Cycling Scotland incentive can help community groups organise Pedal Lanarkshire

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Community organisations in Lanarkshire can now apply for grants of up to £10,000 to organise free, beginner-friendly cycling events this year.The last of the Pedal for Scotland closed-road Classic Challenge fundraising events between Glasgow and Edinburgh, took place pre-pandemic in 2019 and has now evolved into a series of shorter, free events in different locations to support more people to cycle, with a particular focus on families and people new to cycling.Cycling Scotland, with funding from Transport Scotland, supported four organisations across the country in 2021 to deliver Pedal Ayr, Pedal Lerwick, Pedal Falkirk and Pedal Highland Perthshire.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Cycling Scotland also provided funding to nine smaller events across Scotland, from Dumfries & Galloway in the south, to the Highlands & Islands in the north.Organisations can now apply for grants up to £10,000 to run local Pedal for Scotland events between May and September 2022, for between 250 and 700 people.There are also grants of up to £1000 available for community organisations to support local cycling events for between 50 and 250 people.

Funding can be used for event set up, equipment, insurance and route support.The events should be inclusive, free and non-competitive and be held on beginner-friendly cycling