With the increasing popularity of cycling in Scotland, there are now some very good facilities, and with them a selection of fabulous cycling events, most of the year.
SCOTLAND CYCLING EVENTS 2018 CALENDAR….
Our routes range from arduous and challenging, only suitable for experienced cyclists, to quite easy routes where you will find some great cycling opportunities, suitable for families. Many of these cycling and mountain biking events throw up a stiff challenge for everyone, with our most popular events taking place between April and September.
FEBRUARY
Fort William Runduro
24th February, 2018
Fort William (10 hours).
MARCH
The Wee Triathlon
10th March, 2018
Lochaber Leisure Centre, Lochaber (10 hours).
APRIL
Bannerman Burke Properties LTD Hawick Sportive
1st April, 2018
Sign on at the Border Club, Hawick. 50 mile and 25 mile routes to choose from.
Tour de Lauder
21st April, 2018
Big climbs in Berwickshire, starting and finishing in Lauder.
Pedal The Park Cycle Sportive
22nd April, 2018
100km, from Lochwinnoch, through Renfrewshire, North Ayrshire and Inverclyde.
10 Under The Ben
28th April, 2018
10 hour lap, 10 mile limit, Leanachan Forest, Fort William.
Callander Cycle Challenge
28th April, 2018
Choice of three routes: 18, 25 or 48 miles, departing from Callander.
Dunkeld Enduro
28th April, 2018
Mountain bike challenge for riders with some level of experience in riding technical downhill single track. Dunkeld, Perthshire.
Etape Loch Ness
29th April, 2018
Closed road, 66 mile Sportive, Inverness.
MAY
Tearfund Drumlanrig Challenge
5th May, 2018
86, 57 and 27 mile routes, all finishing on the spectacular drive up to the castle.
Macavalanche
5th May, 2018
An epic stage Enduro race that takes place on the stunning Glencoe Mountain.
Tayside Challenge
5th May, 2018
Choice of 81 mile or 46 mile routes. Both routes start and finish at Pitcairngreen.
The Wee Jaunt Falkirk
6th May, 2018
Pedal for Scotland 7.5 mile (two loop circuit) closed road route, starting and finishing at the Helix, Falkirk.
Scottish Wanderer CycleFest
6th May, 2018
54 or 87 Km Sportive Routes, or 9 mile family fun ride. Kelso, Scottish Borders.
Selkirk Mountain Bike Marathon
6th May 2018
Choice of three single-loop and fully marked courses (approx. 25km, 50km and 75km). Set off from Selkirk High Street, for an epic ride in the Scottish Borders.
Bealach Beag
12th May, 2018
Road climb from sea level to 2053 ft in 6 miles, Wester Ross.
Glasgow City Mission’s Big Arran Challenge
12th May, 2018
45, 57 and 75 mile cycle challenges around the beautiful island of Arran, raising funds to tackle homelessness. Additional hiking challenge optional.
Nightrider Glasgow
19th May 2018, Lanarkshire
Two routes available – 100km and a 50km ride. Both are circular routes, starting and finishing at the same place.
Etape Caledonia
20th May, 2018
Closed road cycle in Pitlochry (81 miles).
The Solway Sportive
20th May, 2018
Choice of short route 33km (20 miles), medium route 68km (42 miles), long route 118km (73 miles) on quiet roads. Start and finish at Dumfries Rugby Club, Dumfries.
Dunoon Triathlon
26th May, 2018
400m swim, 22km cycle and 6km run/walk, Dunoon.
Cairn o’ Mount Challenge
26th May, 2018
30 miles beginners route and 80 miles for experienced cyclists, Perthshire.
Etape Royale
27th May, 2018
Ballater, Aberdeenshire, 50 miles or 100 miles routes.
JUNE
Tour de Forth
3rd June, 2018
60 mile route around the River Forth via the Forth Road and Kincardine bridges.
Isle of Mull Sportive
3rd June, 2018
43 or 87 miles around the island, Isle of Mull.
Ochil Hills 100 Sportive
3rd June, 2018
42, 75 or 100 mile cycling events, Lochgelly, Fife.
Edinburgh Festival of Cycling
7th – 24th June, 2018
One of the UK’s best cycling festivals.
Cairngorm Sportives
16th June, 2018
Within the boundaries of the Cairngorms National Park.
Edinburgh Night Ride
16th – 17th June, 2018
Cycle 50 miles in one night for the charity of your choice.
Trossachs Ton
17th June, 2018
Starting from Stirling, opt for 75 or 106 miles.
JULY
The Cowal Way Chase
14th July, 2018
60km gravel road ride challenge, starting and finishing in Lochgoilhead.
AUGUST
Pedal For Parkinson’s
19th August, 2018
25 or 60 mile charity cycle, Stirling.
ByCycle
19th August, 2018
Ride from Dalwhinnie to Perth.
Highland Perthshire Challenge
25th August, 2018
50 or 100 miles of stunning scenery around Perthshire.
Skye Sportives
25th August, 2018
Two routes, both routes leave from Portree, Isle of skye.
SEPTEMBER
Bealach Mor
1st September, 2018
Road climb from sea level to 2053 ft in 6 miles, Wester Ross.
Tour O The Borders
2nd September, 2018
Cycle up to 75 miles, Peebles, Scottish Borders.
The Wee Jaunt Edinburgh
9th September, 2018
10 miles (2 loops) Linlithgow to Edinburgh.
Classic Challenge Gold
9th September, 2018
Cycle from Glasgow to Edinburgh (45 miles).
The Big Belter
9th September, 2018
93 mile Sportive from Glasgow to Edinburgh.
Tour de Ben Nevis
22nd September, 2018
Fort William, an MTB endurance, enduro and mountain marathon event.
Galloway Gallop Adventure Cross
24th September, 2018
Choice of 52 miles or 69 mile route, Galloway Forest Park, Dumfries.
PoppyScotland Sportive
30th September, 2018
Start at Prestonpans Community Centre, three routes to choose from, East Lothian.
OCTOBER
Wembo Solo 24 Hour World Championship
20th October 2018
Mountain bike challenge, Fort William.
NOVEMBER
Kinlochleven Enduro
3rd November 2018
Great racing over challenging terrain, Kinlochleven.
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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.
If you prefer a more personalised experience, Guided Cycling Tours are the way to go.
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