Since I have been using Twitter I have come across some very interesting local Shropshire people. One of these is Ben Proctor ( @likeaword ) who seems to wear a multitude of different hats. Ben came to talk to the farm holiday group about PR recently and he is currently trying to persuade me to get onto a bicycle for the first time in 25 years.
Whether he is successful remains to be seen. In the meantime however we'd like to let you know about a Tandem Experience Festival that is being held in Bishops Castle. There is camping available but for those of you that prefer not to rough it, there are some very nice B&Bs in Bishops Castle. Magnolia B&B run by Elizabeth & Geoff is the one I know best. And of course Hopton House is a mere 10 mile bike ride from BC!
Here's what Ben has to say about the festival:
The Tandem Experience Festival takes place in the beautiful and laid-back south Shropshire town of Bishops Castle from the 3rd July to 5th July 2009. The Festival brings tandem riders from far and wide for a weekend of rides, competitions and light-hearted fun.
The centrepiece of the weekend is the Tandem Triathlon on 4th July. This is the 24th year for the UK's only Tandem Triathlon which is held annually in Bishops Castle. Up to 140 teams compete. One partner swims (1km), one partner runs (10km) and both partners pedal (35km). Special triathlon events are organised for the under 15s and for primary school-aged triathletes.
Visit Bishops Castle on the 4th of July to cheer on the teams or on 5th July to enjoy the town's carnival including a parade of Tandems.
For more information visit http://tandeming.co.uk.
The eagle eyed amongst you will notice that this is not a picture of a tandem but a picture of our local bull scratching his ear.
