Team Building - on two wheels!

Looking to do something different on this year's team building trip? How about an activity that is undergoing a surge in popularity and is both great fun and good for you?

In other words, how about cycling? Edinburgh has access to some of the best cycling terrain in the country and we at 2 Wheel Tours are always happy to introduce people to it. Based in East Lothian, we are a bicycle tour operator and training provider, and are launching this exciting corporate programme for 2010.

Among the activities we will be offering are local day tours and games such as bike-orienteering; whereby teams work to solve clues and complete tasks in order to beat their opponents to the finish line - always guaranteed to bring out the competitive spirit! We also work with some excellent local restaurants and caterers to ensure that all the energy expended in these activities is more than replaced!

We strive to ensure that all levels of fitness and cycling experience are catered for and have qualified coaches on hand to provide assistance where needed. All safety equipment and bicycles are provided by us, although customers can of course bring their own bikes if preferred. A full day of entertainment can be provided, or we can be booked as a component to a varied activity day with another provider.

For more information:

email info@2wheel-tours.com,

visit us at www.2wheel-tours.com/corporate.html

or call 07932 676841.

When Irish Eyes Are Smiling!

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Recently we had the pleasure of a group of girls from Ireland joining us on a couple of tours, and one of them, Sally, offered to write a testimonial of their Half-Day Beach Bum ride. Her article is as follows:

Having seen John and Alasdair's advert for East Lothian cycle tours, we three decided to give it a go. Aren't we glad that we did! Having sorted us out with great bikes, cycle helmets and a safety talk, we set off, one of us somewhat slower than the others, but no names shall be mentioned!

We went via the Glen Golf Club on towards Tantallon Castle, John pointing out things of local interest on the way. We continued on for several miles until we reached the log cabin at Ravensdale - spectacular views overlooking the deserted beach. Here we stopped for a short history lesson, much to Marion's relief as it has been many years since she has been on a bicycle. However, the promise of a stop a few kilometers further on at the coffee shop in Tyninghame gave her a new lease of life!

Once there, we sat outside in the sun (yes it does shine in Scotland) enjoying our food and drink. The company and banter was great, but it was now time to head towards home. John did try to alter his normal route so as to avoid the one long hill; however, in the end three of us cycled it and one walked it. The only complaint from Marion was that she thought her bike was slower than Kay and mine!

A great day was had by all and we are signed up for another tour before we fly home to the Emerald Isle.

Sally

Summer Cycle School

Image by johnthescone via Flickr

Monday not only saw the launch of our cycle tours, but also the Aberlady Summer Cycle School. For the next two weeks, from Monday to Wednesday (11.00 - 12.30) we will be running a cycle skills course, accredited by British Cycling.

This is based on the Go-Ride programme, and is designed to give beginner and intermediate cyclists the confidence and skills to be able to ride safely on and off the road.

We had a great first session today at Aberlady Sea Green and hope to see more kids there in future. Hopefully we'll continue to be as lucky with the weather as we were today - only Alasdair (the coach) got wet at the end of the session!

We also plan to run a cycle school in Gullane and North Berwick towards the end of the school holidays - more details to come.

Our coaches are fully Disclosure checked and presently hold the British Cycling Level 2 Trainee Coach qualification.

Get in touch if you're interested. You never know, you may have a budding Chris Hoy sitting at home just waiting to be discovered!

info@2wheel-tours.com