BUG lunchtime outing inspires team to get on their bikes!

Ciara Webb (Team Leader, Justice Social Work Services) and Errol Walls (Social Worker, Criminal Justice) took the opportunity to join the lunchtime bike ride on Tuesday, 3 September which was organised by Healthy Working Lives and the ELC Bike Users Group (BUG).

Starting at the Brunton Hall, Richard Kerr and Hedvig Ponten from the Healthy Working Lives team met with Ciara, Errol and other riders to head towards the beautiful Cockenzie House before returning to the Brunton. Cyclists also enjoyed lunch afterwards – the perfect reward for their efforts!

Ciara said: “Errol and I took part in a bike ride where we learnt more about the Council’s sustainability plans and also shared knowledge/ideas about how Justice Social Work might be able to contribute to these plans.

"Off the back of this, Errol and I decided to organise a team cycle.  Six of us pootled from Musselburgh to Prestonpans and back again, enjoying the fresh air and the quiet paths en route.”

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If you are new to cycling, the Get Cycling webpages may be of interest to you. There are a number of articles on helping you choose the right bike for you, what you should wear, bike security and other useful information to get you biking.