A MOMENTOUS week for pedallers gets under way today, the start of the lottery-funded Millennium Festival of Cycling. It celebrates the bicycle in all its shapes and forms and the benefits environmentally and health-wise of saddling up. Throughout the UK, there's something for everyone.
The idea is to get bums on bikes and judging by reports, it looks like being a great success. Central to it all is the opening of the first stage of the 5000-mile National Cycle Network on Wednesday, the longest day of the year, with the Longest Ride.
Around one million will be trying out local rides on the Net which was built by the charity, Sustrans. But riders are still being sought for some sections. Check out www.ridethenet.co.uk or Andy Dunn at 01505-614302.
The Glasgow Cyclefest in Kelvingrove Park a week tomorrow is a day-long celebration and takes in the West End Festival. It is sure to be well supported.
The menu includes guided rides around Glasgow on cycle routes and quiet roads, women-only cycle runs, Dr Bike on hand to give advice on maintenance, adult and youth round-the-park races. There's also an obstacle course for children, bicycle orienteering and a five-mile challenge ride for newcomers. Entry is free.
n A FEW weeks back I said that former Ireland team boss, Alasdair MacLennan, looked like making a return to racing. Surprise, surprise, this week, he was appointed to the new post of performance director. MacLennan, who runs a hostelry in the Elgin area, is still a member of Glasgow Ivy CC.
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