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FAMILYCYCLING

A PRACTICAL GUIDE

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IT’S SUSTAINABLEIT’S SOCIABLE

IT’S PRACTICALIT’S EXCITINGIT’S EXERCISE

IT’S YOU!!!

“I thought of that while riding my bike.” Albert Einstein, on the theory of relativity

“When I see an adult on a bicycle, I do not despair for the future of the human race.”

H.G.Wells

“Marriage is a wonderful invention; but then again, so is a bicycle repair kit.”

~ Billy Connolly

“It’s easily the quickest way around central London, faster than bus, Tube or taxi. You can predict precisely how long every journey will take, regardless of traffic

jams, Tube strikes or leaves on the line. It provides excellent exercise. It does not pollute the atmosphere.

It does not clog up the streets.” ~ Newscaster Jeremy Paxman

“My whole day is built around meetings that can be achieved around bike rides. My contract actually offers me a free car from my home to my office and back, but I suppose I

am addicted to cycling.” ~ Newscaster Jon Snow

“Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There’s something wrong with a

society that drives a car to workout in a gym.”

Bill Nye

“[Commuting by bicycle is] an absolutely essential part of my day. It’s mind-clearing, invigorating. I get to go out and pedal through the countryside in the early morning hours, and

see life come back and rejuvenate every day as the sun is coming out.” General James L. Jones, US Supreme Allied Commander Europe

“Bicycles are almost as good as guitars for meeting girls.” Bob Weir, Grateful Dead

“Think of bicycles as rideable art that can just about save

the world.”Grant Peterson

“Cycle tracks will abound in Utopia.”H.G. Wells

“Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.”

John F. Kennedy

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It’s only a few tubes and a couple of wheels put together in a clever way, but the bicycle is superbly practical, human-scale and great fun. That’s why it can make big changes to your daily life, keep you healthy and save you money. For the price of a few tankfuls of petrol you can own something so refined and mechanically efficient that you’ll become one of the most beautiful movers in the known universe.

On a bicycle you’ll feel and function so much better. What else gives you so much fun while doing you so much good?

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On a bicycle you can travel up to 1037 kilometres on the energy equivalent of a single litre of petrol.

On a bicycle you can have your cake and eat it. A moderate half-hour each-way commute will burn 8 calories a minute, or the equivalent of 11kg of fat in a year.

Riding a bicycle you use less energy than a car uses to power its headlights.

On a bicycle you provide a motor - your heart - which improves its own strength and efficiency, and even lengthens its working life, the more it is used.

On a bicycle you protect yourself against heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity and stress.

On a bicycle you weigh about six times more than your vehicle. In a car your vehicle weighs around 20 times more than you do.

On a bicycle you can expect to be as fit as an average person ten years younger, if you use it regularly.

On a bicycle you can travel four times faster than you can walk, for the same amount of energy.

Your lifestyle is complex and demanding. Your bike gives you immediate door to door mobility and helps you pack so much more in. Cycling is part of a modern urban lifestyle, and it won’t be long before we’re on a par with Holland, where young people go clubbing by bike!

Cycling becomes an intrinsic part of your life. You know your bikes and you know yourself. Regular cycling is part of your measured, healthy lifestyle, keeping down your blood pressure. Older cyclists’ health levels are comparable with someone ten years younger.

40 to 50s:

Cycling gets more serious, but is still lots of fun. Cycling to work, bringing home the family shop, getting out in the countryside with young kids, possibly on specialised machines. Maybe joining a local bike club. It’s an age when you perhaps want to think about owning several bikes for different purposes. Everyone should own at least three!

UNDER 20s:

20 to 30s:

Thanks to a lifetime of cycling you can still maintain long-distance rides. People in their seventies and eighties commonly cycle 70 to 80 miles, using the greatly improved bike technology available to us all. Others invest in trikes, semi-recumbent bikes and electric–assist.

OVER 60s:

The opportunity to cycle should be the birthright of every child. You can start with your little one(s) pedalling on the same bikes as you, and they will build up stamina and confidence for when they go solo: perhaps down your local stretch of the off-road cyclepath network.

UNDER 10s: Your bikes and your cycling styles can change with time.

Pedal-power is only part of the solution. We can’t always decide for ourselves where we live, work and shop. Most cyclists also use cars, buses, trains and go walking at other times in their lives – but find that their bicycle is the most intelligent transport for many journeys. Nearly half of all journeys are under two miles – ideal for cycling. But only 2% of all journeys are made

by bike in the UK. Compare this with 18% in Denmark and 27% in the Netherlands! Cycling is about being yourself, being free to move where you want and when you want, and it’s a favourite form of transport for growing numbers of business leaders and media celebrities. There’s nothing fashionable about sitting in traffic jams for hours, then having nowhere to park!

For the price of a few tankfuls of petrol you can buy a machine so refined and mechanically efficient, so in tune with the potential of your body, that it will make you one of the most beautiful movers in the known universe. This guide is for anyone in East Ayrshire who wants to try cycling, whatever their budget.

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Workplace Social Bike Rides

Going on social rides is a great way to enjoy cycling. You’re in good company, everyone is welcome and you will enjoy the comfort of road riding with a group. If you are new to cycling, these group rides are the perfect place for you to start to learn from others.

Register your Workplace Social Ride team on the website, record your rides, earn points and go into the prize draw. For more information visit: www.lovetoride.net

Led Bike Rides

Our fully qualified and experienced cycle ride leaders can offer community groups, businesses and individuals the opportunity to participate in led cycle rides that make use of the many dedicated off road cycle routes that Ayrshire has to offer.

We have a range of bikes available including standard gents and ladies bikes and Motus E-bikes. The E-bikes are suitable for most people including those that have not cycled for a while or for anyone that feels’ that they need the extra assistance that an E-bike can offer. All you need to do is give us a bell or check for ride details on our websites or social media pages.

Events

We will be attending a range of Community and Corporate events during the year details of which can be found on our websites and social media pages. If you would like our support for an event you are organising then please get in touch.

Personal Travel Advice

We are really keen to promote active travel to commuters who are travelling short distances by car on a daily basis. We can deliver one to one Personal Travel Advice sessions, aimed at providing information on alternative modes of travel which can offer them time, money and even benefit their health.

