Tag Archives: Scotland

Zwift announces Scotland world, designed for UCI Cycling Esports World Championships

Zwift has announced its latest ‘world’, Scotland, designed specifically for the UCI Cycling Esports World Championships. At launch, Scotland will contain five routes, three of which will be used in the new multi-format racing that will determine the 2023 Cycling Esports World Champions on 18th February. Zwift said its Scotland …

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Giant opens second brand store in Scotland in partnership with Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative

Giant has announced the opening of its second brand store in Scotland, in partnership with Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative. The store, Giant Store Edinburgh, is open seven days a week. Customers can browse electric, road, commuter, and kids bikes, plus a dedicated collection of women’s bikes, through the Liv brand. Ian …

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Giant opens its first brand store in Scotland

Giant has announced that it is opening its first brand store in Scotland, situated in the city of Stirling. Known as the ‘gateway to the highlands’, Giant said Stirling is a ‘fantastic’ location with ‘incredible’ cycling on the store’s doorstep. The company’s global strategy is to make cycling accessible to …

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Glasgow-based cycling charity and social enterprise Bike for Good bringing Cytech training to Scotland

Cytech training Scotland is set to kick off tomorrow, 27th October, at Bike for Good Glasgow. The Glasgow-based cycling charity and social enterprise said it is ‘proud’ to bring the internationally recognised training and accreditation scheme for bicycle technicians to Scotland for the first time. The first Cytech training Scotland …

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Glasgow-based cycling charity Bike for Good to open Cytech training facility

Glasgow-based cycling charity and social enterprise Bike for Good has announced its partnership with Cytech. Through this partnership, Bike for Good will provide Cytech’s training and accreditation scheme for current or aspiring bicycle technicians coming from Scotland and further afield. Gregory Kinsman-Chauvet, founder and cycling enthusiast officer (CEO) at Bike …

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Scheme offering free bike repairs in Scotland returns

Thousands of people across Scotland are set to get on their bikes following the return of a scheme offering free bike repairs. The Scotland Cycle Repair Scheme, which offers free repairs of up to £50 per person, aims to encourage people to get old bikes out of storage and back …

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Planning application submitted for new Mountain Bike Innovation Centre in Scotland

The planning application for the new Mountain Bike Innovation Centre has been submitted by South of Scotland Enterprise. The £13 million centre in Innerleithen in the Scottish Borders is set to be a key development for the South of Scotland and will be funded by the UK Government as part …

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Toolkit launched to increase number of mobility hubs in Scotland

CoMoUK has launched an online toolkit for transport professionals and communities interested in setting up mobility hubs in Scotland. The charity has created the free guide with the aim of driving the creation of more sustainable transport options. Mobility hubs, which are proliferating in the UK, involve different modes of …

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Free cycle repair scheme relaunches in Scotland

Thousands of people across Scotland are set to get pedalling following the relaunch of a scheme offering free bike repairs. The Scotland Cycle Repair Scheme will encourage people to get old bikes out of storage and back in use, as well as keeping well-used bikes pedalling smoothly and safely. The …

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Inverness e-bike share scheme Hi-Bike launches

E-bike share scheme Hi-Bike has launched today, 1st October, in Inverness. The first phase of the scheme will see 30 electric bikes for hire in the city, with three charging stations and three virtual stations. The stations will be located at the Falcon Square entrance to the railway station, behind …

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