Last weekend Shetland Wheeler Christine McLean headed to Aberdeen district to take part in the Ythan Cycling Club 10 mile time trial.

It was a very successful weekend for three Shetland Wheeler cyclists. Carlos Riise lifted the Aberdeen District Ian Porter Trophy at the Furneux 100 mile time trial with both he and Christine McLean breaking the Scottish Veterans record for the distance

Top cyclist Christine Mclean had to endure another painful trip to hospital at the weekend, only three weeks after being forced off the road at Cunningsburgh by a large blue truck.

The Shetland Wheelers’ annual hill climb competition was held last Thursday, the sunny evening and light winds encouraging nine riders to face the 1.

Cyclist Christine McLean returned at the weekend with another British gold to add to her growing collection of medals.

The Shetland Wheeler was away competing in the National 25-mile Championship, considered by many to be the most important time trial on the calendar.

Cyclist Carlos Riise was the overall winner of the Royal Albert CC 10-mile time trial at Stirling on Sunday with an impressive ride in a large field of riders.

The 90 who turned out early were met with almost perfect conditions on what was developing into a gloriously sunny and warm day.

The circuit is…

Cyclist Christine McLean made a long trip south to the British 10-mile time trial championship worthwhile when she finished 10th overall and took the gold medal in her age category for the second year run­ning.

The London West District had been awarded the honour of holding this year’s event which attracted over 300 entrants including…

Shetland Wheelers had another productive weekend of racing, this time in a two-day competition organised by the Forres Cycling Club.

The event consisted of three individual time trials, each one counting towards an overall prize for the fastest rider.

Kinloss was the venue for the first event, a flat 10-mile time trial held on a…

The Shetland Wheeler’s Cycling Club was well represented at the Ythan Hilly 20-mile time trial last weekend. Three riders made the journey south to compete on the roads around Ellon, a few miles north of Aberdeen. The morning started cool and misty but this lifted to leave a pleasant sunny day, although a stiffening breeze…

Shetland Wheelers cyclist Christine McLean added another two victories to her growing list of successes on the mainland over the past couple of weekends.

She was the first woman home in an open 25-mile time trial at Fife, where she was up against 60 racers, all competing for the prestigious Mackie Tankard Trophy which, this…

WEATHER OUTLOOK FOR SHETLAND

Thursday, 29 July 2010 at 11:25

HEADLINES

TODAY: PATCHY DRIZZLE, BRIGHTER SPELLS
TONIGHT: CLOUDY, SOME DRIZZLE
TOMORROW: SOME BRIGHTNESS, RAIN LATER
DAYS 2-5: RAIN THEN SCATTERED SHOWERS
DAYS 6-10: CHANGEABLE

What’s on in Shetland in July 2010

What’s on in Shetland in August 2010 and on