Saddle up for some cycling recollections from the Shields Gazette archives.Saddle up for some cycling recollections from the Shields Gazette archives.
Saddle up for some cycling recollections from the Shields Gazette archives.

On yer bike! 9 retro scenes that South Tyneside cyclists will remember

The Big Pedal is on its way this month and its a chance to cycle back to these bike scenes from South Tyneside’s past.

The annual Sustrans event encourages pupils, parents and teachers to take the journey to school on two wheels.

But we thought we would go further and dig out a whole collection of bike-themed photos from the Shields Gazette archives.

So here you go with a series of brilliant biking reminders – from charity challenges to fitness projects. Take a look and then get in touch to tell us more.