The loan scheme is still in the pilot stage and will be fully evaluated in due course with particular emphasis on the impact of the scheme for future development.

In order to keep momentum going with the scheme and to encourage more bicycle use  the scheme is looking to take part in a mass participation cycling event (Glasgow to Edinburgh) and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (expedition element).

One of the schools, Bannerman High, is looking to put a mountain bike route within the school grounds. This may lead to the development of a mountain biking group/club.

The bicycle loan scheme achieves a number of different aspects:

• council objectives – sustainable travel, physical activity
• close links with school travel plans
• potential access to employment through bicycle use.