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    • 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……


    • Scottish XC race: Kinnoul Hill Perth 2010

      Sunday 8th August 2010 saw round 5 of the SXC series come to Kinnoul Hill in Perth. The weather was great and a large number of spectators and riders contributed to a great day out. Provisional results from Round 5 Round 6 is at Laggan Wolftrax on 29.8.10. [flickr album=72157624590684205 num=20 size=Thumbnail]


    • The Skye Sportive

      Isle of Skye – Scottish Hebrides, 29th May 2010. Watch the “Adventure Show” featuring Skinny Tyres on the BBC iplayer Hands On Events’ Organiser Alasdair Lawton cannot be accused of staging average events in average locations, and an island built from hills and mountains rising straight out of the Atlantic is always going to provide……


    • Training for the Etape Caledonia

      Part 1: Setting targets If you are new to cycling and have already entered the 2011 Etape Caledonia then well done! You are half way there. If you haven’t, then what are you waiting for! Sportives, races, charity rides, and, in fact any cycling event that sets a challenge is an ideal way to improve……