Builth Bike Bash is being held in Builth Wells this weekend.

The popular event will be held at the Groe on Sunday, August 11.

The first Bike Bash in 2011 was organised as a celebration of the Tour of Britain passing through the town. It was a huge success, with more than 100 people cycling laps of the Groe to reach the target mileage.

It has been held nearly every year since then, and is just as popular now as it has ever been. Several generations of families come with bikes and picnics for a fun few hours on the Groe.

This year the target is again the distance of the Tour of Britain which is 836.5 miles this year. The Tour of Britain, which is taking place this week, will finish on Sunday.

The format will be similar to previous years, there will be a half-mile mile lap for less confident cyclists from 11am to 12 noon, then a one-mile lap from 12 noon to 4pm for everyone to ride.

All participants will receive a number board to attach to their handlebars and every lap is registered and counted. All participants will also receive a goody bag.

A Bike Bash organiser said: “This is a free event, we just want people to come along and enjoy riding their bikes, there is no age limit.

“In previous years we’ve had babes in bike carriers up to mature seventyplus year olds. So get your bike out of the shed and come and help us reach our target.”

Freedom Leisure will be bringing along some balance bikes for the youngsters to try, and some of the coaches from the Bulls CC will be there and happy to give advice.

The committee will be serving hot and cold drinks and refreshments all day.