Bicycle Mayor of Cumbria Elected

Richard Ingham has been elected as Bicycle Mayor of Cumbria following a public call for candidates. The Bicycle Mayor is a voluntary role, independent from both the public and private sectors.…

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Richard Ingham has been elected as Bicycle Mayor of Cumbria following a public call for candidates.

The Bicycle Mayor is a voluntary role, independent from both the public and private sectors. The idea originates from Amsterdam and the Cumbria Bicycle Mayor will be the first in the UK, joining Bicycle Mayors from such places as Sydney, Milan and Rio de Janeiro.

The role of the Bicycle Mayor is to promote cycling and encourage more people onto bikes. He will work with the Council and businesses to promote the economic, health and environmental benefits of increased cycling.

Members of the public and organisations who wish to find out more should contact the Bicycle Mayor, Richard Ingham, e-mail: richardc.ingham@hotmail.co.uk

For further information see the Press Release below:

Press Release