The Everyday Cycling Fife campaign launched at Tree in the Park on Saturday 25th May to encourage Fifers to get out on their bikes for everyday journeys.
Getting more people out of cars and onto bikes can play a big part in reducing our impact on the climate. It is also great for people’s physical and mental wellbeing.
By running this campaign, we hope to inspire Fifers to cycle for more everyday journeys like commuting to work and going to the shops.
Greener Kirkcaldy’s Active Travel Development Worker, Peter Wooding said.
“Whether you have never picked up a bike before or cycle all the time, you can get involved in this campaign. We want to see people sharing their everyday cycles to show that you don’t have to be a ‘cyclist’ to get on a bike and start pedalling! We can offer lots of support and resources to help get you started.”
Cllr Jan Wincott, Fife Council’s Spokesperson for Environment and Climate Change, added:
“Whether you are a new, occasional or experienced cyclist, I fully encourage Fifers to join in on the Everyday Cycling Fife campaign. This is a great opportunity to get on a bike, get active and have fun. As well as being a fantastic leisure activity, cycling is a cheap and easy way to commute to work, travel to school or college, or pop to the local shops.
“More people taking part in active travel options such as cycling is fundamental to tackling climate change. Fife Council is working hard to make cycling a more attractive option by building more safe routes where people can move around with confidence. Making more trips by bike will benefit our environment, our air quality and people’s physical and mental wellbeing.”
You can get involved in the campaign in a number of ways:
Sharing your cycle journeys on social media using the #EverydayCyclingFife hashtag to help make travelling by bike more visible.
Visit our Cycle Info Hub. This an online space full of resources and information about all things cycling in Fife. It covers topics like getting started in cycling, how to find good routes, how to stay safe and more.
Talks, film screenings and cycle rides are taking place across Fife this summer for people to join. For example, in June Mike Elm visits Lang Toun Cycles Community Bike Shop in Kirkcaldy to talk about his experiences cycling across Europe. Following the talk, there will be a solstice cycle ride to make the most of the longest day of the year. Book now!
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