Stirling Walking and Cycling Index

Cycling with my kids is amazing. We have a cargo bike where they sit in a box at the front. They know their way around Stirling so much better than if they were being driven in a car. On a bike they are engaged in their surroundings and experiencing the city. For me it’s also a way of enjoying the fresh air and exercise, without going out of my way to do it – just moving from one place to another. It’s obviously a lot cheaper too.

Now my kids are getting a bit older, they want to start riding their own bikes more. Certain routes are fine, but on others it’s just not safe. Gaps in infrastructure force us onto the road, and often there is vegetation or glass on the paths due to lack of maintenance.

Although cycle routes are getting better, non-standard cycles need to be taken into account more, for people with kids and people with disabilities. I think if you want people to cycle, you need to make it friendly to everyone.