Clyde Cycle Park: I learned to ride a bike again at age 72

So far, the park has received funding to develop the first 250m (820ft) circuit. This came from the Scottish government under a programme called Clyde Mission, aimed at developing areas along the River Clyde.

They have also received funding from South Lanarkshire Council and private sponsors.

For the next phase of the development, which will cost cost £1.4m, they are planning to develop a 1km circuit.

John believes cycling is a great way to get about.

He said: “It doesn’t just keep you fit, it contributes to wellbeing more generally. Particularly here in Cambuslang you can commute into town along the national cycle route along the river.

“Even before we were trying to reduce carbon emissions, it was an important part of life and now we really need to move away from cars as much as possible.”