GET BACK IN THE SADDLE
Comrie cycle shop boss wants people to take up £50 grant offer
Strath residents have been encouraged to get in the saddle and keep active as the Covid- 19 outbreak continues.
And it’s hoped a governmentbacked project will give anyone looking to get their cycling back into gear the necessary pedal power.
The Scottish Cycle Repair Scheme offers grants of up to £50 toward the cost of repairing bikes.
Redeemable at local bike workshops, the money can be put towards labour and parts required to get people moving again and is open to everyone on a first come, first served basis.
Comrie Croft Bikes is one of the participating outlets locally.
Manager Colin McPhail emphasised the potential benefits of people making use of the scheme in order to get out and about to enjoy the Strath’s renowned scenery.
He said: “This is a remarkably good initiative
“It’s designed to encourage anyone who has a bike that needs a bit of time spending on it to get it out of storage, get it safety checked and repaired, and get ready for when the better weather rolls around.
“The £50 limit is a great help, a decent service and a few small parts can usually be covered – or may only require a small top-up – and your bike is ready to go.
“Our expert qualified mechanics will make sure you are getting a professional analysis and repairs.”
Colin continued: “Biking is so good for your physical and mental health, good for the environment and is a great way to spend your exercise time – both during the current lockdown period and afterwards.
“It’s a great way to get around and explore the local area, and we are very lucky here to have such a good network of quiet roads and tracks to experience the beauty of Strathearn.”
Keen cyclist Colin added: “The scheme is really straightforward.
“There’s no voucher to apply for – just bring the bikes to us and we will assess what needs doing and get it in the workshop. “We’re delighted to be part of it.”
The Scottish Cycle Repair Scheme runs until May this year.
For more information, see the website www. cyclinguk.org. Alternatively, send an email to Comrie Croft Bikes via bikes@ comriecroft. com for further details.