City hosts new cycling event
Pedal power’s becoming popular in county
Provost Dennis Melloy swapped gold chains for the oiled variety as he joined P6 pupils from Ruthvenfield Primary School to launch a brand new cycling event.
The Wee Jaunt Perth will take place on Sunday, August 6, starting at Perth Concert Hall and heading to the North Inch for a family-friendly, traffic-free route of six miles.
Suitable for all abilities, the ride is just one of several cycling events delivered as part of Pedal for Scotland – Scotland’s biggest bike event.
Pedal for Scotland rides include Wee Jaunts across the country, a 45 mile Classic Challenge ride between Glasgow and Edinburgh and the mighty 93-mile Big Belter.
The Wee Jaunt Perth will form part of ‘Perth on the Go’ – a citywide event encouraging residents and visitors to try different ways of travelling that don’t involve getting in a car.
Provost Melloy commented: “Cycling is a great activity that can help keep people and families fit and active.
Provost Dennis Malloy with Ruthvenfield Primary School pupils Simon Fowler, Erica Campbell, Nathan Rogers, Nicole Rogers, Charlotte Newman and Molly Pettigrew. Pic: Fraser Band
“Whether it’s a gentle ride with the family or a more challenging hill climb you’re after, we’ll have something to suit in Perth and Kinross.
“We’re keen to see more people cycling for leisure and work. We’re also continuing our work in schools to encourage more active travel and our Bikeability Scotland cycle training is making sure children can cycle safely.”
Keith Irving, Cycling Scotland’s chief executive, added: “The Wee Jaunt Perth is the newest addition to our family friendly Wee Jaunt rides and promises to be a fun-filled day.
“It is an excellent introduction to travelling by bike, be it for work, school or pleasure and is the perfect way for people of all ages and abilities enjoy all the benefits of cycling.
“A fantastic traffic free route means participants can relax and enjoy all the events in Perth on the day as part of Perth on the Go.”
Enter online at www. pedalforscotland.org.
An adult place is £8, with concessions and child places at £5.
Those under five years go free when using a tag-a-long, trailer or bike seat.
We’re keen to see more people cycling for leisure and work