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

For anyone nervous about gettting back on their bike this quiz on cycle safety may prove helpful. 

http://www.bicyclinglife.com/SafetySkills/SafetyQuiz.htm

Sustrans are currently looking to recruit an I Bike cycling officer to work in Fife with a focus on Kirkcaldy, the job is currently being advertised on our website and we would be very grateful if you could forward this through your networks.…

I came across this excellent blog on a subject I had been intending to write a post - so thanks to James Schwarts here it is: http://www.theurbancountry.com/2011/04/responsibility-accountability-on-our.html

That Blog refers to Stricter Liability when motor vehicles, cycles & pedestrains are sharing space. Stricter Liability is the principle that if there is a collision the…

Hey Cycle Stirling!

Just wanted to let you guys in on a very cool summer project mobilizing youth from around the UK and abroad. I am taking part in a 6-week cycle tour starting in Northern Wales, spinning coast to coast finishing in Edinburgh, all to promote sustainable living and local and global impacts of our daily choices- such as food, clothing, transport, etc. There are two tours running this summer; the second one later on in September will be rolling through Stirling, so keep…

Hi everyone! 

                  Great work in getting the site up and going - noticed you on the back of a bus as I was walking home from the shop yesterday afternoon! I am working on a new publication here in Stirlingshire as we launch the first ever Scottish Green Companion - a free annual guide which lists every organisation, business or project…

Just joined the network. Didn't mean my photo to go on the main page! Interested in what's happening on the biking front locally. Sandy. www.wildbikingscotland.com and www.facebook.com/wildbikingscotland