Cycling UK in Scotland Annual Gathering 2022

Mel Nicholls riding her handcycle
Event ride

Event description


***Please note that due to a rail strike planned for the day of this event, rail services to and from Stirling may not be running. Please check the ScotRail website for the latest information***

All Cycling UK members are invited to attend the Cycling UK in Scotland Annual Gathering on Saturday 29 October at the Mayfield Centre in Stirling. We'd also love to welcome non-members that would like to know more about Cycling UK!There will be an optional led ride in the morning before the gathering, followed by a series of inspiring and informative talks, including:

  • Two-time Paralympian and world record breaking handcyclist Mel Nicholls, who completed an epic 4,800-mile journey around the coast of the UK last year
  • Speech by Cycling UK chair of trustees Dr Janet Atherton OBE
  • A look at an important year for cycle campaigning and policy in Scotland, by Cycling UK's Jim Densham
  • An update on Cycling UK's work to improve people's lives through cycling by Suzanne Forup
  • Further talks on a range of subjects including rural cycling and tandem cycling with the VIE Velo club for blind and partially sighted people

Tea and coffee will be available from 10.30am, with the event starting at 11am.

A free lunch will be provided.

Optional led ride

Starting at 9.30am from Stirling train station, this scenic 10km ride will be at the pace of the slowest rider. More details on route to follow. Please sign up when booking.

Tickets

Secure your place by booking a free ticket on Eventbrite.

If you have any Covid symptoms, please don't come.

If you have any questions, please contact Andrew Abbess, chair of the Scottish Advisory Committee on [email protected].

We look forward to seeing you!

Route details


  • 6 mi / 10 km

Start location


Address

Sunnybank Road
Stirling
FK7 0DB
United Kingdom

Date and start time


  • Saturday 29 October 2022 - 10:30

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