THERE are just three weeks to go until the 2013 freshnlo Pedal for Scotland events get under way - and it's not too late to sign up.

On September 1, a family ride starts from the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in Glasgow to kick-off the celebration of cycling, which includes a 47-mile Glasgow to Edinburgh challenge and a 110-mile sportive event.

Celebrity ambass-adors including round-the-world explorer Mark Beaumont will join riders, who include the cycling team from our sister papers the Herald and Sunday Herald. Visit www.pedalforscotland.org