Mary makes sure you Pedal Right 09.07.07

A BUNCRANA woman is going back to basics with a new business venture to teach children how to safely ride a bike. Mary Kelly, has just launched Pedal Right, a unique school offering professional cycling tuition to children and adults - focusing on the rules of the road, fitness and the promotion of a healthier lifestyle.
	"It's something I wanted to do for a long time," explained Mary, who is a qualified cycling instructor. "Cycling is such a great activity to do whether for fun, fitness or just getting from A to B. It is eco-friendly and it doesn't cost the earth. "Learning how to cycle properly at a young age is the first step to becoming a good driver when you're older
because it teaches you the basic rules of the road and the importance of observation and respect for other road users." The Pedal Right school is based in Meenagorey, on the outskirts of Buncrana but lessons will be held at a location convenient to participants - whether in groups or on a one-to-one basis. A minimum of two Pedal Right instructors will be available for each session. "We provide off and on road training depending on the cycling skills of the student and we adhere to very high safety standards," adds Mary.

Safety checks on helmets and bicycles, are carried out before each lesson begins and if a child doesn't own a high-visibility vest, one will be provided by Pedal Right for the duration of the lesson. Mary's venture has already captured the imagination of a number of local businesses, including Bikes and Toys in Carndonagh and Buncrana and Hubert McLaughlin & Company (HML) in
Buncrana, who have got on board as sponsors. Mary now hopes parents throughout Inishowen will sign their kids up for lessons to ensure they achieve a level of cycling proficiency that will keep them safe on the roads for years to come. For more information, click here .
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