Great find: list of cycle events for all
While doing some research for a cycling article for the Daily Record I came across this really useful site called Bike Events Scotland. It’s the brain child of Cycling Scotland, and offers a really...
Category: Cycling
What’s with the weather – and the punctures?
With just over six weeks to go until the epic 90-mile Bealach Mor cycling sportive – and with some leg strength created by my recent trip to the Pyrenees – I have been keen...
Yet more cycling hell…
This is obviously something of a hot topic for me! Here’s another “cycle from hell” article/rant I wrote for the Guardian.
More cycling hell..
My previous blog has sparked a lot of interest on Twitter. So I thought I’d reproduce an article I wrote earlier. It appeared in the Daily Record some years ago but it’s still relevant....
The Herald: Cycling trip to the Pyrenees
Today the Tour de France cyclists reach the Haute Pyrenees. Just a few weeks ago I was in the region to experience some of the high climbs, including the beast of a col known...
Wouldn’t it be lovely if…
This photo was taken by a tri club pal during her trip to Virginia. Oh how we dream of such things in Britain. In France recently I was frankly gobsmacked and thoroughly delighted by...
Women of Wheels at Glentress
If you’re a woman and enjoy mountain biking then this weekend is for you. The two-day course on Sat & Sun August 7 and 8, 2010 is designed for women who want to challenge themselves...
I think I might quite like my Pyrenean legs!
I’ve never been a big fan of my legs. They are long, it’s true, but I don’t like the lumpy bits at the top and the shapeless, skinny calves Then there’s the knobbly knees...
The Million€uroCycleJersey Project
This is an interesting project that I’ve come across. And now that I’m obsessed with all things road cycling I thought I’d give this campaign a bit of a plug. It’s different – and...
The ups and ups of the Pyrenees
The sheep give you respect. So do the llamas (yes llamas!). As do an enthusiastic French public. Even the drivers respect cyclists in the Pyrenees. Our recent cycling holiday in the south-west of France...
