Bermuda's popular Tokio Youth Mountain Bike Series gets underway tomorrow.

Returning for a fourth year, the seven-race series is aimed at introducing cycling to primary schoolchildren to help promote good physical fitness.

Children are free to use any kind of bicycle – even those with training wheels. They don't need a mountain bike despite the name of the series.

A Tokio spokesperson said: "We've spread out the series to start a week earlier and it will carry on through the first week of February. We are trying to avoid the busy times so as many children as possible can participate.

"Our target is to introduce children to the sport and make it fun. This isn't meant to be viciously competitive."

There's no sign-up fee and participating children will get goodie bags courtesy of Tokio Millennium Re.

The Coffee Man will also be present, mixing up lattes or other java beverages for the parents.

Schedule

Saturday, November 20 – Arboretum (4 pm)

Sunday, December 5 – Ferry Reach (1.30 pm)

Saturday, January 8, 2011 – Arboretum (4 pm)

Sunday, January 16 – Ferry Reach (1.30 pm)

Saturday, January 29 – Arboretum (4 pm)

Saturday, February 5 – Arboretum (4 pm)