NEARLY 150 cyclists working at Culham Science Centre ditched their cars in favour of a two-wheeled commute n support of national Bike Week.

The cyclists, working at 17 businesses from the centre, collectively racked up more than 2,000 miles to celebrate the site’s fifth annual Bike to Work event.

Cyclists also took advantage of a new online bike workshop set up by members of the Culham Bicycle User Group (CulBUG) to teach bike maintenance.

CSC travel coordinator Anne Tingley said: “According to our annual traffic count, cycling to work is the second most popular mode of transport at Culham Science Centre, beating car shares and transport.

“We hope that our Bike to Work Day 2015 will encourage more people to consider leaving their cars at home and that our new Bike Workshop will provide a further incentive.”

CulBUG volunteer Jon Caumont said: “The DIY Bike Workshop is intended to encourage people to cycle to work and to provide those who are less mechanically minded with the confidence of having people on hand to help maintain their bikes.”

The event was supported by Oxfordshire County Council to encourage walking, cycling and use of public transport.

All cyclists enjoyed a free breakfast at CSC’s restaurant.