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 2020 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 2020
The Wee Triathlon
14th March 2020
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 2020
Tour de Lauder
TBC
Big climbs in Berwickshire, starting and finishing in Lauder.
Callander Cycle Challenge
TBC
Choice of three routes: 18, 25 or 48 miles, departing from Callander.
Scottish Enduro Series: round 1
11th – 12th April 2020, Pitfichie
Something for everyone.
Dunkeld Enduro
TBC
Mountain bike challenge for riders with some level of experience in riding technical downhill single track. Dunkeld, Perthshire.
Macavalanche
25th April, 2020
Takes place at the stunning Glencoe Mountain Resort.
Etape Loch Ness
26th April, 2020
Closed road, 66 mile Sportive, Inverness.
MAY 2020
Tearfund Drumlanrig Challenge
2nd May, 2020
86, 57 and 27 mile routes, all finishing on the spectacular drive up to the castle.
Bealach Beag
2nd May, 2020
Road climb from sea level to 2053 ft in 6 miles, Wester Ross.
Tayside Challenge
9th May 2020
Choice of 81 mile or 46 mile routes. Both routes start and finish at Pitcairngreen.
Pedal The Park Cycle Sportive
10th May, 2020
100km, from Lochwinnoch, through Renfrewshire, North Ayrshire and Inverclyde.
The Wee Jaunt Falkirk
10th May, 2020
Pedal for Scotland 7.5 mile (two loop circuit) closed road route, starting and finishing at the Helix, Falkirk.
Selkirk Mountain Bike Marathon
CANCELLED 2019 (RESUMES 2020)
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
16th – 17th May 2020, Innerleithen
Something for everyone.
Etape Caledonia
17th May, 2020
Closed road cycle in Pitlochry (81 miles).
10 Under The Ben
23rd May 2020
10 hour lap, 10 mile limit, Leanachan Forest, Fort William.
Tour de Forth
31st May, 2020
60 mile route around the River Forth via the Forth Road and Kincardine bridges.
Cairn o’ Mount Challenge
30th May 2020
30 miles beginners route and 80 miles for experienced cyclists, Perthshire.
JUNE 2020
Isle of Mull Sportive
7th June, 2020
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.
Rob Roy Challenge
TBC
Choose a 14 mile walk only, or combine with a 35 mile or 56 miles road cycle.
AUGUST 2020
Pedal For Parkinson’s
23rd August, 2020
25 or 60 mile charity cycle, Stirling.
Highland Perthshire Challenge
29th August 2020
Annual Highland Perthshire Challenge, with a choice of 50 or 100 miles.
SEPTEMBER 2020
Bealach Mor
5th September, 2020
Road climb from sea level to 2053 ft in 6 miles, Wester Ross.
Tour o The Borders
6th September, 2020
Cycle up to 75 miles, Peebles, Scottish Borders.
Scottish Enduro Series: round 3
12th – 13th September 2020, Dunoon
Something for everyone.
OCTOBER 2020
Relentless 24 Hour World Championship
TBC
UK Champs for Solos, Pairs and Fours.
Scottish Enduro Series: round 4
17th – 18th October 2020, 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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