A GROUP of hungry cyclists descended on a Darlington caf yesterday as part of the borough council's Bike to Work Breakfast.

The event, at Caf Caffae, in the Market Square, formed part of a week of activities organised by Darlington Borough Council transport policy officer Neil Linfoot, in conjunction with National Bike Week.

A spokesman for the council said: "The idea of bring your bike to work week is to encourage council employees to leave their cars at home and travel to work on a bike."

The event, now in its second year, has proved popular with people of all ages, especially this year, because the good weather has been a bonus.

Riders have also taken part in lunchtime bike rides, as far afield as Neasham.

A bike workshop has also been held, where people were able to have their bikes checked and learn more about cycling and the benefits is has to offer