The Hinckley BID is bringing its Bike Spectacular event to Hinckley, Leicestershire, on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Part of the annual “Summer of Fun” series, the day is designed to offer families free entertainment and encourage residents to visit the town centre shops and cafes during the summer holidays. Visitors can expect to see professional stunt displays and participate in cycling activities throughout the town centre.
The event will take place between 10:30 AM and 3:00 PM with a focus on the Market Place and Castle Street areas. Toddlers and young children will have the chance to try out balance bikes and helmets provided by the Active Hinckley & Bosworth health and wellbeing team. These activities are part of a wider effort to make it easier for people to choose walking or cycling for their daily journeys instead of using a car.
Local cycle specialists B. Page & Son and Bikes & Sports will be on hand to provide technical expertise and maintenance advice to the public. There will also be free safety checks available where mechanics inspect bicycles to ensure they are in good working order for the road. This service is intended to help residents maintain their bikes and encourage safer riding across the borough.
The festival is funded through a levy paid by more than 400 local businesses to help keep the town centre busy and successful. Cllr Mark Bools, Executive Member for Leisure at the borough council, stated that these free community events are important for supporting local shops and bringing people together. The 2026 event also highlights recent improvements to local signs and pathways—part of a wayfinding scheme launched in 2025—to help people find their way around the town more easily on foot or by bike.
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