Health Walks

Health walks are recognised as an ideal way to encourage individuals and groups to become more physically active. Lasting no more than 20 minutes, health walks can easily be incorporated into the daily lunch break. Our team can also offer the same to community groups with each walk tailored to meet individual needs.

Bike Buddies

We can offer assistance to those that want to try commuting to their place of work by bike as an alternative to using their own car. A member of our team will cycle with them to ease their concerns and offer tips on safe cycling.

Ayrshire now benefits from two Active Travel Hubs situated at Ayr and Kilmarnock. This initiative is a partnership between South and East Ayrshire Councils and the Ayrshire Roads Alliance and funded by Transport Scotland via the Smarter Choices Smarter Places programme.

Both Hubs have dedicated Active Travel Hub Officers and volunteers who are on hand to deliver a range of cycling and walking activities as well as offering advice in relation to sustainable travel. Both Hubs are working to enable people in Ayrshire to travel by foot, bike or public transport for more of their everyday journeys.The Active Travel Hub Officers are keen to assist both public and private sector organisations and businesses in Ayrshire to embed Active Travel into their key strategies with a view to promoting a healthier and greener business community.

Cycling is an excellent way to fit exercise into a busy life. You have fun,

while getting to where you want to be anyway! It’s the ultimate independent transport, taking you door to door, leaving traffic behind. Cycling is regularly proven to be the quickest way to get from A to B in town. Along with walking it offers the most predictable journey times, but gives you five times the range, and much greater luggage carrying capacity.If you’re riding to work you get there on time, feeling good, with your brain alert.If you’re on a shopping trip you can park easily, next to your destination.Any bike you choose will go from A to B but there’s the question of comfort, convenience, and speed to consider, so it’s worth weighing up the options. While mountain bikes are in many ways better suited to potholed

urban roads than road racing bikes they’re far from perfect. The commuter rarely needs knobbly tyres, dozens of gears, heavy suspension, and a look that attracts thieves. It’s often best to choose something designed to be ridden around town, such as a hybrid or new generation roadster.If you’re concerned mainly with getting to your destination on time in all weathers, you want a bike that’s reliable, robust and simple to maintain, ideally complete with mudguards, racks, lights and perhaps even the new generation of hub gears. There are now some superb city bikes available.Lightweight frames and parts give you good acceleration along with swift, reliable gear changes and brakes that inspire confidence,which all help you integrate well with traffic and stay safe.

“It’s too dangerous”

“I’ve got too much to carry”

“It’s too far”

“I need to drop the kids off at school”

“I can’t arrive looking hot and sweaty”

“I’ll get soaked if it rains”

“There’s nowhere safe to leave my bike”

“It’s not good for my image”

Reasons abound for not cycling around town. We won’t go in to all of the detailed counter arguments here, but here are some facts:

• It doesn’t rain heavily that often! In many parts of the UK only fourteen or so days in the year, and no-one says you have to ride your bike every day.

• The British Medical Association has calculated that the health benefits of cycling outweigh the road accident danger by a factor of 20 to 1.

• In Switzerland, not noted for its flat terrain, 15% of all journeys are by bicycle: only slightly less than the Danish level.

• 58% of car trips are under 5 miles and 25% are less than 2 miles.

Whatever your previous mode of transport, there will be a short period of

adjustment as you adapt to life with a bike. For your body it’s all good news: no matter how hard it seems at first, it gets easier. Most people become aware after about three weeks of regular cycling that they feel noticeably fitter. Your cardiovascular system will have adapted. You will probably sleep better and be more mentally alert during the day. The enhanced sense of

wellbeing and improved muscle tone are all part of the package. You’re bound to make a few errors in the first few months: under or over-dressing for the conditions, forgetting to pack your lights, putting your helmet on back to front. Don’t panic. In no time at all it’ll all become second nature. Instead of puffing and panting up the slightest inclines you’ll zoom up them in the perfect gear, with no sweat. You’ll have become a cyclist.

You may already have a portion of road sense and be quite a confident

cyclist. Don’t let that put you off getting some adult cycle training. The Cycling Proficiency Test of old has been well and truly overhauled for the 21st century with the new National Standards for Cycle Training. As an example, modern cycle training stresses the importance of good road positioning: not riding in the gutter but holding position assertively. Courses are available through East Ayrshire Council.There may already be a ‘cycling

champion’ at your place of work, or someone already cycling to work, who can be your cycling buddy for a while, at least for some of the way. And finally, gears! Gear one is low. Try to always be in a gear that feels too low/ easy/soft. Spinning fast in a low gear reduces strain on your joints and on your bike, allows you to accelerate quicker and allows quicker gear changes.

For lots more information and advice on cycling to work visit

www.cyclorama.net

ROAD SENSE.

Cyclists travel differently to cars (and buses and trains). We can use more direct routes, dedicated cycle paths where available and, if we need to, simply get off and push. Our route planning should reflect this difference. Incorporate parks, canal towpaths or river-side paths into your journeys. Quiet leafy residential roads often run parallel to busy roads. Vary your route. Explore your world, you may be surprised at what you find. Your local council produces cycling maps showing dedicated cycle facilities and recommended quiet routes.

ROUTE PLANNING.

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Bike rides keep you fit, when they are part of

your everyday life.

Ride to work, or even part-way to work, and you’ll arrive feeling happy, awake and ready for anything. Those endorphins kick in, and the ride often acts as a welcome barrier between home life and work. On top of all that you can often get there faster and more punctually than you can in a car, and have no parking problems!

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Women tend to have longer legs and a shorter torso than

a man of equal height. They also tend to have shorter arms than their male counterparts. This in turn tends to mean that for a given bike, the reach (distance between saddle and handlebars) is too great for a woman. As you can imagine, shorter arms and a shorter torso mean that a woman would have to stretch further to reach the handlebars of a given bike than a man would. Even ‘ladies’ bikes with dropped top-tubes can be wrongly designed.If you want to get serious about cycling you should specifically ask your retailer for a woman’s geometry bike. The choice isn’t huge yet, but it is growing, and there are bikes available at many different

price points that will meet your needs. They may appear to be identical to the ‘male’ versions, but close inspection of the two bikes side by side will show up the differences. Most of all, shop around for a retailer who understands your needs as a woman cyclist. Some retailers are unaware of the existence of these bikes. If possible, find a shop that employs a woman cyclist. You can also improve the comfort and fit of your existing bike by making adjustments to saddle or handlebars set up, or replacing them altogether. Ladies’ saddles are now available, some with a hole in the middle to reduce rubbing against sensitive areas and to keep you aerated and cooler. Cycle clothing designed for women is now also widely available.

