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SEStran Megacycle’s 4th successful year

Date: 08th May 2012

The 2012 SEStran Megacycle has once again exceeded expectations, with over 500 people talking part in this year’s event.

The 20 mile ride from Penicuick to Musselburgh race course has become a well-established part of the cycling year in South East Scotland, and one of the region’s most popular all-abilities events

SEStran Chair Russell Imrie said:

“The Megacycle has truly come of age. Many participants came back for the fourth time this year and many new riders also joined in. It’s marvellous to see so many new faces taking part in an event that aims to encourage people of all abilities to give cycling a try”.

“Cycling is both a low impact form, of exercise, suitable for all ages and levels of fitness, and a good way of getting around for shorter journeys. It also contributes towards reducing traffic congestion and the regions carbon footprint”.

Event Organiser, Quintin Young, who founded the original Megacycle added :

“The weather gave us a few anxious moments just before the start , but the rain held off and most people completed the course dry”.

“It was good to see so many familar faces at the event, but we also had a very high number of newcomers turning up on the day, which pushed our numbers well up on last year. We’ll take a breather now and see how well we have done for the Sick Kids, then get started on planning for next year”.

ENDS

SEStran - South East of Scotland Transport Partnership - is one of seven new Statutory Regional Transport Partnerships (RTP) created by the Transport (Scotland) Act 2005 and is a partnership of eight local councils covering the Borders, East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian, Edinburgh, Fife, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire.


Notes

  • The "SEStran Megacycle" is a is a non-competitive all-abilities cycling event, that aims to promote cycling for health, fun and as a form of sustainable transportation, that can help tackle traffic congestion and reduce the regions carbon footprint.
  • Organizer, Quintin Young, swears the route is "almost all downhill" and easily achievable with the minimum of effort.
  • The Megacycle's nominated charity for 2012 was once again the Sick Kids Friends Foundation but participants were welcome to raise money for the charity of their choice, or simply enjoy a fun day out

 

  • The SEStran Megacycle aims to :
    • Encourage people to take up cycling for increased health and as a form of transport for shorter journeys.
    • Promote cycling as a means of contributing towards reduced traffic congestion and CO2 emissions, as part of a sustainable transport strategy for SE Scotland.
    • Increase awareness of the network of cycle paths available in Midlothian and East Lothian.
    • Increase Midlothian and Eat Lothian's profile on the tourism map of SE Scotland.
    • Benefit the Sick Kids charity.