The next time you complain about getting to a show think about agility competitors Harrie and Rianne Verhagen, who armed with tent in their panniers, cycled with Twister their blue merle Collie in the rear basket of Rianne's cycle from their home town of Tilburg, Holland to the Suffolk Showground, Ipswich to join fellow competitors from their local club to compete at this year’s ‘Dogs in Need event’.

Dutch friends had advised them that cycling in England was a doddle, not so said Harrie, cycling up the A14 from Harwich was manic. Undeterred by this experience, Rianne confirmed they will be back next year, but in their vehicle, with a little more comfort and safety!