Bikes are practical: door to door transport

at the drop of a hat.

‘PEDALEC’ SAYS IT ALL: A PEDAL CYCLE WHICH HAS ELECTRIC POWER ASSISTANCE.

Electric bike sales in Europe have sky-rocketed in recent years. The

technology has finally caught up with the promise: electric bikes are here to stay.The term ‘pedalec’ says it all: a pedal cycle which has electric power assistance. Sensors know how hard you are pedalling and add electric support when you need it. If you don’t pedal, or don’t pedal very hard, you get no help because you don’t need it. The idea is not to make a faster, more powerful vehicle, but simply to help you flatten the hills and shorten the miles. The end product is essentially a fairly conventional bike, but one that lends a hand when required. Most pedalecs have multiple gears and all the other components you’d expect, but with the bonus of a motor, which is often so small, light and quiet you don’t know it’s there – unless you begin wondering why a cyclist is going so fast without pedalling. They are classed as a normal bicycle so there is no legal

requirement for a helmet, or any kind of special licence. If the transmission ensures that the machine behaves like a normal bicycle (but one that makes the rider’s legs get bigger

on hills), then it will be seen as a bicycle by the authorities.Whether it’s because of a minor disability, poor fitness or just

old age, not everyone can ride a bike, and in hilly or spread-out districts, only the fittest can rely on their own power. Power-assist makes riding uphill, cycling into a headwind

or carrying heavy loads a lot easier. The motor and battery technology generally comes from electronics giants, and are now fully developed in terms of efficiency and reliability. A few hours charge can give you 40 kilometres of assisted riding, and the electricity costs precious little.Pedalecs are a new form of transport, taking pedal-power further across the transport spectrum, but they remain bicycles. As a general guide, if you can lift it off the ground yourself, it’s still a bike. If you can’t it’s a motorbike!

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You can borrow electric bikes from East Ayrshire’s

Travel Hubs, to take part in led bike rides.

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Bikes are sociable: stop any time for a chat

with friends. On a tandem or trailer-bike children experience the exhilaration of combined power. Childback tandems are made with a much smaller rear frame size so as to suit a child. Tandems can also take a child-seat and tow trailers. They are an excellent investment, and resale values remain high.If there are two of you transporting the children you can mix and match your cycles and trailers: two trailer bikes, tandem plus childseat plus trailer bike, etc. There are all kinds of tandems for all purposes.

There are many front and rear-mounted childseats to choose from, and they vary enormously in quality and age-suitability. The seat back and sides must support the child’s head and a decent five-point harness is also vital. Take the bike and child with you when you buy your childseat to make sure it’s suitable. (A bike with a step through frame might be easier for you both when your child is on board). If you have two small children, consider having two childseats behind you on a small-wheeled tricycle.

From the age of about four children can start to pedal, but not very far. They can still fit in childseats or trailers, but are getting too heavy. This is where trailer bikes come in. Your child pedals on a device attached to your bike, until he or she can go it alone.Trailer bikes come in various designs. A well designed trailer bike should have plenty of adjustment both in saddle height and handlebar position to give you several years of use. With trailer bikes you get what you pay for. Cheaper ones are heavier, less reliable, and have more flop at the connection point.

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Quality varies. The worst ones do their jobs but have heavy steel frames and the fabric does not last long. The best ones have alloy frames, quality fabric, and lots of extras. Normal advice is to use them only when your child can support his/her own head. With a little ingenuity however, the combination of a child trailer and a baby’s car seat can have you all cycling long before then. Most trailers will accommodate two children up to about six years of age (or a combined weight of around 40-45kg) and will have space for luggage, nappy changing stuff, food, toys, etc. Most will quickly pack flat for storage and for getting through the front door. Other than extra drag, trailers have negligible effect on the handling of the lead bike, and stay upright if your bike falls over.

4. TRAILER BIKES

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1. CHILDREN’S BIKESCycling en famille is possible with children of all ages, and there are lots of practical options to make it easy.

For children, cycling is freedom and adventure. They feel good on their bikes, and are beginning to develop the skills needed to make safe decisions consistently when they are on the road. Look for quality components and a design which allows the bike to ‘grow’ with your child through handlebar and saddle adjustments. Most bikes sold to children force them to reach too far forwards. You may come under pressure from your kids to buy a bike which looks cool, but it could be a pain to ride and maintain. A luggage

rack and mudguards may be uncool for an older child but they can carry light loads in a back pack, and road-splash on clothing is not the end of the world. The bike must not be too big. A child should have both feet flat on the ground when standing straddling the top tube, and should be able to touch the ground with the toes of one foot while sitting on the seat without leaning the bike. A good child’s bike can be as expensive to manufacture as an adult’s. Buy well, or you could put your children off cycling for life.

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The Flying Scotsman Sportive20 August 2016

Between them the routes take in Darvel, Catrine, Galston, Mauchline, and Sorn. The races take place on open roads with some traffic management in place, but limited disruption. www.obree.com

The Flying Scotsman event is delivered annually under the brand of Graeme Obree. This event starts and finishes at Loudoun Leisure Centre and offers 2 routes:

• Old Faithful - a 42 mile blast out to the scenic village of Sorn and back.

• The Beastie - which takes in 77 miles of spectacular scenic roads.

Tour of Britain: Stage 1 Glasgow to Castle Douglas

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The Tour of Britain, supported by EventScotland, will provide a once in a life time opportunity for spectators to see some of the best cycling teams in the world including Team Sky and Team Wiggins race across the UK in an eight day Stage Race.

