THE success of British cyclist Bradley Wiggins in the sport's greatest race is being credited with encouraging more Scots to get out on their bikes.
THE success of British cyclist Bradley Wiggins in the sport's greatest race is being credited with encouraging more Scots to get out on their bikes.
YELLOW FEVER: Bradley Wiggins in Tour leader's colours and, below, stage winner David Millar. Pic: EPA
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SUSAN SWARBRICK
The Tour de France is said to be inspiring many to take up the sport, with retailers reporting a marked rise in sales over the past three weeks while the race has been screened.
Cycling Scotland, the body for promoting the sport, also said it was anticipating a boom in interest.
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