Pedal power comes to Perth as cyclists take part in two events

However not everyone was happy with the arrangement

Perth’s roads were a car-free zone yesterday as hundreds of cyclists took part in two separate cycling events.

A route around the city centre was closed to traffic from 6am until 8pm for Perth on the Go and Pedal for Scotland’s Wee Jaunt Perth to take place.

Streets affected included the High Street, George Street, King Edward Street, and part of Tay Street.

Traffic was diverted around the closures. A section of Tay Street was made one-way, meaning motorists had to redirect across Queen’s Bridge before returning over Perth Bridge.

The planning for the event attracted some criticism.

One motorist, who was visiting the Fair City, was issued a parking ticket for parking in a spot that was incorporated into the cycling route overnight.

The man, who did not want to be identified, had parked near the George Hotel and pointed out the signs warning of the parking restrictions could not be seen by traffic exiting from George Street.

He said: “I came along George Street last night and looped round to park and they’ve put the sign where you can’t read it.”

One local said there had not been enough notice as to what route the cyclists would be taking, pointing out that although George Street was closed to traffic it was being bypassed by bikes entirely.

Pictures: Fraser Band. Cyclists make their way along Perth High Street.

Riding past St John’s Kirk.