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Roger Walkowiak

cycle — Mon, 2 Apr 2012 14:23:00 GMT

I think that Roger Walkowiak deserves a mention.

Roger Walkowiak is 85 today.
He won the Tour de France in 1956, but his victory was so unexpected that it was met with very little enthusiasm and he spent many years actually being embarrassed by his win, even though it had been achieved at a record speed.
Walkowiak was unfairly treated by the French public and the phrase "à la Walko" came to mean "an unexpected win without any flamboyance".
He is however a legend who arose from being an unknown to win the worlds greatest cycle race.

Cycling in Scotland

cycle — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:03:00 GMT

Cycling in Scotland is a cost effective, greener, more enjoyable method of transport.
There are many cycle routes taking you though many different types of terrain from easy for the beginner to very difficult for the more experienced cyclist.
Some of the best, most beautiful parts of the Lands End to John O Groats cycle route are in the highlands of Scotland.
Anyone who likes mountain biking will love the Seven Stanes.
There are several trails to choose from. There are easy woodland trails and more difficult downhill trails all with the added atraction of Scotlands wonderful scenery.

Cycling Lejog

cycle — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:24:00 GMT

The word "lejog" stands for "Lands End to John O Groats" the two furthest points in mainland Britain a distance of approximately 1000 miles. Travelling in the other direction is reffered to as "Jogle"

Every year over 5000 people cycle the whole route. Some for charity. Some for the sense of achievement.

The journey takes around 2 weeks. Some people walk the entire distance and this can take about 2 months.

Most people find the toughest part of the journey to be the Cornish hills.

Other methods of travel have included Public transport, Hitchhiking, Running, Motor transport and wheelchair.

Most cyclists will make an online jogle lejog cycle blog detailing their adventures.