Listen "Tandem Cycling with VIE Velo"
Episode Synopsis
VIE Velo is an Edinburgh cycling community that pairs sighted and sight impaired cyclists who head out on tandems together. This club is an example of how a passion for cycling transcends the usual volunteer/participant set-up, with all members of the club simply being there because they love cycling. You'll also hear how much they love stopping for cake and chat too.
I was blown away by the positivity and welcome I received from the members of VIE Velo and enjoyed talking to them about cycling, wearing bright pink, sight impairment and how this club is just an example of excellence.
We talked in Abercorn Park in Portobello and then I met up with the cyclists heading out the following day from their base in Saughton Park.
To find Abercorn Park: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VtaahqQ82XHBCfcQ6
To find Saughton Park https://maps.app.goo.gl/5nQj5KNs98HUrxA17
And for more about VIE Velo visit their website: https://www.cyclinguk.org/group/vie-velo
I was blown away by the positivity and welcome I received from the members of VIE Velo and enjoyed talking to them about cycling, wearing bright pink, sight impairment and how this club is just an example of excellence.
We talked in Abercorn Park in Portobello and then I met up with the cyclists heading out the following day from their base in Saughton Park.
To find Abercorn Park: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VtaahqQ82XHBCfcQ6
To find Saughton Park https://maps.app.goo.gl/5nQj5KNs98HUrxA17
And for more about VIE Velo visit their website: https://www.cyclinguk.org/group/vie-velo
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