on a bike and pedal.

“Cycling has helped me regain fitness and also integrate new people into the group and the community. A lot of people who join haven’t been on a bike since they were a child - you see people progress from being slow and uncertain to gaining confidence and even entering sportives.”

FLambassadors are tasked with the job of ensuring that cyclists of varying abilities are placed together to enjoy the shared riding experience.

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