Name :    Elaine Kirk

From :    Melrose, Scottish Borders

How did you hear of the Elite Cycle Challenge? :    From Laurence Morgan, one of the organisers.

Have you ever taken part in a challenge like this before? :    No.

How did you find training for the event? :    Difficult to find time, cycled through Scottish Borders whilst kids were at school.

What are you looking forward to most about the Elite Challenge? :    Countryside and good crack with fellow participants.