de278e9f-f3ff-50e7-a02e-4901b7a2c014Tue, 30 May 2023 12:36:21 +0000Captivate.fmCycling Scotlandhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/bf089b2c-6079-4281-97a0-0dc84edb0518/wPvV0COJQ8vyOOdzCLEiKHj4.pngCycling ScotlandCycling ScotlandThe Bikeability Scotland programme is supported by a network of volunteer instructors, often parents, grandparents and members of the local community. But why do people volunteer in the first place and, once they do, what is it like to be involved in helping to teach children to ride confidently and safely? We spoke to five volunteers about their motivations and experiences.https://www.bikeability.scotnoepisodicnopodcastBikeability Scotland volunteers: DouglasRetired farm equipment salesman, Douglas Kerrison talks about filling a void, understanding the kids, and continually learning.

]]>Retired farm equipment salesman, Douglas Kerrison talks about filling a void, understanding the kids, and continually learning.

]]>d8f0875e-a202-4f26-a990-2f42eb6c15eeThu, 25 May 2023 09:00:00 +010005:17nofull55Cycling ScotlandBikeability Scotland volunteers: JamieArtist and a tai chi teacher, Jamie Simpson talks about being bike dad, keeping things light, and getting back on the bike.

]]>Artist and a tai chi teacher, Jamie Simpson talks about being bike dad, keeping things light, and getting back on the bike.

]]>51d189ef-b283-424e-a48c-6be664250efcThu, 25 May 2023 09:00:00 +010003:53nofull44Cycling ScotlandBikeability Scotland volunteers: HayleySenior Lecturer at the University of the West of Scotland, Dr Hayley McEwan talks about listening to young people, growing up rurally and the psychology of cycling.

]]>Senior Lecturer at the University of the West of Scotland, Dr Hayley McEwan talks about listening to young people, growing up rurally and the psychology of cycling.

]]>1a2f4905-4458-45b3-882a-119103e52486Thu, 25 May 2023 09:00:00 +010008:35nofull33Cycling ScotlandBikeability Scotland volunteers: NeilManufacturing specialist at RAF Lossiemouth, Neil Richardson talks about learning the rules, transferable skills and having fun whatever the weather.

]]>Manufacturing specialist at RAF Lossiemouth, Neil Richardson talks about learning the rules, transferable skills and having fun whatever the weather.

]]>46b344ce-d42f-4315-bbaf-3851b3ae4845Thu, 25 May 2023 09:00:00 +010006:32nofull22Cycling ScotlandBikeability Scotland volunteers: KirstyCycle Training Officer, Kirsty McDowall talks about finding herself through volunteering, feeling useful and the wow factor when it all works out.

]]>Cycle Training Officer, Kirsty McDowall talks about finding herself through volunteering, feeling useful and the wow factor when it all works out.

]]>951d16a4-f70a-403f-8d0b-02e2980f45d4Wed, 24 May 2023 09:00:00 +010007:20nofull11Cycling Scotland