Personality of the Month - Colin Langdon, Cycling Solutions
What is your job or other main activity that involves cycling?
I’m the Managing Director of Cycling Solutions, a not-for-profit Community Interest Company that promotes cycling mainly through the provision of Bikeability cycle training.
How long have you done that?
Since we formed in 2002, but it’s only really taken off in the last 18 months.
Where do you live?
South Liverpool.
What most encourages you about cycling where you live?
I’m not too far from the country lanes surrounding the conurbation.
What most discourages you about cycling where you live?
Seeing too many people cycling on the pavement and running traffic lights.
How would you describe yourself as a cyclist?
Difficult this one, I’m only really a ‘cyclist’ when I’m on holiday. The rest of the time I just use a bike to get around.
Where is the best place you have ever cycled?
Far north of Scotland; I love the landscapes and uncertain weather.
What is your greatest achievement, in terms of encouraging more people to cycle?
Providing cycle training for 8,000 school children a year across Merseyside.
What single thing do you think would do most to encourage more cycling in the UK?
Whole-hearted cross-government support for cycle training, not just transport departments but health, social services, environment and treasury.
What has been your favourite cycling experience?
Leading CTC Cycling Holidays, especially folding bike tours.
What was your worst cycling experience?
My first longish distance solo cycling holiday. I was horribly over optimistic and unprepared.
What is it about using your bike that you like the most?
Door-to-door efficiency, it’s quicker for most journeys
The answers given are the opinion of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of any organisation they may represent.
