Discover pedal power at Kirkcaldy Cycling Festival this September
The annual Kirkcaldy Cycling Festival, organised by Greener Kirkcaldy, features a packed programme of events from Saturday 3rd to Sunday 11th September.
Events include gentle social bike rides, a family fun day and a screening of The Flying Scotsman, a film which tells the incredible story of Graeme Obree’s attempt to set a world record on a homemade bike.
Craig Leitch, Senior Development Worker at Greener Kirkcaldy is coordinating the varied week-long programme. He said: “This year’s festival has something for everyone, with events aimed at a wide range of ages and abilities. Children can enjoy our Family Fun Day and Cycling Fun for Kids events. We are also hosting a range of social bike rides aimed at helping people discover new routes around the town and workshops where people can learn about basic maintenance.
Programme
Saturday 3rd September – Family Fun Day
Sunday 4th September – Sunday Social – Three Parks
Monday 5th September – Bike and Blether (for women and non-binary people)
Tuesday 6th September – Cooking Class: Fuel Your Ride
Thursday 8th September – Fix a Flat
Saturday 10th September – Cycling Fun for Kids
Saturday 10th September – Film Showing: The Flying Scotsman (2006)
Sunday 11th September – Sunday Social – Beveridge Park and Prom
“Coming along to one of our free events is a great way to find out more about the many benefits of cycling. Using pedal power for can help you stay fit and healthy, and it’s a very environmentally friendly way to get around.”
Organising the festival is one way in which Greener Kirkcaldy aims to encourage people to drive less and cycle more by demonstrating local cycle routes, helping them meet other cyclists, and giving them the skills and confidence to get out on their bikes and explore.
Kirkcaldy Cycling Festival events are free to attend thanks to funding from Paths For All’s Smarter Choices Smarter Places programme. Online booking is required for most events.
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