Stunell takes two wheels for the Tour de France

5.27.26pm UTC (GMT +0000) Tue 12th Jun 2007

This morning, local MP, Andrew Stunell joined over 30 other MPs and members of the House of Lords in cycling across London, ahead of National Bike Week next week. Mr Stunell cycled the five mile opening stage of the Tour de France which will start in London this year.

Hazel Grove MP, Andrew Stunell said:

"Cycling is a great way to keep active, is environmentally friendly and fun. I want to encourage as many people as possible to use pedal power to travel to work, school and local amenities."

"Why not keep fit and do your bit for the environment by dusting your bike down and cycling to work for National Bike Week?"

Mr Stunell is vice-chair of the All Party Parliamentary Cycling Group at Westminster.

ENDS

Notes to Editors:

1. On the 16th June 2007 there will be a Festival of Cycling in Stockport, There will be a crazy bike arena, circus skills workshop, Cycling Projects and cycling information in Stockport's town centre. For more information see: http://www.stockport.gov.uk/content/transportstreets/sustainabletravel/bikeweek2007?a=5441

2. Photographs of the Parliamentary bike ride can be obtained from Jane Allen, 0207 219 5223, allenj@parliament.uk

3. More details of National Bike Week can be found at www.bikeweek.org.uk