BIKES bounded down the streets of Cheddar last weekend. Hundreds of cyclists put their feet to the pedals for the 2007 Kona Cheddar Bikefest.

BIKES bounded down the streets of Cheddar last weekend.

Hundreds of cyclists put their feet to the pedals for the 2007 Kona Cheddar Bikefest.

The fixture, formally known as Cheddar Challenge, has been running for almost 20 years and is run in conjunction with Bristol Bikefest.

Cyclists from all over the South West took part in the weekend event.

But the recent foot and mouth outbreak was a cause for concern and cyclists were asked to be extra vigilant in making sure equipment was well cleaned.

For pictures see this week's Somerset Mercury.