A COMMEMORATIVE plaque has been unveiled at Fife Cycle Park in Lochgelly. 

It was presented to celebrate the Kingdom's participation in last year's UCI Cycling World Championships, one of the most prestigious competitions in the sport.

The plaque also highlights the success of local community cycling initiatives.

Councillor Linda Erskine, spokesperson for Communities and Leisure, said: "On behalf of Fife Council, I am thrilled to celebrate the unveiling of this commemorative plaque at Fife Cycle Park, marking our participation in the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships.

"This event not only commemorates our past successes but also shines a light on the vibrant future of cycling within our community."

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Members of the Meedies Bike Club were at the presentation and were awarded their ClubFife accreditation, recognizing their commitment to fostering a vibrant cycling community.

Throughout 2023, Fife Council and local cycling clubs ran a series of events known as the Kingdom Crits, offering children and families the opportunity to engage in various cycling disciplines, including road cycling, mountain biking, speedway and cyclocross. 

On the day of the Men's Elite Road Race, many cycling clubs from across Fife lined the streets to cheer on riders pedalling at top speed through Rosyth, Torryburn, Newmills, Low Valleyfield, Culross and Kincardine, and kids enjoyed a free cycling session on the greenspace in Culross.

Sarah Roxburgh pictures with Cllr Erskine (Image: Fife Council)

Cllr Erskine continued: "I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone involved in the Kingdom Crits events throughout 2023. These events provided children and families with wonderful opportunities to engage in various cycling activities.

"Congratulations to The Meedies bike club for earning their ClubFife accreditation, demonstrating their dedication to fostering a thriving cycling community in Fife."

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Fife Cycle Park continues to be a hub for cycling enthusiasts of all ages. 

It offers programmes including the Learn to Ride and Returning to Ride sessions for beginners and those getting back into cycling, development and advanced sessions for more experienced riders and facility hire for clubs, groups and schools.

Upcoming activities at Fife Cycle Park include:

  • Demo Days from Pinarello and Cube bikes in July and August, allowing people to try out the latest e-bikes and bikes.
  • The launch of Kingdom Velo, the first cycling club at FCP, is currently going through Scottish Cycling Accreditations and is set to start in August.
  • Hosting the National Nordic Roller Ski Championship in August.

Additionally, cycling lessons are set to resume this summer. For more information visit the Fife Cycle Park website or Facebook page.