RUTS

19/08/2026

Last Friday saw the RUTS team travel to Bonnyrigg for the latest instalment of the Rock up and Ride sessions. The skate park and skills areas really helped attendees build confidence and improve their skills. It was great to see parents and other family members engage with the RUTS team to chat about safe cycling and other facilities available in the local communities.

Want to join our next session? Scan the QR code on the poster attached at the end of this post and fill out the referral form today!

Our next session:
📍 Montgomery Park, Penicuik
📅 21 August
⏰ 11am–2.30pm
🙍‍♂️🙍‍♀️ Ages 10–18
🚲 No riding skills required

Helmets, gloves, knee & elbow pads provided.

12/08/2026

Two more Rock Up and Ride sessions completed recently in Rosewell and North Middleton. Roswell Pump Track in particular was packed, with all 15 places taken and most young people staying for the full session. The pump track and skills areas at both locations helped riders build confidence and families found out more about safe cycling, helmet use and other places to ride locally. The BMXs were a huge hit with the young people!

Want to join our next session? Scan the QR code on the poster attached at the end of this post and fill out the referral form today!

Our next session:
📍 Bonnyrigg Kings Park
📅 14 August
⏰ 11am–2.30pm
👦👧 Ages 10–18
🚲 No riding skills required
🪖 Helmets, gloves, knee & elbow pads provided

31/07/2026

RUTS were back on the road with the Rock Up And Ride sessions this week, visiting Mayfield on Monday and Newtongrange on Thursday. We were very lucky with the weather at both sessions, whilst young people enjoyed themselves on the bikes and parents enjoyed a welcome time-out.

The themes were similar to earlier sessions and the enthusiasm was just as fantastic, with attendees getting to design their own tracks, try different bikes, build their confidence and make new friends.

Thank you to everyone who came along and helped make both days such a success. In partnership with Scottish Cycling, we continue to explore new ways to bring cycling opportunities to local young people.

Want to join our next session? Scan the QR code on the flyer attached at the end of this post and fill out the referral form today!

Our next session:
📍 Rosewell Pump Track
📅 06 August
⏰ 11am–2.30pm
👦👧 Ages 10–18
🚲 No riding skills required
🪖 Helmets, gloves, knee & elbow pads provided

Come along and join in!

24/07/2026

Our young people had another fantastic Rock up and Ride session in Loanhead park!

Throughout the session, they designed their own tracks, tried different bikes, built confidence in riding and made new friends.

A huge thank you to everyone who came along and helped make the day such a success. In partnership with Scottish Cycling, we continue exploring new ways to bring cycling opportunities to local young people.

Want to join our next session? Scan the QR code on the flyer attached at the end of this post and fill out the referral form today!

17/07/2026

We had a fantastic session in Roslin, with young people enjoying bike skills, obstacle challenges and plenty of fun on two wheels.

Our next session:
📍 Loanhead Memorial Park
📅 27 July
⏰ 11am–2.30pm
👦👧 Ages 10–18
🚲 No riding skills required
🪖 Helmets, gloves, knee & elbow pads provided

Just come along and join in! Sign up using the QR code on our flyer.

10/07/2026

RUTS had a great time over at Gorebridge pump-track yesterday working with local young people on the first of our Rock Up And Ride sessions. Some fantastic talent on show, and lots of future cycling superstars showing off their skills. Amazing to see the enthusiasm on show. Can't wait for the next session at Roslin! Check out the attached dates for our next session. Scottish Cycling

06/07/2026

Still plenty of places available for these Rock Up and Ride sessions. You can use the QR code or the link below to refer young people to the sessions.

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RUTS is delighted to be delivering a number of summer Rock Up and Ride sessions over the summer, in collaboration with Scottish Cycling. These sessions are intended to be fun, focusing on learning new skills with qualified staff at locations throughout Midlothian. Come join us at your local venue - be sure to complete the booking & consent!

18/06/2026

RUTS is delighted to be delivering a number of summer Rock Up and Ride sessions over the summer, in collaboration with Scottish Cycling. These sessions are intended to be fun, focusing on learning new skills with qualified staff at locations throughout Midlothian. Come join us at your local venue - be sure to complete the booking & consent!

03/03/2026

22/01/2026

**This notice is to advise of the upcoming Annual General Meeting of The Rural and Urban Training Scheme to be held at Penicuik Youth Hub, 58 Queensway, Penicuik, Midlothian, EH26 0JJ on 5th February 2026 from 6pm – 7pm**