 The new scheme will help visitors to the Tweed Valley's forests |
Mountain bikers have been recruited to a groundbreaking new Tweed Valley volunteer bike patrol. The bike patrol, hailed as the first of its kind in Britain, will offer advice and assistance to visitors to forests in the Tweed Valley.
Forestry Commission Scotland's initiative aims to help the growing number of visitors to the area.
The International Mountain Bicycle Association in the US was the first organisation to launch a bike patrol
Will Huckerby, Forestry Commission Scotland's recreation manager, said: "To join the patrol all you need is a mountain bike, some spare time and a lot of enthusiasm.
Great excuse
"Our biking rangers will help teach all the skills needed to become a member of the Tweed Valley volunteer bike patrol.
"We won't expect riders to become experts overnight and there will be plenty of support and encouragement to build up skills and knowledge.
"Being a bike patroller can be a great way to keep fit and meet new people. For keen mountain bikers, it's a great excuse to get more hours in the saddle too."
In the US, the patrols help all mountain bikers out on the trails who may need advice on routes, need help with bike repairs or need assistance after an accident.
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