Film details how cyclist risks 'life and limb' on Ayrshire roads as active travel route bid launched

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A cyclist has admitted he has risked 'life and limb' on roads south of Ayr as part of a video campaigning for a new active travel route.A short documentary could pave the way for a new link between Ayr and Girvan by repurposing an old railway track connecting the two towns.The Culzean Way would cut out hair raising journeys for active travel users including cyclists, runners and even horse riders.And thanks to the documentary by world renowned cyclist and film maker, Markus Stitz, active travel organisation South Ayrshire Paths Initiative (SAPI) are confident their dream is closer to reality.Stuart Bates of South Ayrshire Paths Initiative told Ayrshire Live: “The film premiered a month ago at the Cutty Sark and since then the feedback has been great.

For us this is the very start of the process but it is a long term project, it is something that will take years to complete.“The first hurdle is getting the funding from Sustrans and we’re confident we have the support of South Ayrshire Council and Ayrshire Roads Alliance. “The film showcased the huge potential for Ayrshire.

It will deliver such a great coastal route for the region and it shows it can be used for walking, wheels and even horse riders.” The film delivers a powerful message about the safety aspect of the Culzean Way with cyclists currently forced to go along the hazardous coastal route.Markus gathered key contributors for the documentary with cyclists and horse riders having their say.Ron Ireland, a founding member of SAPI, says: “When I arrived in Alloway six or seven years ago, I was very disappointed immediately that I couldn’t cycle anywhere south of Ayr, without risking life and limb on busy roads.”Nicola Burns, a local horse rider, explains: “I’ve owed