Female cyclists ready to turn plantation pink

Saturday, 3 September 2016 00:00

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:

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