Warwick District's cycling community came together last month to celebrate the opening of the brand-new cycling hub at Newbold Comyn.

The hub was officially opened by Andy Robson from Royal Leamington Spa Cycling Club (RLSCC), the Chairman of Warwick District Council, Cllr Naveen Tangri, and Director of Mercia Cycles, Roger Hackley, Royal Leamington Spa Cycling Club on Saturday 20 September, at the inaugural Newbold Dash event organised by RLSCC.

Situated in the converted Grade II listed barns at Newbold Comyn, the hub is operated by local company Mercia Cycles, providing bicycle hire, repairs, servicing and skills courses.

The event also provided the opportunity to celebrate the success of the cycle trails, which, since they opened, have seen over 600,000 rides take place.

Cllr Jim Sinnott, Portfolio Holder for Safer, Healthier and Active Communities, said: "It was great to see so many people coming together to celebrate the opening of the hub.

"We are delighted to have provided the community with a secure off-road place to gain cycling skills and confidence, alongside the many activities you can enjoy at Newbold Comyn – whether you're cycling, walking, running, visiting the gym or enjoying the beautiful wildlife."

– Andy Robson, Alex Craig and members of RLSCC (image supplied)

Alex Craig, RLSCC Committee member, added: "The trails focus on creating space that encourages people to get into riding - the trails will encourage social riding, coaching, and events, all in an absolutely beautiful and accessible traffic-free environment.

"What we have is more than a network of paths - it is a hub for health, for wellbeing, and we really hope that people will get active, get outdoors and discover the joys of cycling.

"We look forward to the memories and the skills that are going to be forged here and the fun times that everybody's going to have."

For more information about the hub, visit here.