GET IN GEAR FOR THE NEW YEAR WITH "CYCLE 21"

Running from 29th to 31st January 2021 - ‘Cycle 21’ aims to encourage people to take to the saddle this new year, boosting mental and physical health, while raising funds for the Free Wheel North 2021 fundraising campaign.

What better way to beat the January blues than to get on your bike and go for a cycle! To take part, you simply register via the Spring Events website, choosing your challenge from either a 6, 21, or 44-mile cycle. Decide a day to complete your challenge from either Friday 29th, Saturday 30th or Sunday 31st January and make a donation of your choice to the Free Wheel North ‘Cycle 21’ fundraising campaign, via the Just Giving page www.justgiving.com/fundraising/spring-events1

You can complete your cycle wherever you like - outdoors with family and friends or on your turbo bike at home. If you do not have a bike or you require an adapted bike- Free Wheel North is opening up their track at Glasgow Green on Saturday 30th January where you can cycle 21 laps of the track on a range of adapted bikes, trikes, hand crack cycles, tandems and go carts. Limited spaces are available to book from the FWN website www.freewheelnorth.org.uk

Due to the current health pandemic, ‘Cycle 21’ is a virtual event where participants are being encouraged to share their personal progress and photos on social media using #fwncycle21

Social media toolkits, route suggestions and how to donate information can all be found on Spring Events website www.springevents.uk

All money raised will go to cycling development charity, Free Wheel North, which is creating a fairer, healthier society by enabling people of all ages and abilities to cycle as part of their everyday life. The charity operates a cycle center at Glasgow Green providing training and a safe space for new learners and vulnerable users. A dedicated team deliver specialist group and individual instruction, free city-wide sociable group rides and campaign locally and nationally for universal access to cycling infrastructure and a more enlightened view of how people get around.

Founder of FWN, Norman Armstrong is keen to get people pedalling in the new year, he said, “EG - Cycling is a great activity for all weathers - everyone can take part and feel the benefits physically and mentally. FWN has done XYZ over the years … We are looking to raise £20,021.00 - and all donations are welcome...etc. The money raised will help to do…’

FWN project coordinator Carol Thompson added “Winter is always a difficult time for people but we know the physical and mental benefits of cycling can help beat those January blues. Come and get involved in an event where you don't even have to have your own bike, you don't have to be able to ride a 2wheeler, and we encourage everyone of all ages and abilities to get involved. Help us to raise £20,021.00 in 2021 allowing us to help keep people mentally and physically healthy in 2021.”

Physical distancing and hygiene measures will be implemented in line with Scottish Government guidelines.

Free Wheel North cycling development charity #SC039789 www.freewheelnorth.org.uk

Contact information will be gathered through Eventbrite and will be used for contact tracing if an infection occurs at our site.

If you cannot attend please contact us to let us know. If you do not show up for your booking you will not be able to book in again the following week.

Free Wheel North may send an email for feedback about your visit.