Be safe, be seen and glow

Hundreds of families took part in a seafront cycle ride to highlight the need to be safe on our roads.

Portsmouth City Council organised the Glow Ride, in Southsea, which saw more than 1,300 riders pull on hi-vis jackets and glow sticks and add colourful lights on their bikes.

Isabel Boddington, nine, from Southsea with dad Sven and sister Eleanor, seven                     (171233-02)placeholder image
Isabel Boddington, nine, from Southsea with dad Sven and sister Eleanor, seven (171233-02)

Eastney Esplanade was filled with cyclists of all ages learning about how to be safe and seen when cycling at night before completing a lap of the seafront on closed roads.

Pictures by Ian Hargreaves. To buy copies call photosales on 0330 123 0203 quoting the reference number.

With famingos in tow, Victoria Hamment and Charlotte Cox, from Southsea, get ready to cyle        (171233-01)placeholder image
With famingos in tow, Victoria Hamment and Charlotte Cox, from Southsea, get ready to cyle (171233-01)
Martine Pottinger, left, with daughter Mary, eight and Grace Hayes, seven, with her mum Karen McCoy, from Portsmouth    (171233-03)placeholder image
Martine Pottinger, left, with daughter Mary, eight and Grace Hayes, seven, with her mum Karen McCoy, from Portsmouth (171233-03)
Toby Lander, eight, with his aunty Coco Johnson all geared up for the ride        (171233-04)placeholder image
Toby Lander, eight, with his aunty Coco Johnson all geared up for the ride (171233-04)
Cyclists equipped with glow sticks in their helmets take part in Southsea's Glow Ride              (171233-06)placeholder image
Cyclists equipped with glow sticks in their helmets take part in Southsea's Glow Ride (171233-06)
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