Andrew Revill

Cycling blogger

I am a budding journalist from Dunoon, now based in Glasgow. While I am a keen cyclist, I have never been more than an occasional armchair fan of the sport as a professional discipline. I am eager to learn about its ins and outs, up-and-comers and untold stories.

I am a budding journalist from Dunoon, now based in Glasgow. While I am a keen cyclist, I have never been more than an occasional armchair fan of the sport as a professional discipline. I am eager to learn about its ins and outs, up-and-comers and untold stories.

Latest articles from Andrew Revill

Your guide to the cycling road race around Glasgow

There are one or two events, however, that are free to enter. The Road Race (August 3) and Time Trial (July 31) take place in Glasgow's city centre, and here are some of the best vantage points along the way!

Cycling: interview with Billy Bilsland

An Olympian and a competitor in the Commonwealth Games too, Billy was born in 1945 in Glasgow. He showed promise from an early age, winning a slew of Scottish titles in his teenage years.

Cycling: I took a tour of the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome

First of all, when stepping inside the arena I was amazed at how warm the place felt. The day I went was typical Glasgow weather, boasting all four seasons in a matter of minutes, so the heat was a surprise. Like everything else in there, it's not an accident. I am told that everything goes faster in warmer conditions. The air is thinner, so there is less drag for the riders to overcome, and the riders muscles work better in the warm.