Friday September 21 2001 Bikes a Possible Salvation for South African School Children, says Minister Thursday September 20 Levy on car advertising called for to promote cycling message 18 September 2001 CYCLING IS KEY TO ECONOMY, TOURISM AND ENVIRONMENT SAYS SALLY KEEBLE PHOTO OPPORTUNITY TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 18 2001 DELEGATES GET ON THEIR BIKES TO RIDE BETWEEN EDINBURGH AND GLASGOW 17 September 2001 BOYACK SHOWCASES SCOTLAND'S CYCLING ACHIEVEMENTS EMBARGO 00.01 Monday September 17 TRAINING SCHEME GEARS UP TO GET WOMEN ON BIKES September 10 2001 ARTIST GETS ON HIS BIKE TO MARK CYCLING CONFERENCE September 7 2001 ISSUED BY SCOTTISH EXECUTIVE BOYACK GEARS UP FOR VELO-CITY 2001 FRIDAY September 7 ISSUED BY VELO-CITY 2001 Royal High pupils show Minister plans to push bikes September 3 2001
GLASGOW'S KILOMETRES BETTER FOR GERMAN CYCLISTS June 27 2001 CLOCK TICKING DOWN ON DISCOUNT DEAL FOR CYCLING CONFERENCE June 12 2001. RAIL AND BUS COMPANIES RALLY ROUND TO RELIEVE TIRED LEGS April 23 2001 CYCLE LANES HELP WIN TOP AWARD April 16 2001 COMMUNITY EXPERTS SIGNING UP FOR WORLD'S BIGGEST CYCLE PLANNING CONFERENCE January 11 2001 HEALTH LEADS THE WAY IN WORLD'S BIGGEST CYCLE PLANNING CONFERENCE October 3 2000 TWO EDINBURGH SCHOOLS REACH FINAL OF COMPETITION TO MAKE CYCLING SAFER AND MORE FUN October 2 2000 TWO LANARKSHIRE SCHOOLS REACH FINAL OF COMPETITION TO MAKE CYCLING SAFER AND MORE FUN 26 September 2000 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE TO FOCUS ON SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT 26 September 2000 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE TO FOCUS ON CHILDREN AND MOBILITY 26 September 2000 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE TO FOCUS ON ENVIRONMENT AND LAND USE 26 September 2000 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE TO FOCUS ON TOURISM AND ECONOMY 26 September 2000 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE TO FOCUS ON HEALTH AND WELL BEING September 8 2000 THREE GLASGOW SCHOOLS REACH FINAL OF COMPETITION TO MAKE CYCLING SAFER AND MORE FUN Monday September 4 2000 SCOTTISH SCHOOLS TOLD: 'YOU DON'T HAVE TO RE-INVENT THE WHEEL' Thursday August 17 2000. MSPs GET ON THEIR BIKE FOR SCOTLAND'S CHILDREN Friday 21 July 2000 TOP SCOTS CYCLIST COMMITS TO PROMOTING BIKE USE AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN 24 May 2000 SCHOOLS SET CHALLENGE TO DREAM UP CYCLING PROJECTS 23 May 2000 PREVIEW OF THE FOUR SEATER 'FORMULA ONE' BIKE Sunday, May 14 2000 FOLLOWING TODAY'S BIKE SHED STORY IN SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY NEWSPAPER (PAGE NINE) 28 April 2000 BRITAIN'S MOST AMBITIOUS CYCLE-PLANNING CONFERENCE ANNOUNCED Sunday 20 June 1999 SCOTLAND TRIUMPH IN ESTONIA WHEN EDINBURGH AND GLASGOW WORK TOGETHER Tuesday June 15 1999 SCOTS RIDE INTO ESTONIA FOR CYCLISTS' DECISION 27 April 1999 CLOSING STAGE OF JUDGING FOR EDINBURGH/GLASGOW BID TO HOST INTERNATIONAL CYCLING CONFERENCE 7 March 1999
September 3 2001 GET ON YOUR BIKE AND PEDAL FOR SCOTLAND Issued: Pedal for Scotland and City of Edinburgh Council, Photocall Pedal for Scotland is a mass charity cycle ride starting from Glasgow and finishing in Edinburgh. It's open to anyone interested in cycling, raising funds for charity and having fun. Over 500 people have already signed up for the big event which takes place on Sunday September 16 - but there's still time to register. To encourage more people to cycle for charity, a photo opportunity will be held tomorrow (September 4) with some of this year's competitors, including 72 year-old John Wilson, who completes the ride with his pet dog on board his bike, in a specially designed seat. You are invited to send a photographer