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Scotland Cycling Events 2021 Calendar

Updated 23 January, 2021

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.

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SCOTLAND CYCLING EVENTS 2021 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.

MARCH 2021

The Wee Triathlon
TBC
A 400m swim, a 10-mile bike ride on a mixture of tar, forest track and footpath in Glen Nevis and a 3-mile cross country run.

APRIL 2021

Callander Cycle Challenge
TBC
Choice of three routes: 18, 25 or 48 miles, departing from Callander.

Scottish Enduro Series: round 1
TBC, Pitfichie
Something for everyone.

Tour de Lauder
TBC
Big climbs in Berwickshire, starting and finishing in Lauder.

Macavalanche
TBC
Takes place at the stunning Glencoe Mountain Resort.

Etape Loch Ness
25th April, 2021
Closed road, 66 mile Sportive, Inverness.

MAY 2021

Tayside Challenge
1st May, 2021
Choice of 81 mile or 46 mile routes. Both routes start and finish at Pitcairngreen.

Dunkeld Enduro
1st May, 2021 (Provisional)
Mountain bike challenge for riders with some level of experience in riding technical downhill single track. Dunkeld, Perthshire.

Pedal The Park Cycle Sportive
TBC

Tearfund Drumlanrig Challenge
TBC
86, 57 and 27 mile routes, all finishing on the spectacular drive up to the castle.

Bealach Beag
8th May, 2021
Road climb from sea level to 2053 ft in 6 miles, Wester Ross.

The Wee Jaunt Falkirk
TBC
Pedal for Scotland 7.5 mile (two loop circuit) closed road route, starting and finishing at the Helix, Falkirk.

Glasgow City Mission’s Big Arran Challenge
TBC
45, 57 and 75 mile cycle challenges around the beautiful island of Arran, raising funds to tackle homelessness. Additional hiking challenge optional.

Ochil Hills 100 Sportive
TBC
42, 75 or 100 mile cycling events, Lochgelly, Fife.

Scottish Enduro Series: round 2
TBC, Innerleithen
Something for everyone.

10 Under The Ben
TBC
10 hour lap, 10 mile limit, Leanachan Forest, Fort William.

JUNE 2021

Cairn o’ Mount Challenge
5th June, 2021
30 miles beginners route and 80 miles for experienced cyclists, Perthshire.

Tour de Forth
6th June, 2021
60 mile route around the River Forth via the Forth Road and Kincardine bridges.

Isle of Mull Sportive
6th June, 2021
43 or 87 miles around the island, Isle of Mull.

Edinburgh Festival of Cycling
TBC

Nightrider Glasgow
TBC, Lanarkshire
Two routes available – 100km and a 50km ride. Both are circular routes, starting and finishing at the same place.

AUGUST 2021

Pedal For Parkinson’s
21st August, 2021
25 or 60 mile charity cycle, Stirling.

Highland Perthshire Challenge
28th August, 2021
Annual Highland Perthshire Challenge, with a choice of 50 or 100 miles.

SEPTEMBER 2021

Tour o The Borders
5th September, 2021
Cycle up to 75 miles, Peebles, Scottish Borders.

Bealach Mor
11th September, 2021
Road climb from sea level to 2053 ft in 6 miles, Wester Ross.

Scottish Enduro Series: round 3
TBC, Dunoon
Something for everyone.

Aviemore Triathlon
19th September 2021, The Cairngorms

OCTOBER 2021

Relentless 24 Hour World Championship
TBC
UK Champs for Solos, Pairs and Fours.

Scottish Enduro Series: round 4
TBC, Fort William
Something for everyone.


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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