Community Cycle

Join us for Black Mount on the Move – Climate Action Through Cycling!

As part of the Lanarkshire Climate Action Festival, we're hosting a two-part event to celebrate greener travel and local climate action.

• Thursday 18th September FREE Bike servicing from GEAR UP at Elsrickle Hub

• Sunday 21st September Community Cycle from Newbigging to Dolphinton

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Our recent community survey showed strong local interest in climate action, active travel, and building connections—and we're responding!

As part of the Lanarkshire Climate Action Festival, we're hosting a two-part event to celebrate greener travel and local climate action.

Part One: Bike Revival Workshop
Got a bike gathering dust? Lanark-based social enterprise Gear Up are coming to Black Mount too offer free bike servicing

Thursday 18th September 2025
Location: Elsrickle Hub, ML12 6QZ

Part Two: Tour the Mount – By Bike!
We’re planning a community-powered, fossil-fuel-free tour of Black Mount by bike (or any low-carbon wheels). A fun and inspiring way to see our area differently—and we’ll measure the climate impact too!

This family friendly cycle will take place on Sunday 21st September from Newbigging to Dolphinton - all welcome!

Date: Sunday 21st September 2025

Time:  12.30pm to bring a picnic - cyclists set off at 1.30pm
Location: Start at Newbigging Playing Fields, ending in Dolphinton (followed by joining the Grand Opening of the Dolphinton Hall!)

Let’s get Black Mount moving—for our health, our community, and our planet!