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Summer seems to be in hiding at the moment, but don't let the rubbish weather put you off, just make sure you pack your waterproofs when you join us at one of this month's exciting activities and events ...

Weekly adult guided rides

Everyone is welcome on our easy-paced weekly rides, which may be particularly helpful if you are new to or returning to cycling.

Build up your confidence, fitness and miles on the bike in the company of a friendly group.

Loan bikes available if you live or work in Cambuslang or Rutherglen.

Departs from our Bike Shop in a Box every Wednesday at 10am and we aim to return by 1pm:

• Wednesday 6th July
• Wednesday 13th July
• Wednesday 20th July
• Wednesday 27th July

Pedal for Scotland training ride

Our training rides aim to help you prepare to take on the Classic Challenge route. Each month the distance increases by five miles and this month we aim to cycle 40 miles. 

You don't need to be signed up for the event to attend; come along and see how you get on. The rides are on mixed terrain and include cycling on cycle paths and roads.

• Saturday 9th July, 40 miles; departs 10am

Please note that places are limited, please sign up via our online Meetup group. Loan bikes are not available for this ride.

Go Further Friday ride

We have a monthly longer-distance ride offering a step-up from our weekly easy-paced rides. 

We usually manage between 20 and 30 miles, with an average pace of about 10mph. We aim to return by 3pm.

• Friday 15th July, departs 10am

Guided rides information

• Our rides are facilitated by friendly, experienced ride leaders and a warm welcome is given to all
• We include a rest stop and usually visit a cafe for tea/coffee/food/cake. Please bring money if you wish to do this too
• Unless otherwise stated all rides depart at 10am from our Bike Shop in a Box at 39 Downiebrae Road, Rutherglen, G73 1PW. Loan bikes are available to people living or working in Cambuslang and Rutherglen. Arrive for 9.30am if you wish to borrow a bike
• If bringing your own bike make sure it is in good working order and carry an essential repair kit, e.g. pump and puncture repairs. All participants are encouraged to dress for the weather and carry a mobile phone/money in case of an emergency
• More information is available on our online Meetup group pages

• Do you want to cycle to work?
• Not sure about cycling on the road?
• Want to improve your confidence and skills?
• Bike Town can help!

We offer free training and support to people living/working in Rutherglen/Cambuslang who are looking to start cycling to work. We offer a half day training session and follow-up support to help get you started.

Training dates:

• Saturday 2nd July
• Saturday 30th July
• Saturday 20th August
• Saturday 27th August

Improve your confidence and skills at one of the sessions and then we will help you to plan a route and accompany you on your first day cycling to and from work.

Get in touch for more information and to book a place on one of the dates.

 

WATCH THIS SPACE ...

We are excited to announce that the Bike Town operations will be moving to new premises very soon! Unfortunately at the time of writing we do not have a date of enty, however we will let you know all of the details as soon as they are confirmed.

In the meantime it is business as usual at our Bike Shop in a Box: 

• Reconditioned bikes for sale; children and adult sizes available
• Affordable repairs and servicing
• Skillful, experienced bike mechanic
• Bike essentials for sale

Open Saturdays and Wednesdays 10am-2pm. 

Visit us at 39 Downiebrae Road, Rutherglen, G73 1PW

Tour de France

Cycling's most famous race started on Saturday 2nd July with the Grand Depart from Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy.

If you're a fan of the event you're in for a treat as ITV4 will show a total of 70 hours of live cycling during the event and daily evening highlights for those of us who will be at work when the live action is on.

New Staff

Bike Town welcome a new team member in July. Andy McLean joins us as our new Training and Recycling Officer. He will be involved in our bicycle recycling programme, including the training and involvement of volunteers.

Andy will be learning all about Bike Town over the coming weeks, attending our activities and events so please give him a warm welcome when you meet him.

Women's 100k Challenge

Join the Stirling Cycle Hub Women’s 100 Challenge on a 100k ride (or 50k) on Sunday 17 July.  

The Women’s 100 is an event originally brought to life by the clothing company Rapha and Stirling Cycle Hub invite you to join the fun.

The Women’s 100 ride is fun and social. It is not a sportive. The ride is all about inspiring and encouraging each other to ride and have a great day out together in the beautiful Forth Valley.

The ride will follow a figure-of-8 route allowing participants to complete 50k or the full 100k. A member of the cycle hub staff will travel as ride leader, providing route support, puncture repair assistance and a support car.

Check out the routes (may be subject to change) and join the fun by registering here.

Further information on the ride and the schedule click here.

We've loved hearing everyone's reasons for cycling for our #ICycleBecause campaign. You can let us know why you cycle, if you haven't already, via Twitter and Facebook, or in person if you meet us at one of our events. Include @BikeTown and #ICycleBecause in your answer. There is a cycling goody bag for the best entry each month.

Watch our #ICycleBecause film here.

We're still recruiting for our Cycling Ambassador scheme and hope to organise an information session and training soon. We want to hear from you if:

• You regularly commute by bicycle
• You already offer mechanical assistance to cyclists in need or wish you had the skills to be able to do this 

Our Cycling Ambassadors will be trained and supported to promote cycling and provide help when needed. In return you'll get:

• FREE bicycle maintenance training
• FREE bicycle tools and sapres
• FREE Cycle Ambassador Hi Viz
• A warm glow when you help out a fellow cyclist

Please get in touch with us to sign up or find out more by emailing biketown@healthynhappy.org.uk

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