Cambridge Cycling Festival – the 5-7 year olds prepare to get underway. Photo: Mary Anne Gill.
When Shaane Fulton saw little Ava struggling in the kids’ race at the Cambridge Cycling Festival this week, the New Zealand track cycling team member took the little one under her expert wing.
Cambridge Cycling Festival – Matthew Taylor, 2 of Cambridge.
Fulton was one of several kiwi cycling stars who turned out to help the children get around the Victoria Street course and who then competed later in the day.
More than 500 children cycled across three age grades while another 80-100 competed in criterium races.
The festival started after the Cycling World Cup Competition was held at the Velodrome in 2015 and is held on Anzac Day every year, only interrupted by Covid for two years.
It was another busy Anzac Day in the town starting with the Dawn Service – with the Red Poppies hot air balloon featuring – followed by the Commemorative Service in the Town Hall at 9am.
The streets remained closed for the cycling festival which wrapped up in the late afternoon.
See: Anzac Day 2023.
This way: New Zealand track cycling star Shaane Fulton with Ava on her bike complete with trainer wheels. Photo: Mary Anne Gill.
Ethan Twaddle of Cambridge.
The 8-10 year olds get ready to start under the watchful eyes of Neil Gibb.
