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.
FEBRUARY
Fort William Runduro
TBC
Fort William (10 hours).
MARCH
The Wee Triathlon
TBC
Lochaber Leisure Centre, Lochaber (10 hours).
APRIL
Bannerman Burke Properties LTD Hawick Sportive
TBC
Sign on at the Border Club, Hawick. 50 mile and 25 mile routes to choose from.
Tour de Lauder
TBC
Big climbs in Berwickshire, starting and finishing in Lauder.
Pedal The Park Cycle Sportive
TBC
100km, from Lochwinnoch, through Renfrewshire, North Ayrshire and Inverclyde.
10 Under The Ben
TBC
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
TBC
Mountain bike challenge for riders with some level of experience in riding technical downhill single track. Dunkeld, Perthshire.
Etape Loch Ness
TBC
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.
The Wee Jaunt Falkirk
TBC
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
TBC
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
11th May, 2019
Road climb from sea level to 2053 ft in 6 miles, Wester Ross.
Ochil Hills 100 Sportive
12th May, 2019
42, 75 or 100 mile cycling events, Lochgelly, Fife.
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.
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’s Cycling Festival
6th – 16th June, 2019
Cairngorm Sportives
TBC
Within the boundaries of the Cairngorms National Park.
Trossachs Ton
TBC
Starting from Stirling, opt for 75 or 106 miles.
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.
JULY
The Cowal Way Chase
TBC
60km gravel road ride challenge, starting and finishing in Lochgoilhead.
AUGUST
Pedal For Parkinson’s
TBC
25 or 60 mile charity cycle, Stirling.
ByCycle
TBC
Ride from Dalwhinnie to Perth.
Skye Sportives
TBC
Two routes, both routes leave from Portree, Isle of skye.
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
TBC
Cycle up to 75 miles, Peebles, Scottish Borders.
The Wee Jaunt Edinburgh
TBC
10 miles (2 loops) Linlithgow to Edinburgh.
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.
Tour de Ben Nevis
TBC
Fort William, an MTB endurance, enduro and mountain marathon event.
Galloway Gallop Adventure Cross
TBC
Choice of 52 miles or 69 mile route, Galloway Forest Park, Dumfries.
OCTOBER
Wembo Solo 24 Hour World Championship
TBC
Mountain bike challenge, Fort William.
NOVEMBER
Kinlochleven Enduro
TBC
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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