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You are welcome along to this FREE bike event that is aimed to show you just how wonderful active travel can be in Inverness and Loch Ness!

Torvean Park, Inverness

You are welcome along to this FREE bike event that is aimed to show you just how wonderful active travel can be, and a closer look at what's on our doorstep. We have a great day planned for everyone to enjoy at Torvean Park in Inverness! Take the opportunity to walk the canal, cycle around the park, cycle around the local trails and try something different with our many activities on offer. This event has been supported through the Community Cycling Fund and our sponsors EventScotland (part of VisitScotland) and Paths for all, celebrating the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships taking place in Scotland this year.What’s on offer? B﻿IKINGPump Track: Children friendly, this guided pump track will bring some liveliness to the event with children’s bikes on offer to use on a staffed skills track. Sender ramps: Why not try some ramps as well as the pump track to practice your bike skills? Join 42 Cycling to try this out! E Bike Tours: Fancy an E bike ride to have a look around? Us too! Join us on one of THREE one hour rides. This is open to beginners and will be a lead ride with a qualified instructor around Inverness and the surrounding area including through forestry and the canal. Self Guided Routes: Fancy a look around but have no idea where to start? We've got you covered. Come and see us, we will give you some route ideas for the day! Mountain Bike Rentals: We have some mountain bikes to rent throughout the day, no need to book, just turn up! Bike Health Checks: Our Dr Bikes specialists will take a look at your bikes to diagnose any repairs, and in some cases, fix them! We will also be offering workshops to learn more about changing and repairing your trusty steel horses.Smoothie Bike: Fancy making your own smoothie with pedal power? Come down for your FREE fruit smoothies over the course of the day! O﻿THER ACTIVITIES Sit on Kayak Taster Sessions: We will be offering sit on kayak taster sessions. These will last 30 minutes and all equipment and tuition will be provided. At the nearby canal, you will be join the wonderful Highland Experiences for your adventure. Bookings essential. Over 12s Only. (Click Get Tickets) Walking Tour: Join Cath from Walk Inverness on a fantastic walking tour around Tomnahurich, Ness Hydro, the River Ness, Botanic Gardens and Caledonian Canal. Bookings essential. (Click Get Tickets) Accessible Bikes: On the day, we are teaming up with Highland Mobility Centre for a chance to test out some accessible bikes, such as trikes. You can simply turn up and give it a go!Treasure Hunt: Who doesn't love a treasure hunt? Take part in our family-friendly treasure hunt, with some excellent prizes to be won on your return! Local Active Travel Stalls: We will have some wonderful organisations joining us so you can hear more about active travel, how to get involved and how we can help including Paths for All and the Loch Ness Hub. Local Food and Drink: We will be ensuring you are caffeine fuelled as the Coffee Academy will be selling coffees throughout the day and there will be a couple of food stalls so you can keep your energy levels high. W﻿HERE? Inverness- Torvean Park. There is parking available on site, however, we highly recommend that you bike to the event- those that come by other methods of transport than a car will receive a FREE water bottle (For the first 100) How to get there:Bike: If you already know the routes and own a bike, why not pedal down? The address is: Torvean Park, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, IV3 8JL Walking: Dependant where you live, or are staying, there are many walking routes to reach Torvean Park. Situated just off the canal, and the venue for Park Run, we will be easy to find! H﻿ow do I book? S﻿imply get a ticket for admission for FREE and if you'd like to attend a bike tour, kayak taster session or walking tour please get your tickets here! (Click Get Tickets)

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