This challenging open road event offers a choice of two routes to suit your appetite:

Route Option 1: Start at 9:00am
56 miles (90km) Full Island Loop with 1300 metres of climbing

Route Option 2: Start at 11:30am
35 miles (57km) Half Island Loop with 817 metres of ascent round the northern part of the island.

Both routes will start and finish in Brodick going anti-clockwise round the island.

Affectionately known as ‘Scotland in miniature’, Arran offers an incredible variety of scenery – mountains, woodlands, beaches and outlying islands – making it undoubtedly one of Scotland’s most spectacular cycling destinations. There is a striking contrast of rolling countryside in the south and mountainous landscapes in the north, including Arran’s highest peak Goatfell. The Arran Sportive will not only provide you with an abundance of stunning island landscapes and nature, but fast flowing roads, lung busting climbs and exhilarating descents will ensure you will have an unforgettable day in the saddle.

The island is easily accessible from the mainland by ferry with short ferry crossings from Ardrossan and Claonaig in Kintyre. Due to limited parking available in Brodick, it is recommended that participants leave their cars on the mainland and board the ferry as passenger only. Please note there is a secure bag drop available at the Events HQ and Registration in Brodick Sports Pavilion. Shower facilities are also available.

This event is part of the OYT Scotland Event Series 2016 and aims to raise funds for the youth development charity Ocean Youth Trust Scotland. All proceeds of the event will go directly to the charity to help them deliver their life changing ‘adventure under sail’ to young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.

How to enter:

www.arransportive.co.uk - this will redirect you to the page where you can sign up to take part.

Entry Fee: £38 standard entry / £25 charity entry
Entry includes: Race Give Away, Goodie Bag, Feed Stations on Route, Professional Timing System and on-site Printed Timing, Support Vehicle and Medical Assistance

Ride for Charity

If you would like to actively raise funds for OYT Scotland by entering this event, you are entitled to a reduced entry fee of £25 (minimum sponsorship is £50 and this must be paid to the charity no later than 4 weeks after the event). If you would like to find out more, email fundraising@oytscotland.org.uk or visit www.oytscotland.org.uk

Official Event Hoodie

Treat yourself and order your official Arran Sportive Event Hoodie when signing up! Only £30 including postage and packaging and all for a good cause.

Info for Riders

Be part of the first ever Arran Sportive and enjoy fast flowing roads, lung busting climbs and exhilarating descents! This challenging road cycle event offers a choice of two routes to suit your appetite: a 56 miler full island and a 35 miler half island loop through the northern part of the island. One not to miss! Organised by Ocean Youth Trust Scotland as part of the OYT Scotland Event Series 2016.