Female cyclists ready to turn plantation pink

Sat, 03 Sep 2016

Archallagan Plantation will turn pink today as part of efforts to raise money for two local charities.

Female cyclists will take part in the 'Paint the Plantation Pink' event - clocking up as many laps of the 2.7 mile course as possible.

The event - which is now in its second year - is designed for all levels of ability with the emphasis on social cycling rather that competitiveness.

Organiser Melanie Dowling says it's all for a good cause: