DOZENS of cyclists celebrated the famous Pedersen bicycle on the weekend.

Riders from the Veteran-Cycle Club arrived in the Market Place, Dursley as part of The Pedersen Pilgrimage 2023 on Saturday (April 15). 

Danish inventor Mikael Pedersen is one of Dursley’s most famous names.

His unique invention - the Pedersen bicycle - gathered a devoted following and modern variations are still made to this day.

Events were held at Dursley Heritage Centre on Saturday and Kingshill House on Sunday.

Gazette Series: Georgie White Winter Business Development Manager at Kingshill House with Andy Barton Chairman of the Dursley Heritage Centre and an original Pedersen bike from 1898Georgie White Winter Business Development Manager at Kingshill House with Andy Barton Chairman of the Dursley Heritage Centre and an original Pedersen bike from 1898

Gazette Series: Philip Walters from Minchinhampton and the replica bike he made of the 1883 prototype and right ; Peter Forster from Dursley, and his 1905 Pedersen made by Listers.Philip Walters from Minchinhampton and the replica bike he made of the 1883 prototype and right ; Peter Forster from Dursley, and his 1905 Pedersen made by Listers.

Founded in 1955, the Veteran-Cycle Club promotes riding and conserving older cycles.

All photos by Simon Pizzey.