Monthly Archives: October 2015

08 October 2015 – Mennock Pass and Lowther Hill

Recent coverage in the news of a particularly challenging cycling “sportive” brought my attention to Lowther Hill in the Scottish southern uplands. This cycle event for ultra-fit participants involves 100 miles of riding through hilly country, finishing with an ascent … Continue reading

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30 September 2015 – Across the Lammermuirs (twice)

The weather at the end of September gave a brief glimpse of what summer should have been like – warm, blue skies and barely a breath of wind. We weren’t going to waste it by not cycling, but the question … Continue reading

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