Every Ride Is A Victory Lap

At Tredz, we believe that every cycling adventure holds the potential for victory. Whether it's conquering challenging terrains, surpassing personal milestones, or simply relishing the joy of the ride, every moment on the bike is an opportunity to experience the exhilaration of victory. So, let's saddle up, embrace the challenge with unwavering determination, and make every ride a glorious victory lap.

NEIL’S STORY

One of Scotland’s most decorated track cyclists, Neil Fachie OBE has overcome near-total blindness to set records on the tandem at the Paralympics, Commonwealth Games and UCI World Championships.

“I’m visually impaired, hence I ride on the back of a tandem, and have a fully sighted person on the front. Cycling – particularly on the track – can be very much a solo endeavour, whereas with two people on each team, it’s got that unique element to it.

“Cycling has opened me up to the freedom to explore the world, and given me the confidence as a person to express myself – to go out and take on the world.

“When I heard about all disciplines coming together for the first time at the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships, I was immediately excited. It’s a pioneering event. At some point I’m going to have to hang up the bike, but when I saw this event was on the horizon, I knew I needed to be part of it.”

These are just three examples of the many inspiring individuals in the two-wheeled community. Their stories reflect the inclusivity, equality and diversity we strive for, as a community and as an event.

The 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships and our delivery partners have signed an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Pledge to deliver a world class event

BILLY’S STORY

Founded by decorated Scottish Olympic cyclist Billy Bilsland in 1980, Billy Bilsland Cycles has been serving Glasgow and beyond for over 40 years. Billy’s son Neil now runs the shop and tells us Billy’s story.

“My dad was one of Scotland’s most successful road cyclists from a time when there weren’t many Brits who competed on the continent. He worked in high-rise flats as a joiner, and he’d race at the weekend in order to gain that Olympic spot. Billy, being a Glasgow hard man, gritted his teeth and made the position.

“I think it was a natural progression from having raced bicycles to selling them. My father had contacts within the industry, both from himself and also my grandfather, who was President of Scottish Cycling, that no other shop would have. We bought Campagnolo direct from Campagnolo. We bought Vittoria tyres direct from the factory.

“Cycling’s been in my family for three generations. Bikes have been our lives. Cycling is a force for good, and if you’re a part of that, it can only be a good thing.” that embodies the spirit of community, belonging and equal respect.

Reaching out to as many people as possible is our ambition - to create an inspirational event that builds a sustainable, inclusive future for cycling in Scotland. To find out more about this vision and read our Pledge, visit www.bit.ly/cwcedi