8 June 2007
SPT says "Get on your bike"
Staff and public encouraged to cycle
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport is organising a series of events to encourage people across Strathclyde to get on their bikes.
As part of National Bike Week, which takes place from 16-24 June, SPT is encouraging staff to cycle to work whenever possible. This initiative is also part of SPT's new Staff Travel Plan.
SPT has also written to 100 organisations across Strathclyde, encouraging them to promote cycling within their company by organising cycle events during Bike Week. There will be an award, presented by SPT, for the organisation that comes up with the most innovative Bike Week event.
Throughout Bike Week SPT is holding four Bike Clinics. Those attending will be able to take advantage of a bike MOT service provided by a cycling expert. There will be a police officer available to give advice on safe cycling and bike security, and information on cycling within the SPT area will be available along with free gifts.
SPT's Bike Clinics will be held at the following places:
- Monday 18 June - Hamilton Central Station 12pm - 4pm
- Wednesday 20 June - Glasgow Central Station 10am - 2pm
- Thursday 21 June - Ayr Station 10am - 2pm
- Friday 22 June - Glasgow Queen Street Station 9.30am - 12.30pm
On Sunday 24 June from 11am, SPT is attending a 'Try out Cycling' roadshow in Glasgow's George Square. During this event, members of the public will be able to try out a range of bikes that they could use to travel for work or leisure. A selection of more unusual bikes will also be available to try and there will be stalls providing information on all aspects of cycling. The Company of Cyclists will also be attending this event.
SPT's Sustainable Development Manager Keri Stewart said: "We're delighted to be involved in Bike Week. It's a great opportunity to promote cycling within SPT and to encourage other organisations to do the same.
"Encouraging staff to cycle to work, or use public transport rather than drive, has many benefits. In particular, we can help reduce traffic congestion and pollution, reduce stress among staff and improve the health and fitness of our workforce."
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