The Glasgow Community Cycling Network is very keen to promote as many cycling clubs as possible in order that families and children at the event can find out where their nearest cycling club is! Please contacttheresa@southwestcommunitycycles.co.uk to register for a place.

 

Learn to Ride Extravaganza 23rd October 12pm – 4pm 249 Govan Road Glasgow G51 1HJ

 On Sunday 23rd of October the GCCN will gather in “The Glasgow Caring City” warehouse in Govan where attendees will be able to sample the range of cycling services the city has to offer and take part in “Learn to Ride” activities. 

 On the day there will be a variety of cycling related activities including the Scottish Bike Trials who will be putting on displays throughout the day.  Freewheel North will be bringing an assortment of bikes for the public to try out e.g.  conference bike, side by side tandem, tricycle tandem, double handcrank, child and adult tricycles, quadricycles – which is all free for the public!

 You can also bring your own bike and receive a free Dr Bike safety check: the mechanic’s will check over your bike, tightening up any loose nuts and bolts, and advise you if your bike needs any other parts replaced.

 There will also be a skill track area and a practice area for everyone to practice on which is also free.

 For those new to cycling there will be a series of Learn to Ride sessions aimed at different age groups:

• age 2 years old – 5 years old by Play on Pedals
• age 6 years old -12 years old lessons provided by South West Community Cycles 
• age 12 years old – 40 years old lessons provided by The Glasgow Bike Station
• age 40 years old + lessons provided by Soul Riders

For Learn to Ride sessions booking in advance is required, please click on the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/glasgow-cycling-network-learn-to-ride-tickets-28286808606

The Learn to Ride event is for all ages and the areas for learning will be indoors so no need to worry about the weather while learning to ride a bike!!  (Bikes will be provided in the learn to ride areas)

Refreshments will be available to purchase on the day.

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