On the green at Meriden there is a memorial in remembrance of all the cyclists who gave their lives during the World Wars. It was placed in Meriden to make it easier for cyclists to reach it from anywhere in the country.

On Sunday May 17th 2009 at 11 a.m. the annual 'Memorial and Celebration of Cycling' service was held at the Memorial, organised by the Cyclists Touring Club . It included the launch of the Festival by comedian Malcolm Stent .

In the afternoon there was a Pace Judging competition, starting at the village hall at 1 p.m. Competitors cycled a 9km route twice, once in each direction.

For further details, contact John Bennett on jmbennett@sumari.co.uk

Pictures from 2008