A festival celebrating mountain bike culture is returning for a fourth year.
The annual Northern Grip Mountain Bike Festival takes place at Stubbylee Park and Lee Quarry, in Bacup, on Saturday, July 13.
Visitors will be able to enjoy family activities, test a range of demonstration bikes from shops Cycle Factory and Cycle Addicts, take part in yoga sessions and make the most of a range of food and drink stalls.
Last year the event attracted around 350 people.
Organiser David Agnew said: “Northern Grip has established a great reputation for a relaxed and easy going festival atmosphere, with our audience loving the combination of new bike demos, kids activities, food, beer, live music and DJs and mapped out trails around the valley.
“This year we’ve got some fantastic demo bikes, including e-Bikes to try out in the amazing trails in Lee Quarry.
“We’ve also got some spectacular live music lined up and we’re really happy to announce that we’ll have more skills coaching available this year to get children started on their first ride, as well as a host of other fun activities provided by Pennine Pop.”
Camping space is still available and organisers are looking for volunteers, who are offered a free ticket.
Thanks has been given to Rossendale Borough Council for its help with the event.
Tickets are £15 (under 18s £5, under 10s free), for more information email ride@northerngrip.co.uk.
