Pippa Handley Road Race (Scotia Series) / Eastern Promise Road Race

Road , Eddleston – Sunday, 08 Jun 2025

Event Summary

Event Overview

Returning for 2025, two races on the challenging Gladhouse circuit.  This circuit has one main climb, the finish being the top of it, but several other small climbs round the rest of the course along with faster sections.  The race is based in Eddlestone, 15 miles south of Edinburgh.

Please see our website for more details.  Entries are first come first served so enter now!

 

With thanks to funding from Scottish Cycling and ERC to help grow the sport, discounted entries are available 

  • First 20 entries to the Pippa Handley race (women) on or before 30 April.
  • First 20 entries to students, juniors and first-time racers entering the Eastern Promise race on or before 30 April.

Further discounts and events are available for ERC members, so if you're interested in racing for ERC, get in touch!


Pippa Handley Road Race
- Women 2/3/4
The Pippa Handley Road Race is run in memory of Pippa, a club member who competed in many races before dying far too young.  For 2025 the race will again be part of the Scotia Women's Road Race Series.

Run over 3 laps of the Gladhouse Circuit 39.3miles/63.3km (note that this will mean the points will drop down a band as it is less than 70km). Route on strava.

Eastern Promise Road Race - Open 3/4

Eastern Promise is a long running open race, and ERC riders compete to win the Eastern Promise Lantern.  Run over 3 laps of the Gladhouse Circuit 39.3miles/63.3km. Route on strava.

Event Details

Event URN:

556983

Start Date:

Sun, 8th Jun 2025

Event Type:

Road (Competitive)

Venue:

Eddleston Village Hall, Edinburgh Road, Eddleston, Peeblesshire, EH45 8QP

View map

Series:

Scottish Women's Road Race Series

Cheques payable to:

Enter online at British Cycling

Entry close date

Sun, 1st Jun 2025

Online Entry FAQs
Event promoted by:

Edinburgh RC (website)

Event Website:

Visit Website

Event Organiser:

Alan Dean
alanfdean@gmail.com

Safeguarding lead:

Simon Innes
innes.simon@gmail.com

Other Events:

View other events promoted by this organisation

Delegate Organiser:
Chris Banks
bills@cjbanks.org.uk

Online entry method:

Organiser selects entrants

Enter Online

Entry Fees & Races

Enter a Race

Eastern Promise RR (Open 3/4) Race
Date Start Classification Band Rider Cat Duration
Sun 08/06/25 10:30 Regional B Band 4 3rd, 4th, Junio... 3 laps / 63km / 39 miles
Enter  44 places left
Entry: Online from: (£20.00 + £1.00 Application fee), Postal: (£30.00), On Day: (£30.00)
Sun 08/06/25 – 10:30
Regional B, Band 4 | 3rd, 4th, Junio...
3 laps / 63km / 39 miles  |  Entry: Online from: (£20.00 + £1.00 Application fee), Postal: (£30.00), On Day: (£30.00)
Enter  44 places left View Entrants
Pippa Handley RR (Female 2/3/4) Race
Date Start Classification Band Rider Cat Duration
Sun 08/06/25 13:30 Regional A Band 3 2nd, 3rd, 4th, ... 3 laps / 63km / 39 miles
Enter  51 places left
Entry: Online from: (£20.00 + £1.00 Application fee), Postal: (£30.00), On Day: (£30.00)
Sun 08/06/25 – 13:30
Regional A, Band 3 | 2nd, 3rd, 4th, ...
3 laps / 63km / 39 miles  |  Entry: Online from: (£20.00 + £1.00 Application fee), Postal: (£30.00), On Day: (£30.00)
Enter  51 places left View Entrants

Event Summary

Event Overview

Returning for 2025, two races on the challenging Gladhouse circuit.  This circuit has one main climb, the finish being the top of it, but several other small climbs round the rest of the course along with faster sections.  The race is based in Eddlestone, 15 miles south of Edinburgh.

Please see our website for more details.  Entries are first come first served so enter now!

 

With thanks to funding from Scottish Cycling and ERC to help grow the sport, discounted entries are available 

  • First 20 entries to the Pippa Handley race (women) on or before 30 April.
  • First 20 entries to students, juniors and first-time racers entering the Eastern Promise race on or before 30 April.

Further discounts and events are available for ERC members, so if you're interested in racing for ERC, get in touch!


Pippa Handley Road Race
- Women 2/3/4
The Pippa Handley Road Race is run in memory of Pippa, a club member who competed in many races before dying far too young.  For 2025 the race will again be part of the Scotia Women's Road Race Series.

Run over 3 laps of the Gladhouse Circuit 39.3miles/63.3km (note that this will mean the points will drop down a band as it is less than 70km). Route on strava.

Eastern Promise Road Race - Open 3/4

Eastern Promise is a long running open race, and ERC riders compete to win the Eastern Promise Lantern.  Run over 3 laps of the Gladhouse Circuit 39.3miles/63.3km. Route on strava.

Event Details

Event URN:

556983

Start Date:

Sun, 8th Jun 2025

Event Type:

Road (Competitive)

Venue:

Eddleston Village Hall, Edinburgh Road, Eddleston, Peeblesshire, EH45 8QP

View map

Series:

Scottish Women's Road Race Series

Cheques payable to:

Enter online at British Cycling

Entry close date

Sun, 1st Jun 2025

Online Entry FAQs
Event promoted by:

Edinburgh RC (website)

Event Website:

Visit Website

Event Organiser:

Alan Dean
alanfdean@gmail.com

Safeguarding lead:

Simon Innes
innes.simon@gmail.com

Other Events:

View other events promoted by this organisation

Delegate Organiser:
Chris Banks
bills@cjbanks.org.uk

Online entry method:

Organiser selects entrants

Enter Online

Entry Fees & Races

Enter a Race

Eastern Promise RR (Open 3/4) Race
Date Start Classification Band Rider Cat Duration
Sun 08/06/25 10:30 Regional B Band 4 3rd, 4th, Junio... 3 laps / 63km / 39 miles
Enter  44 places left
Entry: Online from: (£20.00 + £1.00 Application fee), Postal: (£30.00), On Day: (£30.00)
Sun 08/06/25 – 10:30
Regional B, Band 4 | 3rd, 4th, Junio...
3 laps / 63km / 39 miles  |  Entry: Online from: (£20.00 + £1.00 Application fee), Postal: (£30.00), On Day: (£30.00)
Enter  44 places left View Entrants
Pippa Handley RR (Female 2/3/4) Race
Date Start Classification Band Rider Cat Duration
Sun 08/06/25 13:30 Regional A Band 3 2nd, 3rd, 4th, ... 3 laps / 63km / 39 miles
Enter  51 places left
Entry: Online from: (£20.00 + £1.00 Application fee), Postal: (£30.00), On Day: (£30.00)
Sun 08/06/25 – 13:30
Regional A, Band 3 | 2nd, 3rd, 4th, ...
3 laps / 63km / 39 miles  |  Entry: Online from: (£20.00 + £1.00 Application fee), Postal: (£30.00), On Day: (£30.00)
Enter  51 places left View Entrants

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