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Old April 5th 12, 03:09 PM posted to uk.rec.cycling
Simon Mason[_4_]
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Default Whisky Trail, a new sportive for Scotland

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Midsummer weekend is a busy time for cycling events, and if you're
anywhere near Elgin it just got a bit busier with a new sportive, the
Whisky Trail, rolling out from the Moray town on 24 June for a ride
past some famous distilleries. Moray is home to over half of
Scotland's whisky producers and the rides will roll past world famous
malt whisky names such as Glenfiddich, Glenlivet and The Macallan.

There's 40 and 80 mile options, as well as a family ride of 10 miles
and the event is rasing funds for North East Sensory Services, a
charity that provides advice and support to over 3000 people with
sight loss, hearing loss and the Deaf community in the Grampian area.

David Lang of Maximise Sport, toe organisers, said, "The Whisky Trail
Sportive has all the elements necessary to deliver an
outstanding sportive - great roads, magnificent scenery and an
exceptional route, following parts of the renowned Malt Whisky Trail
all contribute to create an event with outstanding potential." When
pressed to confirm or deny whether there'd be whisky tasting at the
feed stops we were disappointed to learn that drams are not included
in your £35 entry fee. All the susual stuff is though: electronic
timing, feed stations, goody bag and comprehensive signing. There's
also showering and changing facilities at Elgin FC.

For more info, or to enter, head over to www.thewhiskytrailsportive.com/index.html

http://road.cc/content/news/56296-wh...rtive-scotland

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Simon
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