to Holyrood Park (at the car park to the side of the Palace), Edinburgh on Tuesday September 4 at 1130hours. Get on your bike and Pedal for Scotland! Cyclists will set off from George Square in Glasgow and ride the 50 miles to the finishing line in Edinburgh's Meadowbank stadium. Now in its third year, Pedal for Scotland is organised by the Scottish Cycling Development Project and proceeds will be donated to two of Scotland's leading children's charities - Barnardo's Scotland and Children 1st. The focus of the cycle ride is very much on fun and it's open to cyclists of all abilities. People can take part on their own, with family or work colleagues. There are regular refreshment stops, as well as a pasta party lunch halfway, at Linlithgow. Brian Curtis, of the Scottish Cycling Development Project, said: "Pedal for Scotland is a great opportunity for anyone interested in cycling to come along and join in. You don't have to be a professional cyclist - it's open to everyone. The ride is all about having fun, and raising money for charity at the same time. We're delighted that over 500 people have already signed up signed up for this year's event. There's still time to apply, and play your part." John Wilson, a regular competitor, shows the ride really is open to anyone - he takes his pet poodle along with him. He said: "I take Sooty with me in a specially designed carrying box, which sits on the front of my bike. He really enjoys the ride, and it doesn't matter how long it takes. It's a fun day out and you can meet lots of interesting people, all taking part to raise money for children's charities." The route, which will take riders through the countryside of Lanarkshire and West Lothian, before reaching Edinburgh, will be clearly sign posted, with marshalls and mechanical back-up on hand. ----- Press Contacts: Jenni Steele, City of Edinburgh Council (Tel: 0131 529 4427) Beth Hocking, Barnardo's Scotland (Tel: 0131 314 6645) Laura Gilliland, Children 1st (Tel: 0131 337 8539) Note To Editors: 1. Pedal for Scotland is supported by the City of Edinburgh Council, Glasgow City Council, West Lothian Council, the Scottish Cycling Development Project, Velo-city 2001 and the Cyclists' Touring Club. 2. Pedal for Scotland takes place on Sunday September 16. Starting times from 0900hours. Adult entry fees from £5. 3. For details on how to enter, call 0131 657 4393, or log on to www.pedalforscotland.co.uk 4. Velo-city 2001 is the world's biggest cycle planning conference and will be held in Edinburgh and Glasgow from September 17-21. More details on www.velo-city2001.org 5. Barnardo's Scotland runs 49 services for children, young people and their families, who are affected by disability, abuse, HIV/AIDS, family breakdown, poverty, educational breakdown, homelessness and alcohol or drug misuse. All of the money raised in Scotland is spent in Scotland. Barnardo's Scotland runs seven projects in Edinburgh, in conjunction with local authorities, such as 16+ Edinburgh, which provides accommodation and support for young people moving on from the 'looked after system'. 6. CHILDREN 1st is the working name of the Royal Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Today, CHILDREN 1st works throughout Scotland to support families under stress, protect children from harm and neglect and help them recover from abuse. They work with some of Scotland's most vulnerable children in the hope that they will have a brighter future. ENDS
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Velo-city 2001 Media Team Tim Dawson 0131 225 2082/07050 165653 tim@timdawsn. demon.co.uk Mike Wilson 0131 446 9265/07050 169016 mwilsport@aol. com Website |
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