Cycling dismay as women's events frozen out for London 2012

Which park? I never knew about no park track in Glasgow!
I found it was something that just crept up on me, going from about the level you're at. I remember talking to the lovely Winston of Rollapaluza about 9 months ago and being me surprised that I was considering racing considering my smoking and drinking habits (former now gone, latter still going strong) and he just said go for it and see how it goes - what's the worst that can happen?

Now I'm looking at at the Derny National Champs next week which I've been persuaded to race and I'm thinking - the worst that can happen is a very public humiliation whilst riding behind a motorbike at 37mph. If I lose - well, at least I tried. And I'll still be in the top ten! ;) I've done this with the support of so many people, cheesy as it sounds - but everyone is so encouraging and keen to help. The fully-lycra-ed cyclists I know aren't laddish at all, and there's much less machisomo about than I see on my commute.

Bellahouston, amongst the bucky-swilling yout'. That sounds great; well done you. And good luck next week.