Shoppers were surprised to see a swarm of pint-sized pedalers winding their way along roads of the city centre.  

More than 100 children came together on their bicycles as part of a demonstration for safer streets for everyone.  

Norwich Evening News: Children from across the county joined in the 2.8 mile cycle ride Children from across the county joined in the 2.8 mile cycle ride (Image: Kidical Mass Norwich)

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The group, called Kidical Mass Norwich, exist to help spread the joy of cycling, improve confidence and to have fun.  

They welcomed all kinds of tiny cyclists, from those using balance bikes and stabilisers, to kids who cycle regularly.  

Norwich Evening News: More than one hundred joined the event More than one hundred joined the event (Image: Kidical Mass Norwich)

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On Sunday, the gang of cycling kids were seen donning paper crowns and homemade colourful flags to celebrate the coronation.  

The 120-strong group set off from Chapelfield Gardens and completed a 2.8-mile route around the city including Theatre Street, Castle Meadow, Tombland and St Benedicts Street.

Norwich Evening News: The event started and ended at Chapelfield Gardens The event started and ended at Chapelfield Gardens (Image: Kidical Mass Norwich)

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Peter Silburn, chairman of Norwich Cycling Campaign, said: “People - and their kids - voted with their bikes!  

“The large turnout shows the latent demand for safer cycling in and around Norwich.” 

Norwich Evening News: Isaac Goldsworthy, age eight had a great time Isaac Goldsworthy, age eight had a great time (Image: Kidical Mass Norwich)

The ride for awareness comes despite many improvements to the cycle network by local authorities in the past decade.

This included a £14m investment into the seven colour-coded routes of the Norwich cycling network since 2013, including two significant government grants.

Norwich Evening News: Fern Blevins, co-organised the event Fern Blevins, co-organised the event (Image: Kidical Mass Norwich)

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Fern Blevins, co-organiser, added: “We really need city planning to prioritise vulnerable groups, like children, pedestrians, and cyclists.  

“With safe segregated cycle paths, children can get from A to B under their own steam - which has benefits for their physical, mental and emotional health, as well as the wider environment.  

Norwich Evening News: They wore homemade crowns and flags They wore homemade crowns and flags (Image: Kidical Mass Norwich)

“Currently many roads don’t feel safe to take children out on, so parents understandably feel they have to use their cars to make short journeys, which ironically makes the roads more dangerous for young cyclists.” 

Norwich Evening News: The children cycled along the most used city roads The children cycled along the most used city roads (Image: Kidical Mass Norwich)