HENRICO — Lakeside Avenue will host a bike festival – "Pedal & Gears" – on Saturday, April 30, beginning at 10 a.m.

The event, sponsored by the Lakeside Business Association, will begin with a free family-friendly bike ride hosted by Bike Walk Northside. Riders should gather at 9 a.m. in front of the businesses on MacArthur Avenue in the Bellevue neighborhood. The ride is approximately 2.5 miles, traveling through Bryan Park and ultimately ending at the heart of the festival activities at the Lakeside Farmers' Market. All participants will receive a free pass to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.

In addition to live music, food and area shop specials, the festivities also will include events at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, I AM RVA, Sports Backers, County of Henrico, Virginia, Richmond Re-Cycles Bicycle Shop, Richmond Area Bicycling Association - RABA and more. A kids' bike rodeo and a gear swap also will be part of the event.

Pedal & Gears will be held rain or shine. Ample free parking is available along Lakeside Avenue, but attendees are encouraged to ride their bikes. RABA will provide free bike valet services at the CVS at 6100 Lakeside Avenue.

For details, visit http://tinyurl.com/pedal-gears2016.