Cycling UK is teaming up with East Lothian Council to offer free cycling lessons, activities, and bike loans to residents across the county. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to boost your confidence, they have something for everyone.

Adult cycle training

Cycling UK East Lothian provides personalised 1:1 or small group sessions tailored to your skill level. For those who have never cycled or haven't cycled in years, sessions are held in local parks and playgrounds to help you find your balance and start pedalling. If you're comfortable cycling but hesitant about road cycling, they offer training on control, observations, positioning, priorities, and signalling on quiet roads, gradually building up to busier routes. They can also assist with route planning and commuting by bike, ensuring you choose the safest paths.

Bike try-outs and loans

Cycling UK offers short and long-term loans of bikes or e-bikes, along with accessories like locks, lights, and panniers, all free of charge. The Cycling UK Development Officer in East Lothian can help you select the best bike for your needs, whether it's a step-through frame, a bike with pannier racks, or a folding bike for easy storage. They cater to individual needs, including options for those with balance issues or disabilities, such as three-wheeled bikes on Trike Tuesdays in Musselburgh or tandem rides with In Tandem East Lothian.

Family rides

Confident on your bike? Cycling UK can help you cycle with your children for everyday journeys, providing child-seats, trailers, or follow-me-tandems. They also offer guidance on safely managing your children while cycling on quiet roads and shared paths.

Email Cycling UK Development Officer, Angie Kinghorn (angie.kinghorn@cyclinguk.org), to get started on your cycling journey!