Tyred n Cranky – Move It

Move It Tyred n CrankyProject AimsRun activities and events to promote cycling Break down barriers to behaviour change Promote realistic solutions Bring mobile bike services to rural areas Tyred n Cranky are a Huntly-based mobile bike business offering repair and servicing. This project supports Tyred n Cranky to deliver events and activities, in partnership with other organisations across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire to increase awareness, participation, skilled staffing, and storytelling. These activities may include as an example, but not exclusively; Bike Dr, Cycle Training, Trail Rangers, maintenance training (non-certified), filming, interviewing, …

Connecting Communities Aberdeen

Connecting Communities Aberdeen Cycling UKProject AimsIncrease the number of people walking, wheeling or cycling for short journeys  Increase the number of people who feel safer whilst walking, wheeling and cycling  Reduce car use for short journeys Support under-represented groups This project in Aberdeen City is part of Cycling UK’s Connecting Communities programme, based at the Aberdeen Cycle Hub @ Seaton. The Connecting Communities development officers are embedded in local communities, using their expertise and local knowledge to work closely with community organisations, local businesses, public sector agencies and individuals. The …

Recycled Bikes for All

Recycled Bikes for All Stella’s VoiceProject AimsDivert bikes from landfill Increase accessibility by removing barriers to ownership Promote a circular economy through repair and recycling Support underrepresented groups Stella’s Voice aims to make bikes more accessible for everyone.   This project looks to stop as many bikes as possible from going to landfill in Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City. Rather than go to waste, they hope to refurbish as many of them as possible can so they can be given to those who would not be able to obtain a bicycle otherwise.   …

Grampian Inclusive Cycling Bothies

Grampian Inclusive Cycling Bothies Sport AberdeenProject AimsImprove access to adaptive bikes Promote health and wellbeing Remove barriers to cycling and develop social networks  The Grampian Inclusive Cycle Bothies project is a partnership led by Grampian Disability Sport and Sport Aberdeen, designed to make adapted cycling more accessible throughout Grampian. You can find the existing bothies in Aberdeen, Banff, Peterhead and Ballater, with more bothies in development. The primary objective of the project is to locate cycling hubs within communities across Grampian, with the intention of bringing access to adapted bikes …

The Aberdeenshire Bothy

The Aberdeenshire Bothy Cycling UKProject AimsIncrease the number of people walking, wheeling or cycling for short journeys Increase the number of people who feel safer whilst walking, wheeling and cycling Reduce car use for short journeys Increase the number of people experiencing health and wellbeing benefits from walking, wheeling and cycling  Since 2019, the Aberdeenshire Bothy has delivered hundreds of cycling activities and supported thousands of people to cycle more regularly and for short journeys – reducing car use and improving health and wellbeing in the process. The Aberdeenshire Bothy …

The Bikery

The Bikery Gordon Rural ActionProject AimsEstablish an industry-leading training centre for cycle maintenance Increase access to work experience and education Develop a circular economy through upcycling, repairs and upskilling Promote community involvement and outreach The Bikery is a Community Cycling Centre in Huntly, open since 2022. The space combines bike retail, training, and workshop facilities, allowing The Bikery to refurbish and maintain bikes, sell them at affordable prices, and use the proceeds to overcome barriers to cycling in Aberdeenshire. The project supports people of all ages in their personal development …

Rock Up and Ride Inclusive Communities – with Sport Aberdeen

Rock Up & Ride – Inclusive Communities Scottish Cycling – with Sport AberdeenProject AimsReduce barriers to cycling for disadvantaged and underrepresented groups Increase confidence and self-esteem Promote physical activity and health Strengthen cycling partnership and opportunities Scottish Cycling’s Rock Up & Ride programme is a national initiative aimed at reducing barriers to cycling for disadvantaged and underrepresented groups. By providing free access to bikes and fun cycling sessions, the programme promotes health, resilience, and active travel. The project partners with local communities to tailor its delivery to local needs, ensuring …

Rock Up and Ride Inclusive Communities – with Ythan Cycling Club

Rock Up & Ride – Inclusive Communities Scottish Cycling – with Ythan Cycling ClubProject AimsReduce barriers to cycling for disadvantaged and underrepresented groups Increase confidence and self-esteem Promote physical activity and health Strengthen cycling partnership and opportunities Scottish Cycling’s Rock Up & Ride programme is a national initiative aimed at reducing barriers to cycling for disadvantaged and underrepresented groups. By providing free access to bikes and fun cycling sessions, the programme promotes health, resilience, and active travel. The project partners with local communities to tailor its delivery to local needs, …

Huntly Travel Hub – Going Places!

Huntly Travel Hub – Going Places Huntly Development TrustProject AimsExpand Huntly Travel Hub services Develop sustainable travel schemes with partners Deliver walking and cycling sessions Support Huntly community and surrounding area  Countless surveys have identified that getting around Huntly and District if you don’t own or have access to a car is extremely challenging. And yet, the evidence from other places shows that if you can provide good quality, convenient and affordable active/sustainable travel options this need not be the case, with great benefits to health, the environment and people’s …