The majority of the first leg of the 2016 Tour of Britain will be held in East Ayrshire. The event will commence in Glasgow and touch on East Renfrewshire then arrive just after lunch time in East Ayrshire at Stewarton, travelling across most of the authority including Kilmarnock, Galston, Auchinleck, Dalmellington and many smaller settlements in between before moving on to Dumfries and Galloway.

East Ayrshire will host the longest stretch of this stage of the Tour along with two of the classified sprint sections plus all three King of the Mountain stretches. There will be spectator areas at each location and a range of activities planned around these.

The Marmotte Écosse29 & 30 April 2017

Braveheart Cycling Event 29 October 2016

The Braveheart Cycling Event has been taking place in East Ayrshire for over 10 years. Braveheart is a charity which supports up and coming Scottish cyclists, all profits from Braveheart events go directly back into the charity.

Braveheart is led by local businessman and cycling enthusiast Alan Miller. Thisyear’s Braveheart Cycle will operate over 2 distances, 24 and 52 miles. This event operates on open roads using a basic traffic management plan with rolling road blocks and thereby limiting disruption.

www.braveheartfund.co.uk

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Sprints Sprint 2 of the Tour – London Road, Kilmarnock: Expected between 12:30 and 12:45 Cycling Activities at the Ayrshire Athletics Arena (13:00 - 15:00hrs)Sprint 2 of the Tour – Ayr Road, Dalmellington: Expected between 13:45 and 14:10Cycling Activities at Doon Valley Leisure Centre (12 noon - 13:45)

King of the MountainsKOM 1 of the Tour – Skares (B7046): Expected between 13:16 and 13:36 Cycling Activities in Broomfield, Cumnock between 14:00 and 16:00hrs KOM 2 of the Tour – Kerse/Polnessan (B730): Expected between 13:30 and 13:56Cycling Activities in Patna between 12 noon and 13.30hrs.KOM 3 of the Tour – By Dalmellington: Expected between 13:46 and 14:20Cycling Activities at Doon Valley Leisure Centre (12 noon and 13:35 hrs)

For exact locations visit: http://www.tourofbritain.co.uk/stages/stage1/index.php#.V3-ERGeFPIU

East Ayrshire Council is also working closely with Scottish Cycling and member clubs in the area to develop the sport and host a range of other events throughout the year including the National 25 Time Trial (Saturday 10 September 2016) and the Kilmarnock Criterium, at Howard Park Kilmarnock (Sunday 25 September 2016).

For information visit: https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/scotland

www.marmotteecosse.com

Forthcoming cycling events in East Ayrshire

20.08.16The Flying Scotsman Sportive

04.09.16Tour of Britain: Stage 1 Glasgow to Castle Douglas

10.09.16National 25 Time Trial

25.09.16Kilmarnock Criterium

29.10.16Braveheart Cycling Events

29/30.04.17The Marmotte Écosse

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The Marmotte Écosse is a prestigious cycling festival event which takes place over closed roads, attracting around 3000 cyclists of all abilities.

In 2017 the event is coming to East Ayrshire. This is the first time it has been held outside mainland Europe. The event includes 20km time trials and a Gran Fondo event covering 137kms featuring 1535m of demanding climbs.

The races between them cover virtually all towns and villages in East Ayrshire - Auchinleck, Cumnock, Dalmellington, Kilmarnock, Newmilns, and Stewarton, amongst many smaller areas - maximising the opportunities for tourists and participants to view our breath-taking scenery.

The whole event is a first for Scotland and includes:

• Mass participation time trial over closed roads open to anyone who wants to experience what it’s like to be a professional cyclist. This takes the form of a Chrono covering 20km.

• The first Marmotte Gran Fondo ever to be held outside of mainland Europe. This event is held over 76 miles/138km featuring 1535m of demanding climbs with up to 3000 participants.

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Are you passionate about cycling?We are looking to recruit volunteers to help develop a junior cycling club in East Ayrshire. No cycling experience is necessary.

What’s in it for you?

• new qualifications• new skills• new experiences • new career opportunitiesAll training and support required for developing a junior cycling club will be provided by Scottish Cycling and East Ayrshire Council’s Vibrant Communities.

If you are interested in volunteering and feel you have something to offer to improve junior cycling opportunities in East Ayrshire please contact Fiona Walker.

Cycle Friendly

Primary School

Award

Office: 0141 554 6021Mobile: 07538 083 999Email: fiona.walker@scottishcycling.org.uk

Five schools in East Ayrshire have achieved Cycling Scotland’s Cycle Friendly School Award. The award aims to promote cycling to school as a pleasant, healthy and economical travel choice. To achieve the award, schools must show a commitment to cycling by providing facilities such as bicycle parking, changing facilities and Bikeability Scotland cycle training. Cycling Scotland offers guidance on travel planning and providing cycling facilities and helps to create a culture of cycling within the school community.

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Balance bike training is delivered to Early childhood Centres through the Balanceability scheme. We have balance bikes, helmets and an activity kit available for loan.

Bikeability Level 1

Delivered by Active Schools to pupils by the end of Primary 5. Basic competencies on a bike such as balance, control skills and making turns. Delivered off- road in the playground.

Bikeability Level 2

Delivered using iCycle by the end of Primary 6.

ICycle training takes place on and off road with children learning basic manoeuvres – starting, stopping, left and right turn, overtaking and emergency stops. Training lasts between 6-8 weeks, reinforced by classroom work. At the end of the training the children sit a practical cycle test and a written Highway Code test. Online resources include cycling workbooks, assessments, activities, games and news.

Bikeability Level 3

Delivered by Active Schools, by the end of Primary 7 or during early secondary school. On road training which teaches children how to deal with more challenging junctions and plan and make journeys effectively.

early secondary school. On road training which teaches children how to deal with more challenging junctions and plan and make journeys effectively.

The East Ayrshire schools cycle training programme is delivered to pupils in 3 stages:

Scooter training is delivered to Early Childhood Centres and Primary 1 pupils. We have 12 scooters, 10 for pupils and 2 for adults and helmets, knee and elbow pads which schools can borrow for up to two weeks. School staff are trained by the Roads Safety Team.

