As part of the GOGA in Fife programme, Disability Sport Fife and local partner Outdoor Education Fife provided a one-day adapted cycling training course on Wednesday 16th May at Lochore Meadows Country Park. Only eight places were available for the full day Cycling Scotland nationally recognised adaptive cycle leadership qualification that enables delegates to lead pre risk assessed rides/sessions at an introductory level. GOGA in Fife believes that a high quality education and learning programme will open up increased active recreation opportunities for potential participants with severe and complex needs in particular.
The day ran from 9.30-4.30 at the Outdoor Centre, Lochore Meadows Country Park, and included practical and discussion/ theory sessions. The tutor was Alan Dunlop from Outdoor Education Fife and the delegates came from Levenmouth Academy, Kilmaron School in Cupar, West Fife Community Support Services and Central Fife Community Support Services. All delegates plan to engage those they work with in cycling programmes at the Meadows and other locations across Fife. This is the second of three courses being run during the three year GOGA in Fife project. Thanks to GOGA investment in Fife supported by Spirit of 2012, the course was free to delegates.
On Friday 18th May between 9.30 and 12.30 at Lochore Meadows Country Park, Outdoor Education Fife is offering one half day session primarily for families (but not exclusively) who require an introduction to adapted cycling and would like to experience the range of bikes available at the Park. The session is free to interested parties.
Later in the month and throughout June, July and August, GOGA in Fife will be providing coach support on Saturday mornings to families wishing to engage in inclusive active recreation cycling opportunities at Lochore Meadows Country Park.
Richard Brickley MBE – President Disability Sport Fife