A world-record attempt took place in Worcester for the greatest number of cyclists arranged in the shape of a heart.

More than 100 people took part in Worcester City’s family friendly Kidical Mass bike ride on June 4, supported by Bike Worcester.

All ages and types of bicycles gathered at riverside Café Viaduct to receive a safety briefing, before setting off on a route including main roads and side streets - with the largest number of bicycles on The Tything ever.

Participants formed a giant heart at Gheluvelt Park, visible from the air by drone - which Bike Worcester has submitted as a world-record attempt for the greatest number of bikes arranged into a heart.

Tim and Eve Jennings, have recently started to come along to Kidical Mass with their two children, age eight and four.

They said: “We’ve had an amazing time. The children’s confidence on their bikes has come on leaps and bounds and now they want to cycle all the time. The event is very well organised and we felt safe on the roads.

"Thanks to Bike Worcester marshals’ for helping make junctions safe.”

Kidical Mass is a worldwide movement celebrating cycling. Events have been taking place in Worcester since last summer, with about 100 people joining in each time.

The event calls on governments to invest in proper safe cycling infrastructure to make cycling easier and more pleasant for all cyclists, including children.

Steve Wilson, with sons George, age seven, and Eddy age five, are regulars at the Kidical Mass bike rides.

Steve said: “It’s great to have the opportunity to learn to cycle safely as part of a group.

"Everyone is very friendly and welcoming and the organisers do a great job of involving families in playing games after the ride.”

The next Kidical Mass event will take place as part of Worcester Carnival activities, on the afternoon of July 1.

Bike Worcester invites all ages and abilities to come along on any type of bicycle, wheels or scooters to join in the fun. Kids on balance bikes, with stabilisers, or sitting in a child seat or trailer, are all welcome.

Further information will be available on Bike Worcester’s website www.bikeworcester.org.uk and Worcester Kidical Mass facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kidicalmassworcester

Bike Worcester is a group that was created to identify actions that can be taken to make it easier and safer for more people to cycle around the city.

They welcome new members from all parts of the community.

For more information, visit: www.bikeworcester.org.uk.