For most people a ‘mountain bike’ (aka MTB or ATB) is anything

with fat knobbly tyres, suspension forks, wide bars, lots of gears, and no mudguards or carrier-rack.Originally designed purely for off-road use their toughness and confidence-inspiring handling made them perfect for city use. Most are used as urban workhorses, exclusively on tarmac. Basic mountain bikes can be ‘citified’, with slick tyres, mudguards, a luggage rack and lights for commuting, for example. But this can all cost as much as the bike, so unless you really need a genuine mountain bike, go for a regular city bike which has many MTB qualities, but has all the commuter-friendly bits already attached. Higher up the quality range are high performance machines designed for riding on actual mountains! Front and rear suspension lets the wheels

absorb small bumps while keeping the tyres in contact with the ground for better control, and also helps absorb large impact forces when landing from jumps. Mountain bikes have revolutionised cycle design and can be enormous fun, as long as you go for what you really need. With so many different types now available

advice from a good bike shop is essential. Now we a have a broad spectrum of types to fill every imaginable niche: from indestructible twelve-inch travel Free-Ride to superlight cross-country (XC) Race Bikes. Fully rigid single-speed, 4X, All-Mountain, Back Country, Hard-Core Hard-Tail, Soft-Tail, Dirt-Jump or fully-loaded Expedition Mountain Bike. Trail Bikes, Trials Bikes, Mud Bikes,

even dedicated Snow Bikes!But watch out - if you get bitten by the bug you’ll find that one mountain bike is never enough!

MOUNTAIN BIKES ARE SUPERB, AS LONG AS YOU GO FOR WHAT YOU REALLY NEED

Bikes are planet - friendly:they bring you closer to

nature, harmlessly

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For some it’s a means to independent mobility; for others it’s just the joy of physical movement, with wind in the hair. There are cycles for every purpose: tricycles for all ages, hand-cranked cycles, rear-steering tandems, tandems with

wheelchairs on the side or front, and side-by-side ‘companion’ cycles. The choice is growing all the time.

For information on all disability cycles visit:

www.getcycling.org.uk

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All ABILITY CYCLESAll Ability Cycles offer children and adults who have a physical or learning disability or have impaired balance the chance to fully participate in the fun and freedom of cycling.

Inclusive bikes, hand cycles and RaceRunners are available for hire.Booking is essential as bikes are limited. Cycles are booked for 1 hour slots, including 15 minutes set up time.

Wednesday: 1pm – 4pmSunday: 10am – 1pm

The All Ability Cycles are available to hire for individual and group bookings as well as events.

Ayrshire Athletics ArenaQueens DriveKilmarnockT: 01563 555226/555227E: aaarena@east-ayrshire.gov.uk

https://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/CommunityLifeAndLeisure/SportsDevelopment/Disability-Sports.aspx

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Bikes are independent mobility, and give you the world.

If you have not cycled since your younger days, you’ll be surprised at just how light, efficient and comfortable modern bicycles can be. Compared to your heavy old all-steel roadster, today’s lightweight bikes are easy to lift and agile in hilly terrain.

If you have not cycled since your younger days, you’ll be surprised at just how light, efficient and comfortable modern bicycles can be. Compared to your heavy old all-steel roadster, today’s lightweight bikes are easy to lift and agile in hilly terrain.

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There is no age at which cycling stops being an option, and anyone cycling regularly into older age adds years to their life expectancy. Research shows that regular cyclists have, on average, the health of someone ten years younger. Cycling four miles daily reduces the risk of coronary heart disease by 50 per cent. It’s good aerobic exercise AND involves smooth, regular movement, putting no load-bearing strain on joints or muscles – good news if you are arthritic, overweight or generally unfit. Regular cycling improves lung function: useful if you suffer from bronchitis or asthma.Manufacturers are now thinking

beyond youth culture cycle fashion, realising that in most industrialised countries there will soon be many more active

55 to 70 year olds than there are teenagers.

And young people can be a difficult market, with fashion changing like the shifting sands. For older people image is important, but so is quality, and anyone getting into

active cycling at the age of fifty-five

may well cycle for twenty years or more yet. Take up cycling now and you can enjoy expanding networks of cyclepaths and other facilities. But there is still much work to be done. Millions of cyclists with decades of experience to call on, and the leisure time to apply it, can put further pressure on the authorities for ever better facilities. Older people, with a lifetime of knowledge and experience can be a highly effective campaign group, mindful of the power of their vote and the authority of their voice.

Even though we don’t have huge networks of segregated cyclepaths,

as in Holland or Denmark, statistics for cycling safety are not what you might expect. In Britain there is a fatal cycling accident for every 31 million miles cycled. This equates to over 21,000 years for someone cycling an average of four miles each and every day of the week. Only around one in every 28 deaths on the road involves a cyclist, and for every cyclist who dies on the road, around 400 UK citizens die of illnesses related to lack of exercise.

It is much safer to cycle than not to cycle! Research is now showing that if you cycle regularly you can expect to be as fit as someone ten years younger, and that regular cycling adds an average of two and a half years to your life, a figure which takes into account the relatively small number of fatalities each year.

Here’s how to cut the chances of an accident even further:

• Keep your bike in good order: many cycle accidents have nothing to do with other traffic.

• Know your bike well, so that you ride intuitively.

• Know your Highway Code: it applies to cyclists

• If possible, position yourself to be visible to other road-users, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

• Be aware and think ahead in traffic.

• Wear bright clothing incorporating reflective material.

• Move smoothly and predictably. Speed and acceleration can give extra safety; so a good quality bike helps.

• Keep your brakes well adjusted; you need them a lot in traffic.

• Shout ‘Room!’ if a driver comes too close. It’s fast and effective.

• Don’t cower in the gutter. Keep a metre’s space free to your left in case you need to move into it, or if a car-door opens suddenly.

• At advanced stop lines wait in a central position, even if turning left.

• Hold your lane for periods if it’s safer for you, but don’t cause frustration behind you.

• Use your eyes and ears to be aware of what’s happening.

• Learn to look behind with confidence, or use a mirror. Signal and move out smoothly to pass parked cars and buses.

• Watch out for pedestrians stepping out: they can’t hear your engine!

• Wear a helmet for protection against low-impact collisions and don’t expect it to do much more than that.

• Be assertive, and proud to be pedalling, but also polite.

