2003, cycling, hebrides, holiday, Scotland, touring

The Western Isles

It was a trip that didn’t disappoint despite the northerly wind which resulted in a head wind most of the way. I am grateful for Justin’s hospitality at Tolsta and I am still in touch with him, 18 years after this journey and not far of 40 years since, as a teenager he was part of a school expedition I led to the French Alps. Continue reading The Western Isles

Pete MainMay 7, 2021May 7, 2021Leave a comment

2020, cycling, Scotland, statistics, swimming, walking

2020 Statistics

2020 Activity Statistics Continue reading 2020 Statistics

Pete MainJanuary 10, 2021February 15, 2021Leave a comment

1997, cycling, Kingussie, Lagganlia, Loch Insh, Newtonmore, Outdoor Education, Scotland

On-yer-bike

I would like to think that some of you might be inspired to cycle to work. Do you really need to take the car every morning? Continue reading On-yer-bike

Pete MainNovember 17, 2020December 15, 2020Leave a comment

1998, comeback, cycling, family, Scotland, time trialling

My return to racing after 25 years

Looking back from 2020, I used better training techniques but I was also very busy: We had two children to look after, I had a full time job, and with Kathryn we were running both bed & breakfast and setting up an independent hostel. Life was busy and it was hard to find training time. Continue reading My return to racing after 25 years

Pete MainAugust 29, 2020September 5, 2020Leave a comment