Cycling Scotland is delighted to announce the 2012/13 Cycle Friendly & Sustainable Communities Fund.  please share this information with any groups you feel could benefit from the Cycle Friendly & Sustainable Communities funding:…

The Summer of Cycling is a national campaign running between March and October 2012 which aims to encourage more people to cycle. The All Party Parliamentary Cycling Group and The Bicycle Association, alongside the force of 23 cycling organisations are aiming to double cycling this summer.

It's about encouraging everyone with an interest in cycling to share the fun and introduce just one friend, neighbour, colleague or family member to…

Thanks all those who recently took part in our Eco Drive !!!

Together using the eco drive techniques they will save 6.7 tonnes of Carbon or almost a half tonne per person. This equates to an average £277 savings per person every year. 

Keep up the good work!…

Stirling's Green Champions

Mairi Mcintosh-  Dedicated cycle commuter

Doune's Mairi Mcintosh finds time to keep fit while being a busy working mum by cycling to work at Stirling University each day. She was nominated to be GCNS's Green Champion by another keen cyclist, Bridget Clark of Dunblane. "She cycles in all year round and her boys (aged…

I was going to write an article on this, but a colleague pointed me here:

http://www.1010global.org/uk/2011/11/winter-cycling-survival…

Michael Chambers (Marketing Manager, Estates & Campus Services University of Stirling) has agreed to leave his car at home and try commuting by bike and…

This is Marwan and he's taking part in a Sustainable Travel Challenge at the university - and for the past two weeks has been cycling to work every day on an electric bike - read his blog…

The new Scottish SNP-majority government is now putting together its first budget. There are some very hopeful signs and some very worrying signs. Please help us ensure that the transport section of the budget invests properly in cycling as a form of transport, for the sake of public health, the environment, the economy … and of you and your family and friends!

Briefly explain your concerns over investment in cycling as a form of local transport. Then ask your MSPs to…

The Cycle Touring Club (CTC) produce a magazine for members called Cycle. The lastest edition has some Top Tips on how to use your car less and cycle more. See:-

http://bit.ly/pmHS5i

As the UK’s national cyclists’ organisation, CTC has been protecting and promoting the rights of cyclists since 1878. CTC is a not-for-profit organisation that is funded through its membership and donations. If you join CTC you are giving us a louder…

I recieved this e-mail recently, it may be of interest to you or someone you know.

Gavin

Recyke-a-bike trainee mechanics course.…

Fellow Cyclist

You will be aware of the Big Bike Fun Day event this Sunday 31st July at Stirling University by the MacRoberts.

See web site, below, for more details of the other activities.



I am organising a Bring & Buy sale for bicycles, components, cycle clothing etc (anything bicycle / cycling related). This will redistribute unused equipment back into useage (thus avoiding waste).



Unfortunately I am unable to…

Just read an interesting article on bicycle helmets by Michael Hanlon

http://hanlonblog.dailymail.co.uk/2011/07/should-my-son-wear-a-cycle-helmet.html

I am often asked if I wear a helmet - the answer is sometimes.

Yes I wear a helmet when:-

• I am off road - its an uneven surface and my Mountain Bike skills are basic  
• I am riding in…

Rain-shine a small local family business, are delighted to have a stall at the Big Bike Fun Day 2 on the 27th Of August.  We will be selling our quality childrens waterproof clothing at affordable prices including all in one waterproofs, dungarees and trousers for children aged 1 to 6.  They are perfect for sticking in your bag pre bike ride with the kids, they are lightweight and can be on in seconds covering little people from head to toe…

I run the Low Carbon Alliance for businesses in Stirling (as part of Going Carbon neutral Stirling) and I'm sending out a bunch of posters and post cards to all business members asking them to promote…

Make money out of your unused bicycle, components, clothing etc and pick up some bargains.

Im organising, on 31st July cycling event, a bicycle JUMBLE-SALE. Let's get all that unused clutter back into circulation. If you have anything cycling related bring it along to me on the day with your name and required price stuck on it and I will endeavour to sell it for you. All monies go back to original owner. Come…

Click on the following link if you'd like to find out more about Recyke a bike's maintenance training.

Bike%20Maintenance%20Training%20Programme.doc