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Think about what you want from a used bike, and how much work you are

prepared to put into it. You’ll have all the hassle of tracking down bikes for sale, visiting the various sellers, then fixing any problems. The benefit of buying from a dealer is that you have bikes of a guaranteed quality, all in one place, with expert advice on hand. On the other hand it can be very satisfying to get a used bargain and work on it.

GENERAL CONDITION:

Is the bike looked after or rusty? Are the tyres bald and cracked or in good condition? Is the paint scuffed and the frame dented, or are there just the one or two honourable scars of a hard worked but looked-after machine? TYRES:

Are they well inflated? Are they bald? Are the sidewalls cracked and perished? Do the valve types match? Does a pump come with the bike? Why not? All tyres should be inflated hard – they should barely give when you squeeze them.

WHEELS:

Are the rims steel or alloy? Alloy is good. Are steel rims rusty? Do the wheels run true? Gripping the top of the wheel, can you wobble it from side to side – yes? – possible bearing damage. Are any of the spokes broken? Check at the hub end. If two or more have gone, then more may be on the way out. Are any spokes slack? – Bad! Check the wheel for trueness. BRAKES:

Are the pads worn? Do they rub the rim? Are they seized solid? Are they scuffing the tyre? Do the pads bite on the rim almost as soon as you move the lever on the bars? Are the cables rusty and frayed, or looked after, oiled, and finished with a ferrule? CHAIN:

Is it rusty? Taking the chain at the frontmost point of the chainring, (the cog by the pedals), can the chain be pulled nearly clear of the teeth? Yes? - worn chain. If the chain has rusted badly or has dry rust on it, it may have worn the sprockets down, too. Expensive to replace.

HEADSET:

(Where the forks & bars swivel in the frame). Do the forks revolve smoothly? When the front brake is applied, can the bike be rocked forward and backward, because the fork is rocking within the frame?

CHAINWHEEL & SPROCKETS:

If teeth have a sharks-fin appearance, reject the bike, as the whole drivetrain will be much too worn. A worn chain, if left too long, will devour all the other components it comes into contact with – leading to an expensive repair bill. Chains, like brake blocks, are ‘consumables’ which should be replaced before they become too worn.

BOTTOM BRACKET:

(The bearing in the frame between the pedals). Grip the cranks and try to rock the axle up and down and side to side. Play and a clicking noise? – bearing needs adjustment or replacement. Check that the cranks rotate smoothly. PEDALS:

Do they spin smoothly? Are the ends battered? Do they rattle loose on their spindles? When you ride the bike you may feel a rolling sensation in the ankles caused by either bent pedal spindles or bent cranks. Riding with misaligned pedals can damage ankles and knees (which are really expensive to repair...)

What to look for

Think carefully and realistically about what you want from the bike you are about to buy. No one bike can do

everything well. You may even need two very different bikes!

Go to a good, well-established cycle dealer for expert advice, a well set-up bike, and some free after-sales service. Their bikes may cost more, but it’s worth it. Ask to try the bike out, offering a deposit if needed.

Bikes have never been better value. Go for the best you can afford. Don’t risk the inconvenience and cost of repair bills on second rate machines.

Aluminium alloy (as opposed to steel) components are lighter and are generally a sign of a better bike.

Look for a bike already fitted with the equipment you want. If you need extra accessories have them fitted by the shop as part of the purchase.

Avoid buying one of those cheap new bikes that pop up in garages, car parts stores and catalogues. They will come with a poor guarantee, little or no after sales service, and their poor quality will soon start to show. You deserve better than that.

FRAME & FORKS:

Look carefully at the tubes. Are there dents, creases or wrinkles in the paint which may indicate crash damage? Similarly inspect from the front, squatting to get down to the same level as the bike. Look to see if the frame twists between head tube and seat tube. Check that the forks are symmetrical, and not bent backward from a crash. Be very careful here, and if in doubt reject the bike. TOOLKIT AND BASIC MAINTENANCE:

Modern bikes use metric nuts and bolts and plenty of Allen keys for fixings and adjustments. An Allen key ‘nest’ (with 2, 3, 4, 5, 6mm keys) should be in every cyclists backpack. Purchase quality tools individually as you need them and you’ll eventually have a complete kit which suits your bike and your skill level. Similarly - learn skills as you need them. Most maintenance and repair tasks are very much easier to do than you might imagine.

HANDLEBARS:

Are they bent? Rusty? Is everything attached to them firmly? Look at the stem – can you see the minimum insert mark? No? – Good. Stand in front of the bike with your feet gripping the wheel. Try to turn the bars. Do they move easily? – Bad. Lots of resistance? – Good. Seized? – bad, and possibly rusted solid. RACKS, MUDGUARDS, ANCILLARIES:

Check everything is bolted on firmly. Distorted or cracked plastic mudguards should be replaced for safety. Racks should be firmly attached and rigid. Racks attached at three points will carry only moderate weights – four-point fixing is far sturdier. If dynamo lights are fitted, check that they work.

AFTERCARE:

Budget to spend a bit more once you’ve got the bike, replacing the safety-critical parts that are subject to wear. Change rusty, sticky or frayed brake cables. Basic replacement cables are fine – run a little oil over them before installing. Make sure you get the right cable type. Cable outers need replacing if they are kinked or excessively rusty. Fit new brake blocks if the old ones are worn. Change the chain if it needs it (a bike shop will advise if you’re unsure), and then keep the new one oiled! Some modern ‘dry’ lubricants don’t attract dirt, though they are more expensive and not as waterproof.

Buy cheap and you buy twice. Go for a quality

bike if you can.

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B I K E S H O P S .

Grab both pedals and rock at right angles to the bike. If there is any movement your cranks or bottom bracket need attention.

Check tyres are good order and well inflated. Mountain bike tyres may look grippy but they soak up your energy on roads. Slick road tyres go faster. Consult your bike shop.

Check there’s plenty of rubber on the brake blocks and that they are lined up with the rim.

Stand at right angles to the front forks and check they have not been bent back in an accident. If in doubt, visit a bike shop.

Pull the brake lever a little and check the cable hidden underneath. Cables commonly fray at this point. Squirt some oil down the cable.

If you can pull the brake levers all the way to the handlebars your brakes need adjusting.

