Billy McDermott rediscovered cycling at the age of 72.
A previously derelict piece of land is now home to a cycle park promoting sustainable travel and recreation for everyone.
The funds are being used to set up an OYB Bike Repair and Reuse programme to tackle barriers to cycling, supporting local people by helping them bring their bikes back into reuse and ensure they can deal with minor repairs themselves to help them remain active.Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.
And Billy said he couldn’t believe he was given a bike for free. And from that moment, he was hooked, saying: “I would say it’s given me an extra bit of health. It’s also good for the mind, speaking to more people in the group is definitely a benefit.” The CCP has representatives from the Cambuslang Community Council, three local cycle clubs, CamGlen Biketown, South Lanarkshire Leisure & Culture and South Lanarkshire Council.
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