I don’t do many cycle sportives but, I’m tempted by this Scottish cycle sportive, The Etape Caledonia. The 2 big advantages of this cyclo sportive are:
- The Scottish scenary
- Closed Roads
The organisers expect 3,000 cyclists to take part in the second running of this event. It Starts & Finishes in Pitlochry, Perthshire. The distance is a manageable 134 km / 81 miles with a total ascent 1,949m. It will take place on Sunday 18th May 2008
The sportive is also seeking to raise funds Action Medical Research – helping to find solutions to Premature Birth
You can view more details here: Etape Caledonia
and register online here
Photo of Scottish highlands by Tricky
A great alternative to the Etape Caledonia is the brand new Highland Perthshire Challenge. Cheaper, better food, you don’t need to stay the night before….and you will be helping some great charities. Take a look at the web site
http://www.highlandperthshire.org