Stunt cycle display team The Clan gave Arbroath Academy youngsters a treat for their scientific senses as they delivered huge jumps, flips and crazy tricks for them in the group’s gravity-defying Big Air show.
The event marked the end of a project run by the Dundee Academy of Sport, which used the science behind Scotland’s cycling success to bring new meaning to biology, chemistry, physics and maths for those taking part in the school’s science masterclass programme.
Bikes mounted on turbo trainers, heart rate monitoring equipment, outdoor obstacle courses and video clips from Sir Chris Hoy’s thrilling races have all been utilised in the interactive lessons.
Yesterday’s spectacular finale was a final push by the school to encourage pupils to continue studying science subjects when they make their choices for their National 4s, 5s and Highers.
