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 2019 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
Ski-an-duro
30th March, 2019
Mountain bike enduro and snowsport event.
APRIL
Tour de Lauder
27th April, 2019
Big climbs in Berwickshire, starting and finishing in Lauder.
10 Under The Ben
27th April, 2019
10 hour lap, 10 mile limit, Leanachan Forest, Fort William.
Callander Cycle Challenge
27th April, 2019
Choice of three routes: 18, 25 or 48 miles, departing from Callander.
Dunkeld Enduro
29th April, 2019
Mountain bike challenge for riders with some level of experience in riding technical downhill single track. Dunkeld, Perthshire.
Etape Loch Ness
29th April, 2019
Closed road, 66 mile Sportive, Inverness.
MAY
Tearfund Drumlanrig Challenge
4th May, 2019
86, 57 and 27 mile routes, all finishing on the spectacular drive up to the castle.
Tayside Challenge
4th May, 2019
Choice of 81 mile or 46 mile routes. Both routes start and finish at Pitcairngreen.
Macavalanche
4th May, 2019
Enduro race that takes place on the stunning Glencoe Mountain Resort.
Pedal The Park Cycle Sportive
5th May, 2019
100km, from Lochwinnoch, through Renfrewshire, North Ayrshire and Inverclyde.
The Wee Jaunt Falkirk
12th May, 2019
Pedal for Scotland 7.5 mile (two loop circuit) closed road route, starting and finishing at the Helix, Falkirk.
Scottish Wanderer CycleFest
TBC
54 or 87 Km Sportive Routes, or 9 mile family fun ride. Kelso, Scottish Borders.
Selkirk Mountain Bike Marathon
CANCELLED 2019 (RESUMES 2020)
Bealach Beag
11th May, 2019
Road climb from sea level to 2053 ft in 6 miles, Wester Ross.
Glasgow City Mission’s Big Arran Challenge
11th May, 2019
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
12th May, 2019
42, 75 or 100 mile cycling events, Lochgelly, Fife.
Etape Caledonia
19th May, 2019
Closed road cycle in Pitlochry (81 miles).
Dunoon Triathlon
TBC
400m swim, 22km cycle and 6km run/walk, Dunoon.
JUNE
Cairn o’ Mount Challenge
1st June, 2019
30 miles beginners route and 80 miles for experienced cyclists, Perthshire.
Tour de Forth
2nd June, 2019
60 mile route around the River Forth via the Forth Road and Kincardine bridges.
Isle of Mull Sportive
2nd June, 2019
43 or 87 miles around the island, Isle of Mull.
Edinburgh Festival of Cycling
6th – 16th June, 2019
Scottish Enduro Series
15th – 16th June 2019, Kinlochleven
Something for everyone.
Nightrider Glasgow
22nd – 23rd June 2019, Lanarkshire
Two routes available – 100km and a 50km ride. Both are circular routes, starting and finishing at the same place.
Rob Roy Challenge
22nd – 23rd June, 2019
Choose a 14 mile walk only, or combine with a 35 mile or 56 miles road cycle.
AUGUST
Pedal For Parkinson’s
11th August, 2019
25 or 60 mile charity cycle, Stirling.
Highland Perthshire Challenge
24th August, 2019
Annual Highland Perthshire Challenge, with a choice of 50 or 100 miles.
Bealach Mor
31st August, 2019
Road climb from sea level to 2053 ft in 6 miles, Wester Ross.
SEPTEMBER
Tour O The Borders
1st September, 2019
Cycle up to 75 miles, Peebles, Scottish Borders.
Classic Challenge Gold
8th September, 2019
Cycle from Glasgow to Edinburgh (45 miles).
The Big Belter
8th September, 2019
93 mile Sportive from Glasgow to Edinburgh.
OCTOBER
Relentless 24 Hour World Championship
19th October, 2019
UK Champs for Solos, Pairs and Fours.
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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