A free event for cyclists will be coming to Glasgow's West End this weekend.
As the 2023 Cycling World Championships continue around the city, SPT has today announced that they will be hosting an event at Kelvinbridge Subway Station this Sunday from 12pm until 3pm.
The event, which is open to all and non-ticketed, will see a number of local cycling charities in the subway station car park to talk about all things bike related.
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The charities present will include Bike for Good, which provide access to low-cost but good-quality bikes whilst diverting tonnes of waste from landfill and Dr Bike, which will be offering a free bike maintenance service on a first come first serve basis. They will also be promoting their new 'SwitchUp' affordable bike subscription service, and bringing along examples of the different bikes available.
Also present will be, Play Together on Pedals, which will deliver free learn-to-ride and skills development sessions for preschool and school-age children and Own Yer Bike, which will be on hand to teach children how to repair their bikes, and how to build bikes from scratch, diverting otherwise unmaintained bikes from landfill.
Speaking ahead of the day, SPT chief executive Valerie Davidson said: "This promises to be a fun day out for all the family promoting all that is good about cycling and active travel.
"With the city buzzing with the atmosphere of the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships, this is an excellent opportunity to highlight all the benefits of cycling and active travel.
"We are delighted so many bike charities are supporting the event, and encourage everyone to come along."
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While Craig Burn, director of policy for the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships added: "We’re absolutely delighted with the range of community events taking place across the city during the Championships, which really encourage people to come along and feel part of the biggest cycling event ever.
"By hosting the Championships in Scotland, one of our main objectives is that the benefits last long after the official events are over, and we hope that the Championships will inspire everyone to either get on their bikes more - or give cycling a try for the first time."
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