PEOPLE in Darlington were encouraged to get in the saddle on some unusual cycles at the weekend.

The Company of Cycles held a Bike Try Out Roadshow outside the town hall where people could have a go on bikes of all sizes and designs for free.

A variety of fun bikes included multicycles with up to seven seats, as well as tandems, tricycles, folding bikes, recumbents, trailer-bikes, luggage trailers, family cycles and special needs bikes.

Cycling experts offered advice about cycle training in the area, routes in and around the town, cycle maintenance, equipment and safety.