OVER 7000 people braved wind and rain to Pedal for Scotland yesterday, writes Nan Spowart.
They were joined by Scotland’s Minister for Transport, Humza Yousaf , TV football hosts Peter Martin and Alan Rough, entertainment presenter Laura Boyd and radio DJ Robin Galloway.
Now in its 19th year, Pedal for Scotland attracts thousands of cyclists who cycle from Glasgow Green to the Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh. Over 5500 riders took part in the 45 mile Classic Challenge while 600 took on the 93 mile Big Belter.
Around 900 riders of all ages took part in the family friendly Wee Jaunt, joining the Classic Challenge riders for the final 10 miles from Linlithgow to the Royal Highland Centre.
Many participants were raising money for children and young people affected by poverty by supporting the event’s official charity partner, The STV Children’s Appeal.
Keith Irving, chief executive of event organiser Cycling Scotland said: “It was terrific to have the transport minister take part in the week it was announced that funding for active travel would be doubled.
“We appreciate the patience of businesses and residents along the routes which have allowed people to ride across Scotland safely on closed roads.”
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