Six Day Trial!

Well done to Dougie Lampkin, who won the 2009 Scottish 6 Day motorbike Trials. It was a great achievment considering the weather was so bad. It was wet and windy all week even resulting in fresh snow on the hills. The trial route had to be changed last Thurs. because the ground was so wet!!!! And well done to all the people who stood and cheered the riders on, that can't have been very pleasant in those conditions.

Typically the weather has been fabulous this week and we have had glorious sunshine and warm temperatures, here's hoping it continues for a while!!

Sticking to 2 wheels, the UCI mountain Bike World Cup comes to Fort William and the scenic Scottish Highlands on the 6th-7th June.

In addition to the ‘Gravity Gathering’, a showcase of world-class Downhill and 4Cross biking competition, this year’s event also features two brand new elements set to wow the crowds and give them a taste of the action.

Now in its eighth year, the event is expected to attract more than 400 competitors and up to 20,000 spectators, and has been voted best mountain bike event in the world three years running. It is a great weeked away for those who love bikes or just love the thrill of watching people do amazing things on bikes!!

Tickets for the event go on sale on the 23rd March. For more information on this year’s programme, tickets, the course and competitors as well as travelling to the event and accommodation in the local area please visit: www.fortwilliamworldcup.co.uk

Other news from the area: Dragons Tooth Golf Course, Ballachulish is up and running again, the lovely 9 hole course is just on the edge of Loch Linnhe and it enjoys stunning views. You can simply go along and pay and play, it opens at 8am till 10pm. you can enjoy a great game of golf in fantastic surroundings then enjoy a meal or just a drink in The Gathering Place Cafe. It's well worth a visit!! email: dragonstooth@live.co.uk for more details.