Supertram win the pleasure of cyclists

Sheffield Cycle Campaign members' Grand Day Out with Supertram

Congratulations are due to Supertram. They have won Sheffield Cycle Campaign - Pedal Pushers' - challenge to the Public Transport Operators in South Yorkshire, issued for the New Year 2007: Who would be the first operator to offer cyclists a ride east out of the city on a Sunday morning. Supertram supported Bike Week by putting on a "Cyclists' Special" to assist Pedal Pushers' members on their way to Rother Valley for a Pedalling Picnic; the culmination of a week of great cycling events. 18 bikes, including a tandem, plus a pushchair and all their riders were comfortably accommodated on a tram from the Cathedral to Waterthorpe on Sunday at 10.25 and back again at 3 pm. Despite occasional brief downpours, everyone had a really great time enjoying a choice of 3 led rides after the picnic before the return. Not only that but Supertram put on these trams for free. To express their thanks, the cyclists had a whip round and collected more than £50 for the tram company to donate to a charity of their choice.

Polly Blacker - event organiser for Pedal Pushers