Tony with the original Positive Pedals community participants.
Restoring bikes; rebuilding futures - on Bute
Positive Pedals began in 2023 as a community training initiative, working with a group of New Scots to learn bicycle repair and maintenance skills.
We have continued this work to support members of our local community in gaining experience and developing employability skills while building a social enterprise focused on reducing and repurposing bicycle waste.
Our unique approach enables us to help our community access affordable bicycles, promoting active play and travel.
Our Team
CIC Director
Tony is a long-time cycling enthusiast and a passionate social justice advocate. With his background in retail and waste management, and extensive experience in bicycle repair and event organisation, Tony works to advance the social aims of Positive Pedals and other community initiatives. He is the founding Member and current President of ‘Bute Wheelers’ and also organises the annual Bute Cycling Festival and Triathlon events.
CIC Director
Shelley has worked extensively in planning, regeneration, and project management throughout her career, and now channels her skills and experience to benefit local groups and charities.
Her love of the Isle of Bute and its diverse community drives her commitment to making a difference on the island, rooted in the belief that everyone deserves the chance to explore and enjoy its many natural assets, affordably and sustainably, by bicycle.