OLYMPIC champion Katie Archibald put a dozen lucky competition winners through their paces at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome.

Among those taking part in an introductory coaching session, organised as part of the Strathmore Do More Challenge, was Julie Mulvanny, 44, a sales manager from Cambuslang, David Knox, 29, a PE teacher from Crookston, and Gavin Crawford, 33, an addiction worker from Springburn.

Gavin said: “It was a little terrifying at first but the coaching session really helped to build my confidence cycling on track.”

The goal of the Strathmore Do More Challenge is to encourage people across Scotland to lead healthier and more active lifestyles.

It also aims to boost participation in cycling, swimming and running.

Each of the winners received expert advice on how to confidently ride the velodrome track before being timed as they completed a 200m flying lap.

Jose Llinas, 40, from Bishopbriggs is a mountain bike guide and was keen to test his skills as he swapped rugged hillsides for the smooth pine boards of the velodrome.

He said: “What an experience. You go so fast on the track which I wasn’t expecting. It was great meeting Katie.”

Ann McMillan, 24, a university student from Airdrie recorded the fastest lap of the day among the women posting a time of 20sec.

She said: “The session was amazing. I’ve wanted to get on the track for a while but was quite nervous. I got the fastest female lap so I’m really happy.

“Katie was amazing and a great teacher. She’s an inspiration. I want to do more cycling now and have another go.”

Their mentor Katie, 22, from Milngavie first burst onto the international cycling scene in 2013. She has gone on to become an Olympic, world and eight-time European gold medallist.

She said: “I had a super fun day with the challenge winners helping them learn new skills and chatting about how good riding two wheels feels.”