IT may look like a giant bicycle but bride Sadie King didn't have to worry about the limo turning up late for her wedding.

Sadie, 29, was taken to church in her ruby-coloured wedding dress by dad Rod King, who decided a pedal-power car was a great way to mark his daughter's special day.

The trip, from her parents' home in Pepper Street, Lymm, near Warrington, to St Mary's church is just over one mile but it is all uphill.

On time

Rod, a computer consultant who is also a cycle campaigner, said: "I didn't put in a lot of practice as I am a keen cyclist and it's not that far, so we got to the church on time.

"The vehicle is called a pedi-cab and it is totally pedal-powered.

"It also looks a bit like a golf buggy but it just has my legs to move it. I thought it would be a nice way for me to get my daughter to the church as I am passionate about cycling.

"Even though she isn't so keen I knew she would enjoy the experience."

The father of the bride borrowed a four-wheeled pedi-cab from Salford-based charity The Cycling Trust but did not have to worry about the reception.

He said: "I only had to cycle with her to the church. After that I let her and her new husband, Martyn Hopley, get into a car, which meant I could relax at the reception."