BICYCLES adapted for disabled children are available for hire from a playground in St Paul's.

Yesterday, the All Ability Cycling Project was launched at St Paul's Adventure Playground.

The specially-adapted bicycles are for use by organisations, schools and families with disabled children and children with special needs.

The bikes, which have been adapted thanks to funds from Cycling City and Aiming High for Disabled Children, will be based at the playground, which also includes a new pirate ship with accessible ramps.

The launch of the project marks the end of phase one of the All Abilities Cycling Project.

Phase two is expected later in 2010-11 as plans to build a closed road cycle circuit and clubhouse in south-east Bristol come to fruition.

Councillor Jon Rogers, cabinet member for care and health, said: "Cycling is healthy, active and a great way to get around. I'm proud of this project. Cycling is for everybody and All Abilities proves it."