In spite of the word "Centre" this doesn't seem to be about having a building/base.
Might appeal to some people on here
"Because with Let’s Ride it has never been easier to start your own cycling group."
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Cycling Scotland are looking for early adopters to become a Let’s Ride Centre. Before our public launch of the programme we would like to recruit a number of pilot centres. Organisations who come on board as early adopters will be offered all relevant resources for free, and have the opportunity to feed into the development process.
We are proud to introduce to you Cycling Scotland’s new led-ride programme Let’s Ride. Have you thought about starting your own guided group bike rides but not known where to start? Let’s Ride makes it easy to do, providing you with all the support you’ll need. If you already run a group ride why not become Let’s Ride accredited, there are many benefits!
What is Let’s Ride?
Let’s Ride is a nationwide network of led-rides where you can link up with others looking to go for a bike ride. Let’s Ride supports anyone that wants to run a series of guided cycle rides by providing all the training and materials necessary to do so. There is even an easily searchable web page where individuals can search for and register to become part of rides in there area.
We believe Let’s Ride can be used for lots of different groups and purposes, such as:
beginners rides;
women’s only rides;
fun rides;
cycling club rides;
special needs group’s rides;
health referral programmes;
After school clubs.
Why should I be part of it?
Because with Let’s Ride it has never been easier to start your own cycling group. By joining Let’s Ride your local rides become part of well promoted national network that makes them easy to find and sign up to. You’ll also become an accredited Let’s Ride Leader and Cycling Scotland will provide you with a pack, containing a handbook and branded accessories.
What do I need to do to become an accredited centre?
To become an accredited Let’s Ride centre you simply need to sign up to the scheme by contacting Matt MacDonald at matthewmacdonald@cyclingscotland.org
To be eligible you must have:
appropriate insurance, both for the leader and the participants;
a first aid qualification;
the Cycle Ride Leader qualification or higher.
Your centre must also be supported by somebody qualified to carry out risk assessments on the routes you will use, ideally someone with the Cycle Trainer or Trail Cycle Leader qualifications. Please contact Matt if you would like help with this.
Cycling Scotland requires that an accredited centre must run at least 1 course of 6 rides per year to qualify, and that the number of rides and participants are logged through our online database
Cycling Scotland is the national cycle promotion organisation for Scotland. We’re working to establish cycling as an acceptable, attractive and practical lifestyle option. We want to make Scotland a nation of cyclists.
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