Velo Birmingham at Victoria Square

On the 10th and 11th May 2019, Velo Birmingham & Midlands was at Victoria Square in Birmingham. For cyclists to register for the event, and there was also stands there with information and bikes there too. Velo Birmingham took place on Sunday 12th May 2019. Starting at Birmingham for a 100 mile ride around the Midlands. Including to Coventry and around Warwickshire and Worcestershire.

Over the 10th and 11th May 2019, Velo Birmingham were set up in Victoria Square. So that cyclist could register for the event, pick up their number and get a goody bag! The main event itself was held on Sunday 12th May 2019 around Birmingham & the Midlands. That was effecting road closures and buses would have to be diverted. I wasn't expecting to get out to see the cyclists riding around the city and the West Midlands, but this gathering in Victoria Square will do (I'm not a cyclist, have never ridden a bike, or owned one!).

Riders can ride 100 miles or 42 miles.

A look around Victoria Square. No sooner had the Knife Angel been installed in the square, that they set up the Velo Birmingham event all around! This to the right of the Knife Angel and left of the Queen Victoria statue.

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Help Desk. Insturctions for registering for the event. Was a lot of people around.

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The Cycle Republic Mini will be the events crew car.

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The Cycle Republic Mini looking towards the Council House.

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Enjoy The Ride! This seen at the bottom of Victoria Square near New Street and the newly opened Nandos.

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Stands including West Midlands Cycle and West Midlands Network.

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West Midlands Railway were there too!

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Velo Birmingham & Midlands banners seen near the Knife Angel from Chamberlain Square, looking towards Victoria Square House.

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The view from Colmore Row towards the Town Hall.

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Good luck to all the riders taking part. (am assuming that this will go up after the Velo Birmingham event has finished).

Photos taken by Elliott Brown

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