East Suthlerland Wheelers in the press this week..

It was formed to promote the benefits of cycling and to encourage local participation in the sport.

The club is open to new members and is off to a flying to start with 40 members so far.

ESW is holding three, weekly coaching sessions, beginning on 12 March, at the Golspie kart track, giving young people the opportunity to improve bike handling skills.

The sessions will cover group riding and bike handling skills including sprinting, cornering and obstacle courses, all helping to build the confidence and skills of the participants.

The course is aimed at the P4-P7 age group.

Three of the founders of the East Sutherland Wheelers - Mel Macrae, Ian Sargent and James Plowman. Steve Robertson

James Plowman, volunteer co-ordinator for ESW says: "The sessions are fun and give young people a chance to hone their skills in all cycling disciplines as well as benefiting from advice and support from coaches."

The Wheelers have also been successful in raising over £12,000 from the East Sutherland Ward discretionary fund, Awards for All, the Kilbraur Wind Farm Trust and the SCF Communities Fund for 20 new spinning bikes.

Spinning classes will be open to all and are due to start this autumn.

The club will be holding a number of regular cycling events throughout the year for members and those interested in the sport so keep an eye on the website and club forum at www.eastsutherlandwheelers.org.uk

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