Cyclists are being encouraged to enter a competition to become the first ever Honorary Road Cycling Ambassador for the Scottish Borders.
Organised by the Scottish Borders Leisure Cycling Project, the contest offers a fabulous all expenses paid trip to the Scottish Borders region as a top prize.
Neen Kelly, Recreational Cycling Officer for the Scottish Borders said: “We are searching for someone who is passionate about cycling and keen to share their experiences with others. The winner doesn’t need to be have visited our area before, they just need to love cycling and want to find out about what the Borders has to offer.”
To be considered for the role, cyclists need to write a short review of a cycling trip that they have enjoyed (up to 300 words). The closing date for entries is August 27th and full details on how to enter can be obtained by contacting Yvonne Bruce on 01578 722690 or emailing yvonne@artisanpr.co.uk.
Neen continued: “The Borders has a growing reputation as one of the UK’s top mountain biking resorts but we also have an incredible road cycling resource including a network of quiet scenic roads and some impressive way-marked routes that we want to encourage people to enjoy.”
The Scottish Borders is a cycle touring paradise with stunning scenery and hundreds of miles of quiet roads to explore. Way-marked road routes in the region include the 55-mile 4 Abbeys cycle route, 250-mile Borderloop, 95-mile linear Tweedcycle Way and the beautiful Coast and Castles (Sustrans) route.
More information on cycling in the Scottish Borders can be found on http://www.cyclescottishborders.com/.
The winner of the Borders Cycling Ambassador search will be treated to an all expenses paid trip to the region for themselves and a cycling partner wotrth up to £1200 and will be asked to write a review of their visit which will be published in Cycle magazine.
