If you’re anywhere in the vicinity of Glentress this weekend, you may well be interested in Macdonald Cycles’s Kona demo days (12-13 March). Kona importers Paligap will be showing up with a big vanload of bikes including the Stinky, Hoss, Coiler, Dawg, Kula, Kikapu and the UK-only steel Explosif, and they’ll all be available for test rides on the famous Glentress trails.

We’re not talking about a ten-minute pootle, either – the test slots are two hours long. There’s no charge, but the chaps at Macdonald Cycles say that it’s best to book a ride in advance. Get your name down by calling them on 0131 229 8473. More details at www.macdonaldcycles.com – information about other Kona demo days can be found at www.konaworld.uk.com/news/news.php.