Spin the wheels. If the wheel wobbles from side to side as it passes through the brake blocks it needs truing.

REGULAR CHECKING IS IMPORTANT TO YOUR RIDING COMFORT AS WELL AS YOUR SAFETY. LUCKILY, ALMOST EVERYTHING ON A BIKE IS TOTALLY VISIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE. IF IN DOUBT, TAKE IT TO A BIKE SHOP.

Nuts and bolts can work loose, especially on new bikes.

Lubing your chain is one of the kindest things you can do to your bike. Bicycle chain lube is cheap and a small bottle lasts for ages. Wipe the chain with a rag then apply lube evenly and sparingly - spin the cranks backwards a few times to get the lube inside the chain and then wipe, wipe, wipe, wipe until the chain comes clean. It’s simple to do and prevents expensive repair bills!

Chain Wear Indicators let you know when a chain is worn out. Your local bike shop has one and they’ll let you borrow it for free. Replace the chain before it gets so bad it wrecks the sprockets and chainrings!

If the gears don’t change smoothly it could be a bike shop job.

Check for loose or missing spokes

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Bikes are in fashion: look how often you see them in tv ads.

The Chris Hoy Cycle Way follows the route of a disused railway line between Hurlford and Galston. This is a short, off road cycle path which can be connected to quiet lanes and roads between Galston and Kilmarnock to provide an excellent day out exploring The Irvine Valley. This route starts and finishes at Dean Castle Country Park and extends to 12.3 miles.

The Chris Hoy Cycle Way follows the route of a disused railway line between Hurlford and Galston. This is a short, off road cycle path which can be connected to quiet lanes and roads between Galston and Kilmarnock to provide an excellent day out exploring The Irvine Valley. This route starts and finishes at Dean Castle Country Park and extends to 12.3 miles.

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Route 73 on the National Cycle Network provides a diversion between Kilmarnock and Irvine from the Ayrshire Coastal Route. The route mainly follows a disused railway line and is predominantly traffic free. It is approximately 10 miles long and takes you from Kilmarnock to Dreghorn, where you leave the disused railway line and follow the River Irvine into Irvine Town Centre. For a nice family day out, you can use this route to connect Dean Castle Country Park in Kilmarnock with Eglinton Country Park in Kilwinning or for a greater challenge, you can join NCN Route 7 at Kilwinning which links Sunderland to Inverness.

Dean Castle Country Park is nestled on the northern edge of Kilmarnock. It is a great place for family days out and for cycling beginners. Its 1.5 mile cycle route is traffic free and provides easy cycling for younger cyclists. For those who like a greater challenge, the Country Park cycle route is a great starting point to explore some of the quiet lanes in and around Kilmarnock, providing links to the town centre, Craufurdland Estate and the National Cycle Network. The country Park has good parking and toilet facilities.

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East Ayrshire has some of the most beautiful open spaces in south west Scotland with a rich and varied countryside offering a wealth of opportunity for leisure activities including walking and cycling. The path network in East Ayrshire extends to over 700km and provides enough variety for hiking, long distance walking, challenging bike rides and low level family cycling days out. The East Ayrshire Core Path Plan gives a full breakdown of routes throughout East Ayrshire, but the following routes are some of the most popular.

The Galloway Forest Park extends to Dalmellington in the southern edge of East Ayrshire. Cycling has become a well-established pastime in the park due to its abundance of rural country lanes and nearly 300 miles of forest road. Cycling is the ideal way, in this safe environment, to enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the area. The Loch Doon area of the Park has a café, toilets, camping and caravanning and a fantastic opportunity to watch Ospreys. There is lots to do in the area to enhance any cycling trip.www.gallowayforestpark.com

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If you love cycling, Whitelee Windfarm is a perfect place to go. There’s more than 130km of trails to explore for both leisurely cycling and more adventurous rides. The site also offers dedicated mountain bike trails a short distance from the Visitor Centre. The Visitor Centre also provides cycle lockers, shower facilities and a small café.www.whiteleewindfarm.com

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Choose a lock to match the quality of your bike. A bike you love requires

a top range, hardened D-lock or high quality padlock and chain. Cheap and expensive D locks may look similar, but there’s a big difference in security. A £30 banger bike should be reasonably safe with a cheaper cable lock.‘Sold Secure’ locks are categorised into Bronze, Silver and Gold ratings to offer at least 1, 3 and 5 minutes of resistance to thieves. Further details at www.soldsecure.com.Many bikes are secured with only a combination lock or a flimsy padlock and chain. D-locks costing less than £20 are little more effective, but a quality D-lock is a good deterrent, especially in busy cycle parking areas. It can be cracked, with time and special equipment, but Crime Prevention Officers report that if every cyclist used a high quality D-Lock, cycle theft could be reduced by up to 90 per cent.Always lock your bike to an immovable object, and don’t just lock the front wheel, or the rest of your bike may go. Many cyclists carry a light additional lock to fasten the front wheel to

an already secured frame, and long cable locks will go round frame, wheels, and immovable object. Some cyclists lock their bikes, then remove their quick-release saddle and seat pin for safe keeping, and even their front wheel.Where you lock your bike is

critical. Best are Sheffield cycle stands, now often seen in urban areas placed in small groups. Otherwise lock your bike to secure railings or a post. Avoid drainpipes, which are easily shattered.Never hide your bike down a dark alley - it gives the thief an ideal opportunity to work unnoticed. A well-lit, open space means thieves are far more conspicuous if they try to steal a bike.Garden sheds are vunerable but you can fit purpose-made anchor points in your shed, or by your front door for short term parking or use ring-ended Rawlbolts from your local hardware store. These are not

hardened but when positioned carefully are very hard for thieves to attack. Ask your employer for a secure cycle shed, fitted with well-designed cycle racks and closed circuit TV, to which only registered cyclists can gain access by swipe card or

combination lock.Owning more than one bike gives you flexibility. You can use your ‘hack’ bike for town, and your expensive bike for rides into the countryside, where theft is less likely.

There are simple ways of minimising the risk of theft. It comes down to having a good lock, using it effectively, and choosing the right location.

LOCK IT OR LOSE IT!

