Video tipCrossing in Scotland

Kristian Bauer

 · 12.02.2014

Video tip: Crossing in ScotlandPhoto: Screenshot
A cyclocross race in Scotland naturally takes place in the rain. A short YouTube video from Scottish bike manufacturer Endura gives an insight into the Cross at the Castle cyclocross race.

The Isle of Mull, located on Scotland's west coast, is home to a cyclocross race. The Cross at the Castle race is part of the Scottish Cyclocross Series.

Cross at the Castle takes place over two days in the grounds of Glengorm Castle, a Victorian estate on the north-west coast of the island with views across the Atlantic to the Inner and Outer Hebrides.

Situated at the far corner of Europe, the island of Mull is regularly battered by nasty storms. This was of course also the case on the days of the cyclocross race. The ferry service connecting the island to the mainland was closed for 24 hours, but the race went ahead...

Once the Saturday race was over and the participants had warmed up again, it was time to dance and party in the Aros Hall on Tobermory's famous waterfront. As a result, Sunday's race was a little more relaxed. Endura attended the race and brought back a video:

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Kristian Bauer was born in Munich and loves endurance sports - especially in the mountains. He is a fan of the Tour de France and favours solid racing bike technology. He conducts interviews for TOUR, reports on amateur cycling events and writes articles about the cycling industry and trends in road cycling.

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