MSP MAUREEN WATT GOES ON A WEE JAUNT IN ABERDEEN WITH STV NEWSREADERS LAURA AND CHRIS
Maureen Watt, MSP for Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, and STV Aberdeen’s Laura Goodwin and Chris Harvey launch Wee Jaunt bike ride taking place in Aberdeen this September
STV news readers Laura Goodwin and Chris Harvey were on hand today to launch the family friendly Wee Jaunt Aberdeen bike ride, taking place on 13th September as part of Scotland’s biggest bike event, Pedal for Scotland. The husband and wife duo were joined by Sean (6), Emily (3) and Maureen Watt MSP to launch the event at Duthie Park.
The Wee Jaunt Aberdeen, now in its third year, offers a family friendly traffic-free loop route right through the heart of Aberdeen, starting and finishing at the picturesque Duthie Park. The six mile route is open for three hours, and riders can do it as many times as they like, followed by entertainment in the park.
Laura and Chris will be taking part on the day, raising funds for children and young people in Scotland affected by poverty by supporting Pedal for Scotland’s official charity partner, the STV Children’s Appeal. Wee Jaunt participants also have the opportunity to raise money for the Appeal. Last year, Pedal for Scotland riders raised over £110,000 for the charity, supporting projects across Scotland including several in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire.
Laura Goodwin said, “The STV Children’s Appeal is committed to supporting Scotland’s children and I’m really excited to be taking part in Pedal for Scotland as a family and to support this amazing cause. The Wee Jaunt is a great way to get all the family out on their bikes together and raise money for children affected by poverty in Scotland.”
Maureen Watt said, “I am very pleased to be a part of this event which not only raises money to help children, but encourages all of us to get on bikes and up our fitness.”
The Wee Jaunt Aberdeen is accompanied by three other Wee Jaunt rides as part of the Pedal for Scotland series of events. Wee Jaunts in Edinburgh (nine miles), Murrayfield (four miles) and Glasgow (six miles) will give even more people a chance to be part of Scotland’s biggest bike event, regardless of age or ability.
Cycling Scotland Chief Executive, Keith Irving said, “The Wee Jaunt Aberdeen promises to be a fun-filled day for all the family, and an excellent introduction to travelling by bike, be it for work, school or pleasure. The ride will take place on traffic free routes, allowing participants to relax and soak up the atmosphere of this great event. Getting more people cycling and being active everyday will improve the health of Aberdonians and everyone across Scotland”
Entries for the Wee Jaunts, along with the Classic Challenge, Big Belter and MadeBrave Team Challenge rides, are now open. Register at www.pedalforscotland.org.
