Enjoy a wheelie good day at Cornwall's cycling museum

14th Nov 2008  17:31

Cycling fans can find out about the history of the humble bike at a charming museum in Cornwall.

Located near the town of Camelford, the museum is well-placed for anyone enjoying a break in one of the numerous Cornwall holiday cottages peppering the countryside.

The British Cycling Museum boasts over 400 examples of bicycles as well as more than 1,000 cycling medals.

It also features an old style bicycle repair shop, where visitors can experience what it was like to get a puncture fixed back in the 1800s.

Those who want to dig a little deeper into the history of the activity can take their pick from an extensive range of books on the subject, while others can enjoy browsing the museum's gallery of framed cycling pictures.

Visitors are welcome to head to the museum from Sunday to Thursday all year round with an adult ticket costing £2.50 and a child £1.50.

Cycling holidays are popular in Cornwall with numerous cycle routes mapped out for fans of all ages.

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