A local MP has been told to “Get on yer bike”.
But Colne Valley Tory Jason McCartney is highly delighted.
The MP has been selected to undertake the Parliamentary Sports Fellowship with British Cycling.
The MP, who champions cycling in Parliament and in Yorkshire, will be educated in all aspects of cycling.
He will work with many famous figures including Olympic gold medalist Chris Boardman to look at all aspects of cycling.
That will range from professional racing to teaching road safety to children.
Mr McCartney will be attending the National Track Championships at Manchester Velodrome in September as one of his first ventures into the dramatic spectacle of professional sport cycling.
He had to apply for the Fellowship and was interviewed by officials from British Cycling.
He said: “I’ve really got into cycling thanks to the Huddersfield Town FC initiative ‘Pedal 4 Pounds’ in aid of the Keep it Up campaign.
“I did the run to Brighton and also rode on the final day of the run to Yeovil.
“I also love cycling up Holme Moss and I’ve actively been involved with the campaign to get the Tour De France to our part of Yorkshire.
“It is set to be a huge boost for our area and I will be banging the drum constantly about how much the Tour can mean to us.
“I have already met Sir Rodney Walker, who has been appointed to head up the body charged with making sure the Tour goes ahead as planned.
“I helped secure a guarantee from the Government to make available up to �10m in funding.”
Mr McCartney was also recently appointed as a Vice Chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling having sat as a panel member of the ‘Get Britain Cycling’ inquiry.
The Mayor of Kirklees faces taking part in another gruelling cycle challenge.
Clr Martyn Bolt will join 1,000 other riders from 33 countries in the London Edinburgh London next Sunday which covers 1400km and has to be completed within 116 hours.
Clr Bolt said: “The 116 hours is inclusive of sleeping, eating and other stops and I am hoping to average around 300km or 180mph per day.
“I have done fewer miles than I usually would in preparation for this event and I am not taking it for granted that I will complete the course.”
Funds raised will go towards the One Community Foundation. To donate money or logistical support visit www.kirkleesmayorscharity.org
On July 7 the Mayor took part in the Etape du Tour in Annecy in the Rh�ne-Alpes in a self-financed trip.
More information about the London Edinburgh London challenge is available at www.londonedinburghlondon.com
