Profs taking a rest
A rest on the crest of a hill

The Pedalling Profs event for 2016 was a cycle from Dumfries to Troon over three days from Friday 29 April to Sunday 1 May. The cyclists included University of Glasgow staff Ziad Al-Ani, Jeremy Bagg, Robert McKerlie, Al Ross and Richard Welbury; Glasgow Dental Alumni Fiona Beddis and Graeme Wright; and Newcastle colleagues Alan Beddis and Bob Wassall. As always, Mike and Rosie Broad formed an excellent support team. The weather was generally poor and the terrain hilly but the evening refreshment sessions were very enjoyable. The demise of the clutch on the University minibus that was serving as the support vehicle provided an additional challenge on the final day, but the cycle was completed and raised £435 for the Dental Appeal.

If you’d like to support the Dental Appeal by sponsoring The Pedalling Profs following their successful 2016 ride from Carlisle to Troon you can visit their donation page at: https://www.justgiving.com/PedallingProfs2016

Three of the Pedalling Profs in Dumfries
Smiles from three of the team at the start in Dunfries

Three Profs
Still smiling and enjoying the wonderful views

Profs taking a brew
Time for a brew and some cake

Profs checking the map
Are we sure we know where we're pedalling?

Scenic view at Kircudbright
Day 2 lunch stop, scenic Kirkcudbright

River in the borders
Beautiful Borders scenery

The team at the Bruce Hotel
Newton Stewart in the rain - the start of Day 3

The team at the finish line
The end of the road - ice cream in the rain in Troon


First published: 13 July 2016