A Few Words From Ian Allan. |
Much
has now been said, written and reported about 70 Wild Miles. A
great variety of people have taken part, helped out, donated money to,
or in some cases, done all these things. Why? I hear you ask and what's
the attraction? Simple. It's enjoyment and the satisfaction of meeting
together with a broad section of the public and doing some good along
the way. As reported elsewhere in this Site, 70 Wild Miles enjoys
a route which covers some of the most beautiful parts of Scotland. But
let me tell you briefly about some of the other attractions on offer from
this unique Highland triathlon.....
Take
part and you'll be up early for the 7:30 am start at white Corries Ski
Centre. You'll be despatched at one minute intervals by some rather "rough
round the edges" cyclists who wouldn't dream of cycling 47 miles without
the assistance of a 1000cc engine! Rough they may look and, I suppose,
a bit rough they may be but these chaps have hearts as big as Buchaille
Etive Mor and they are all there to provide the results service armed
with the stopwatches and laptops they keep in their panniers. As you pass
Tyndrum and Dalmally, stop for a drink or give a wave to the many Scottish
Venture Scouts who provide the marshalling and feeding stations. Together
with the flying timekeepers from the Special K Motorcycle Club, you'll
see the Venture Scouts popping up thoughout the day. |