Women and cycling
Under the bicycle’s influence, wholly or in part, have wilted chaperones, long and narrow skirts, tight corsets, hair that would come down, black stockings, thick ankles, large hats, prudery and fear of the dark; under its influence, wholly or in part, have blossomed weekends, strong nerves, strong legs, strong language, knickers, knowledge of make and……
The Beast of the Bealach na Ba
Bealach Mor Sportive 2010 If you like your cycling to be packed with hills, then the Bealach Mor sportive is made just for you. For starters it features the ascent of the Bealach Na Ba pass on the Applecross peninsula; at 6 miles, the longest continuous road climb in the UK. Before that there are……
Etape Caledonia up for an award
Perthshire’s mass participation Etape Caledonia race has been shortlisted in the events and festivals category of the Scottish Thistle Awards, set to be held on Friday, October 29, at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Created by VisitScotland in 1992, the awards are designed to recognise and celebrate excellence in Scottishtourism. The Etape has caused controversy in the past and was subject to……
It keeps my kids safe!
No explanation requiredFrom the Cyclotoon website at http://www.nealskorpen.com/cyclotoon.html
Skinny Tyres Etape Training Ride 22.8.10
Etape Caledonia Training Ride Sunday 22nd August saw a mixed bag of weather on a warm and generally sunny day, but with some heavy showers thrown in to keep the riders on their toes. The ride headed out of Pitlochry and along the south shores of Loch Tummel to Foss, before heading up over the……