Planning for the worst

The police detection rate is only about 5%, but taking a note of your bike’s make, colour, accessories and frame number (usually under the bottom bracket) improves their chances. Take photos of your bike, and record the lock key number for future reference.

You can usually find cycling guidebooks, which combine with

ordnance survey maps to help you enjoy Britain’s delightful network of quiet country lanes and cyclepaths. Be realistic: you can always put in an extra loop if you’re doing well. Take a small bag to hold some lightweight waterproofs and snacks. Water is better than energy drinks, and fruit and nut type bars are better than sugary snacks. Take a few basic tools and the means to repair a puncture. If your first big cycle outing is a charity ride, build up to it carefully, and have your bike serviced in good time. Your local cycle campaign or section of the Cyclists’ Touring Club may offer suitable day rides in good company.

An out-and-back ride with an overnight stop requires very little luggage. How about putting the bikes on a train and going to explore part of the National Cycle Network or a

National Park? Check that the train does, in fact, take bikes. Or you can put a folding bike on the bus to get you out of town and on your way. Hotels and guesthouses are not your

only option: youth hostels can be very friendly, comfortable, and welcoming to cyclists of any age. There is also now a wide choice of good-value cycling holidays in the UK.

As you gain fitness and confidence, you can consider longer trips. This may be the time to become a two-bike cyclist! One for round-town and commuting, and a lighter, faster machine for longer leisure rides.

Bicycle-speed allows you to savour the

experiences and share them with your friends and family. You can stop at any time to look at a fine view, visit an interesting building, smell roadside flowers or chat to people you meet. Even the most basic bike can make trips of ten miles or so in reasonably flat country.

bikes can give you great adventures!

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Quiz

A B C D E

F G H I J

K L M N O

P Q R S T

SIMPLY WRITE THE CORRECT LETTER IN EACH BOX

PENNY FARTHING FROM 130 YEARS AGO

TOURING BIKE FOR LONG DISTANCES

MOUNTAIN BIKE FOR DOWNHILLING

TANDEM TRICYCLE FOR ALL THE FAMILY

FAST RACING BIKE

DAHON FOLDING BIKE WITH SMALL WHEELS

BMX FOR STUNTS

MOUNTAIN BIKE FOR GOING OFF-ROAD

LOW RECUMBENT RACING BIKE

MAXIMUS PEDICAB TRIKE

TRISHAW FOR CARRYING LOADS

SOLO TRICYCLE RECUMBENT

SEVEN SEATER CIRCLECYCLE

ELECTRIC-ASSIST BIKE

DUTCH-STYLE TOWN BIKE WITH MUDGUARDS

QUADRICYCLE

AMERICAN-STYLE CRUISER BIKE

WHEELCHAIR TANDEM

EMERGENCY PARAMEDIC’S BIKE

CHILD’S BIKE WITH RACK, STAND AND LIGHT

© Get Cycling 2016

See if you can match these twenty descriptions to the 20 pictures. / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / (Answers on next page)

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CLUBS

Walker Cycling Club Location: Kilmaurs

walkerscyclingclub @gmail.com

07708 823428 Walkers Cycling Club

Dunlop Cycle Club Email: info@fastrider.co.uk

07905 781072 Dunlop Cycle Club

Wallacehill Cycling Club Anyone interested in finding out details of organised runs should contact Drew Agnew:

01563 543456

For General Information David Miller: david@wallacehill.freeserve.co.uk

Glen Afton Mountain Bike Club Campbell Gibson

07787875635 Alan Cook

07882966425 campecosse@yahoo.co.uk Glen Afton

Mountain Bike Club

Loudoun Road Club www.loudoun.org.uk

andrew.gorrie @btopenworld.com

Kilmarnock Harriers RaceRunning For children and adults with disabilities. Email: steviemair91@gmail.com

All Ability Cycling 01563 555226 / 555227

aaarena@east-ayrshire.gov.uk Eac Sport

Ayrshire Athletics Arena Wednesdays 1pm-4pm Sundays 10am-1pm £1.80

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Craufurdland Estate 07786394462 alexcraufurd@gmail.com

www.muddytrials.co.uk

Kay Park Kilmarnock KA3 7RU

Newmilns Snow & Sports Complex Mini Downhill & Pump Track Newmilns Snow & Sports Complex are also looking for volunteers interested in bike track maintenance and potentially creating a new cycling club. If you are interested in volunteering in this exciting project area please contact: Stevi Campbell

01560 322320 info@skinewmilns.co.uk

SKATE PARKS

Darvel Skate Park KA17 0BT

Muirkirk Skate Park KA18 3RH

Mobile Skate Park Available for hire

01563 576351 youngscot@

east-ayrshire.gov.uk

MOBILE SKATE PARK

Time table posted weekly on ‘EAC Sport’ Facebook page.

Bring your own Skateboard/ BMX/Scooter (These will be checked for safety prior to participation). Safety equipment will be provided on a first come first served basis.

Interested in volunteering? Contact David Ligat via:

01563 576348 Eac sport david.ligat@east-ayrshire.gov.uk

PLEASURE COMES WITH PEDALS ON.BECOME A BEAUTIFUL MOVER TODAY!

L Penny farthing from 130 years ago

P Touring bike for long distances

F Mountain bike for downhilling

O Tandem tricycle for all the family

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small wheelsJ BMX for stuntsM Mountain bike for going

off-roadI Low recumbent racing bikeB Maximus pedicab trikeE Trishaw for carrying loadsQ Solo tricycle recumbentK Seven seater CircleCycleG Electric-assist bikeN Dutch-style town bike with

mudguardsT QuadricycleD American-style cruiser bikeS Wheelchair tandemH Emergency paramedic’s

bikeC Child’s bike with rack,

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Written and compiled by Get Cycling, a Community Interest Company, on behalf of East Ayrshire Council. Customised versions of this are published on behalf of public sector clients. Pictures by Jim McGurn/Jason Patient/Sue Darlow/Get Cycling. Design: FrozenMarrow. © Get Cycling 2016. Copying or any other form of unauthorised use of any part of this publication is strictly prohibited. Published by Get Cycling, 22 Hospital Fields, Fulford, York, YO10 4DZEmail: admin@getcycling.org.uk | www.getcycling.org.uk