With the increasing popularity of cycling events in Scotland, there are now some very good facilities, and with them lots of really good cycling events. The event routes range from the extremely arduous, which are only suitable for the more experienced cyclists, to the very easy routes where you will find ideal cycling opportunities for the whole family.
SCOTLAND CYCLING EVENTS 2017….
Many of these great cycling and mountain biking events throw up a stiff challenge for everyone, with most of our popular events taking place between April and October.
FEBRUARY 2017
18th February
Fort William Runduro
Fort William. (10 hours)
MARCH 2017
18th March
The Wee Triathlon
Lochaber Leisure Centre, Lochaber. (10 hours)
APRIL 2017
22nd April
Black Isle Cycle Challenge
Choose from 4 routes, 6 miles to 26 miles, Black Isle.
29th April
10 Under The Ben
10 hour lap, 10 mile limit, Leanachen Forest.
MAY 2017
6th May
Bealach Beag
Road climb from sea level to 2053 ft in 6 miles, Wester Ross.
20th May
Dunoon Triathlon
400m swim, 22km cycle and 6km run/walk, Dunoon.
21st May
Etape Caledonia
Closed road cycle in Perthshire. (81 miles)
24th May
The Iron Ride
80, 130, or 180km cycling event, Perthshire.
JUNE 2017
8th – 18th June
Edinburgh Festival of Cycling
One of the UK’s best cycling festivals.
10th June
Highlander Mountain Marathon
Marathon event, Cairngorm.
17th – 18th June
Edinburgh Night Ride
Cycle 50 miles in one night for the charity of your choice.
18th June
Trossachs Ton
Starting from Stirling, opt for 75 or 106 miles.
25th June
10 Under The Ben
Mountain bike event, Fort William. (10 hours)
30th June
EY Foundation Charity Bike Ride
Loch Tay, Perthsire
Pedal for a worthy cause, 50 or 100 miles.
JULY 2017
8th July
Downhill Endurance
Nevis Range, near Fort William.
AUGUST 2017
6th August
Pedal For Parkinson’s
25 or 60 mile charity cycle, Stirling.
The Wee Jaunt
6 miles (2 loops) Perth.
20th August
‘Bycycle’ Perth & Kinross Campaign
Self-guided ride, 55 miles (88K) Callandar to Perth.
SEPTEMBER 2017
2nd September
Bealach Mor
Road climb from sea level to 2053 ft in 6 miles, Wester Ross
10th September
Etape Royale
Ballater, Aberdeenshire, 50 miles or 100 miles routes.
10th September
Pedal For Scotland
Cycle from Glasgow to Edinburgh. (47.5 miles)
OCTOBER 2017
7th October
Tour De Ben Nevis
Nevis Range, Fort William.
28th October
Relentless 24
Nevis Range, Fort William.
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I hope you find this Scotland cycling events list helpful. There’s some great cycling here, and some events raise money for charity, so you can have a fabulous time, keep fit, and help someone along the way. If you don’t have a bicycle and want to hire rather than buy, see the Scotland Bicycle Hire page for a handy directory of hire shops in Scotland.
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See Glasgow by bike. These 3 hour cycling tours of Glasgow lets you see the city from places the bus can’t go. Bicycle hire included or bring your own. Visit website….
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