Detailed description (English): Byres Road & Lanes Business Improvement District (BID) is pleased to host a 2-day event in support of European Mobility Week. Kicking off on the 17th September with cyclist, adventurer, broadcaster, documentary maker and author Mark Beaumont, the event then continues on the following day, 18th September, with a partial road closure of Byres Road and a variety of activities:
* Fuel Efficient Driving Simulator
Come try the driving simulator and learn to drive economically! The simulator provides a hands-on experience of how fuel efficient driving techniques can save you money and reduce your CO2 emissions.
Street Redesign
Join Sustrans and Benton Scott-Simmons at the corner of Chancellor Street, which is the next site for the Byres Road Corners project. Using temporary mock-ups and members of the community, they will help you visualise what is proposed so that you can positively influence the design process.
* Operation Play Outdoors
Passionate about play and the outdoors, Craig and his team will lead traditional children's street games throught the day, allowing people of all ages to join in. Come and enjoy hopscotch, jump rope, marbles and much more.
* Free Wheel North
Bike try outs for people of all ages and abilities. Our friends at Free Wheel North will be bringing along a mixture of adult and children's bikes, multi person bikes and special needs bikes. Why not try the conference bike, which fits up to seven people?
* Unicyclists
Our uni cyclists will be brightening up the day of Byres Road shoppers, circulating the area and keeping everyone in a good mood.
* The Bike Station
Local social enterprise The Bike Station will be on site with a joint Dr Bike/Fix Your Own Bike Session. Whether you need help with basic bicycle servicing or you want to learn to do your own repairs and maintenance, The Bike Station's experienced staff will be there to lend you a hand.
* The Healthy Happy Shake Machine
The “Healthy n Happy Shake Machine” is an exercise bike and smoothie maker in one. A fun and innovative way of getting exercise; pedal the bike and within minutes you will have a delicious and nutritious smoothie!
* NextBike
NextBike will be at the event to help you register for their cycling sharing scheme with over 30 locations across Glasgow. Take one of their bikes for a free trial, and keep an eye on this page for a the free voucher, allowing you to cycle to the event at no cost.
* The Clan's Big Air Show
A real highlight for today is the Big Air Show, where you'll see the Clan's talented riders pulling off huge jumps, flips and other tricks.
Target group(s): Everyone, from children to their grandparents
Objectives: Our project reflects and develops the strapline of European Mobility Week: Smart Mobility. Strong Economy. We have designed events with two aims in mind: we are looking for activities that will focus attention on active travel and the choices that are available, and which also increase footfall on Byres Road.
Expected Outcomes: This event has been designed to deliver real benefits to a part of the BID that is suffering a serious decline in footfall, turnover and profits. It provides an opportunity to look anew at the street environment and consider how we can move through and about the space at a more human scale, with the consequent benefits to businesses. We aim to show what is possible to residents, businesses and visitors, demonstrating that smarter choices can also be easy and obvious choices.
Partner: Sustrans, The Bike Station, Free Wheel North, NextBike, Home Energy Scotland
United Kingdom