Record breaking number of cyclists ride from Glasgow to Edinburgh in the 'freshnLo Pedal for Scotland' event

Over 9000 people got on their bikes, on Sunday 12th September for the biggest mass participant cycle ride in Scotland.

 

Choosing from three rides to suit all ages and experience:

• 51 Mile Classic Route

• 100 Mile Sportive

• Off Road Family Ride

Cycling City to City - The 51 Mile Clasic Route

The legendary original freshnlo Pedal for Scotland ride, the Glasgow to Edinburgh bike ride attracts thousands of cyclists every year thanks to its classic combination of a great route, brilliant atmosphere and free food and drink.

 

 

The ride takes cyclists on a tour of Scotland's two largest cities via rolling countryside across the very best route across the country, perfected over the last 12 years to feature a great mix of quiet back roads, closed roads and cycle paths.

 

The rest stops, which are placed roughly every ten miles across the route, are another major factor in the event's popularity:

 

At Drumpellier Country Park cyclists were delighted to re-fuel on bananas, energy bars and chocolate (guilt-free-this is a 50 mile ride!).

At Avonbridge the local church group was back again with their vast selection of home baking and teas and coffee, accompanied this year by the sounds of a string quartet.

A much welcome rest stop, was the free lunch served in the lochside 

grounds of the beautiful and historic Linlithgow Palace-sandwiches, pasta and soup and a roll, plus teas, coffees and all the free ice cold milk people could drink.

 

 

The Linlithgow Folk Festival had a special Pedal for Scotland stage in the grounds to provide the tunes.

               

Sponsors Scotmid transformed the humble Kirkliston Leisure Centre into a Parisian-style cafe for the day, as cyclists were treated to pastries, cakes and coffee, as an accordion player evoked the sounds of the Champs Elysee.

The final stop at Edinburgh's Victoria Park had entertainment from Real Radio and The Riderz Cycle Stunt Team, plus a range of catering outlets and stalls.

 

 

 

 

 

 

                            

         

                

The 100 Mile Sportive Ride 

The freshnlo Pedal for Scotland Sportive was a brand new ride of 100 miles from Glasgow to Edinburgh.

 

The route took riders through the Southern Uplands and down into Edinburgh passing through 7 local authorities and incorporating the best sections of numerous Scottish cycle racing circuits, including the A77 10 Mile Time Trial, sections of the Moscow APR and the Strathaven Anderside Classic, incorporating steep climbs around Muirkirk and undulating stretches across wild moorland.

 

Rest stops at Galston, Douglas and Carnwath gave the cyclists a chance to refuel, with the Douglas stop featuring a timing mat, so that the cyclists could take the time to enjoy their free lunch of sandwich or pasta salad with out it affecting times.

 

The Sportive was a much more challenging ride for regular cyclists. The Sportive used the same start and finish points as the Challenge ride but took a completely seperate route to give riders a clear run to get the best time they can. The transport service served Sportive riders too, meaning there was an easy and hassle free way to get cyclist and bike to the start in Glasgow, or back home from Edinburgh at the finish.

 

NEW: The Off Road Family Ride

The Family Ride turned out, as promised, to be a great day out for parents with young children or those new to cycling.

 

The ride was free to enter, and in addition to the joys of traffic free cycling there were loads of other great reasons to come along, including live music by The Singing Kettle, 7Stanes performed their bike stunt show, ride with BBC1's The Man Who Cycled the World Mark Beaumont, free goody bag, free medal, certificate and cycle computer for every entrant, a cycle skills course, face painting and other fun activities plus Stabilisers Off!-free sessions with qualified trainers for youngsters who want to ditch their stabilisers.

 

Pedal for Scotland was enjoyed by all ages

 

 

2010 Photo Gallery

 

Check out the gallery of the day's events here.

 

 

2010 Video

 

 

 

In the Press

 

 

Pedal for Scotland received great press coverage again this year , with a clean sweep across the Scottish newspapers, including.

 

 

The Sun

Daily Record

Metro

The Scotsman

The Press and Journal

Dundee Courier and Advertiser

The Herald

 

Also on

STV online

Press Association

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

                 

Related Websites

Pedal for Scotland - visit website

Scottish Event Awards 2010 - visit website

Pennine Events - Awards

 

Multiple Award winning Event!

 

Pennine Events work in partnership with Cycling Scotland to deliver this acclaimed cycling event.

 

We are delighted that fresh'n'Lo Pedal for Scotland has been recognised in the event industry, as an outstanding event experience for participants and also for excellence in event management.

 

The most recent awards include:

 

Scottish Event Awards 2010

• Winner - Event Management Grand Prix

• Winner - Best Sports Event

• Winner- Best Outdoor Event

 

 

Marketing Awards 2009

• Winner - Gold Star, Event Excellence

• Winner - Gold Star, SME Marketing Star

 

Scottish Event Awards 2009

• Winner - Best Event Management

• Winner - Best Leisure Sporting Event

 

Registration for 2011

 

Pennine Events are currently working with Cycling Scotland to ensure that the 2011 Pedal for Scotland is an even bigger and better event! Registration is open from 20th September 2010.