Join us for an all-ayrshire road cycling challenge across the Ayrshire Alps Cycle Park.

This is a no-frills social ride aimed at cycling clubs within Ayrshire and the Scottish Cycling South West development group.  The idea for the ride started through conversation with our friends the Fullarton Wheelers. 

There will be two ride options, starting and finishing in Kirkmichael. This is a non-timed, non-competitive ride, rather like a Sportive but even more laid-back with a club focus. The Ayrshire Alps Friendly is a great opportunity to ride and socialise with cyclists from across Ayrshire and Dumfriesshire.

The 100km route heads west to the climb of Blackie’s Brae, then crosses back via Glenginnet and the slopes of Glenalla. Onto the big daddy of the ‘Nic O Balloch’. The shallow slopes of Tairlaw Shalloch are rewarded with a 5mile descent towards Straiton before the final categorised climb of Largs.

The 60km follows most the route of the 100km, but skips the climbs of Glenginnet, Glenalla and Largs.

there will be a small entry fee of £3 to cover levy costs, with any and all profit going to our 2015 Charity appeal – MS Society.

Info for Riders

Thanks for your interest - feel free to bring a friend or two too! This is a non-competitive social ride on open roads and all participants are expected to ride with respect for fellow participants and other road users. As plans develop for the ride we will update twitter, facebook and our webpage, and all riders will be emailed route cards and ride details 48hrs before we roll.