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251/365 Pedal for Scotland – the eventful version

September 8, 2013 By Ellen

Clearly the organisers read my post last year and organised the several thousand cyclists to start in waves. Much better. Four-fifths of the contingent all ready to go. Not far out of Drumpellier we had our first incident. Janet had her bike clipped by another cyclist causing her to take a tumble and bend a […]

Filed Under: 365, 365 photos, bike, Pedal for Scotland

243/365 Only eight days ’til the Pedal For Scotland

August 31, 2013 By Ellen

  This time next Sunday it’ll all be over. Boy Two, Supergran, Supersister, Step Mum and a few thousand others will have pedalled 47 miles from Glasgow to Edinburgh. Last year Fabulous Deb made Nanaimo bars to keep sustained along the way. Sadly she can’t join us this time as she’s recovering from coming out […]

Filed Under: 365, 365 photos, baking, bike, Pedal for Scotland

237/365 Balloch to Tarbet in the sunshine

August 25, 2013 By Ellen

  Lunch at Luss Fionaoutdoors carried out some adjustments to Boy Two’s bike. Ices at Tarbet. Willow herb seeds filled the air. Boy Two explains just how sore his bum is. 34 miles later . With the Pedal for Scotland looming I thought a little practice would be wise, so Boy Two and I, with […]

Filed Under: 365, 365 photos, Balloch, bike, cycle, Loch Lomond, Pedal for Scotland, Tarbet

Who would want pants like these? Cycling for happiness

August 21, 2012 By Ellen

There are some new knickers in my wardrobe. They are possibly the biggest bloomers I’ve ever owned and the competition is tough.Have you ever noticed how the quantity of fabric in one’s pants increases in proportion with the passing years. As an octogenarian I expect to be able keep my chin warm by pulling up […]

Filed Under: bike, cycling, Cycling Scotland, mental health, padded bottom, Pedal for Scotland

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