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Countdown starts to the SEStran 2 Capitals Cycle ride

Date: 13th June 2012

It’s not too late to sign up for this years’ SEStran 2 Capitals cycle ride, which has become a key event during bike week in the region.

Riders of all abilities and ages will set off from Dunfermline Glen and follow a picturesque route, taking in the Forth Road Bridge and ending to Edinburgh’s Victoria Park.

SEStran Partnership Director Alex Macaulay said:

“The SEStran Two Capitals Cycle Ride is now well established as one of the biggest all-abilities cycle events in the region and a firm favourite during bike week. Hundreds take part in the ride each year and hopefully we can set a new record in 2012”. 

“If you haven’t had time to sign up, log onto the event website or just show up a bit early on the day and join in. Everyone is welcome”

“SEStran wants to encourage as many people as possible to give cycling a try, for fun, health and as a form of transport for shorter journeys. What better way to start, than on a fun day out on this beautiful route?”

Event Organiser Alan Prentice added:

“It is a great pleasure to organise yet another family cycle ride with SEStran and see lots of smiling happy faces enjoying a great days cycle.”

Tumong Edwards, Community Fundraiser for Maggie's Fife said:

“I’m really pleased that many people have registered for this fantastic family event in support of Maggie’s.  On behalf of Maggie’s I’d like to wish everyone a great cycle on the day.”

Kingdom FM presenters; Darren Stenhouse, Vanessa Motion and Ali McLaren have been out regularly putting in the miles ahead of the event

OverDrive Presenter, Darren Stenhouse, said:

“This is my third year taking part in SEStran Two Capitals Cycle Ride and I love the family friendly nature of the event. It’s a day out for all levels of cyclists and the non-competitive nature ensures everyone who takes part can go at their own pace and enjoy being out in the fresh air”.

For further information, please visit the SEStran Two Capitals Cycle Ride website at www.twocapitals.org or contact:

Andrew Dougal, SEStran Communications Officer

T: 0131-524-5161

M: 07889-010-291

E: Andrew.dougal@sestran.gov.uk

Or

Allan Prentice, Director, Prentice Events

M : 07818-002-366

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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.