The Drum-Up

Scottish Climbs: Cadger’s Brae

admin — Wed, 09 May 2012 08:10:10 +0000

I have not ridden Cadger’s Brae, which is situated in between Kennoway and Freuchie in Fife, and part of the Dave Campbell Memorial Road Race, but with that name I imagine it as a long drag that you can ‘cadge’ … Continue reading →

Richard Moore: Aberfeldy and Etape Caledonia

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 08:05:26 +0000

Scottish author Richard Moore is appearing in Aberfeldy this Friday, two nights before the Etape Caledonia cyclosportive. He will be speaking about his book Slaying the Badger, which covers the careers of Greg Lemond and Bernard Hinault, focusing on the … Continue reading →

Manning up not getting down: Stuart Potter’s Biggest Journey

admin — Mon, 07 May 2012 08:36:55 +0000

Recently I published a piece on Stuart Potter’s Biggest Journey, a 400 mile ride which he is undertaking to raise awareness of mental health issues, after coming to terms with the fact he suffered from depression. I asked him some … Continue reading →

Andy MacLeod: Torch Bearer

admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:43:40 +0000

Two of my most rewarding blog pieces from last year charted Andy Macleod’s story from MTB and trials enthusiast through his ordeal to his ‘comeback‘ with more zest than a Lapierre carbon all-mountain bike. Andy had to keep it under … Continue reading →

Jimmy Fraser, Scottish and American champ

admin — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:43:35 +0000

Here’s a great piece of trivia and history via Robert Baird, a connoisseur of Scottish cycling history. The photo above shows Chryston Wheelers riders (l/r) Tommy Clarke, Jimmy Fraser and Tom Jardine at the start of a race promoted by … Continue reading →

Kyle Petrie – bursting with enthusiasm

admin — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:22:50 +0000

Kyle Petrie, a 16 year old 1st year junior this season gives me his thoughts on cycling. One thing that depresses and delights me in equal measure is how fast the young’uns come up and overtake the middle aged triers … Continue reading →

Michael Nicolson tour of the North

admin — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:00:07 +0000

These photos come courtesy of Marian Lamb of the www.cyclingulster.com federation web site, via Dany Blondeel, Founder of the Belgian Project. Michael Nicolson wins a stage of the Tour of the North, an international stage race in Northern Ireland, last … Continue reading →

Stu Potter’s Biggest Journey

admin — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 07:45:49 +0000

You’re out on the club run and find yourself riding next to someone you haven’t seen out in a while. We’ve heard all the ‘excuses’: I’ve been ill, busy with work, been away, not feeling fit enough, putting time in … Continue reading →

Homemade chamois cream recipe

admin — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:28:46 +0000

Further to my wee bro’s homemade protein recovery flapjack (PFJ?) recipe, here is a formula for your own chamois cream. The spirit of home made and fettled things have been in the spirit of this blog ever since I published … Continue reading →

Rich Mitch at Ronde

admin — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:52:20 +0000

I’m home alone this week and you may have noticed blog output increasing proportionately. One thing I’m hoping to do with my spare time is see illustrator Richard Mitchelson, who is showing his work and appearing at Ronde Cafe in … Continue reading →