Current and Future Cycling Events

Title: Spokes City of Edinburgh Election Hustings - Policy on Cycling and Transport
Venue: Augustine United Church, George IV Bridge
Date: Thursday 22 March 2007
Time: 7.30, doors open 6.45 for coffee, stall, chat.
More information: jackieh@waitrose.com

Aberfoyle Challenge
Sunday 25 Match 2007
Between the outskirts of Aberfoyle and the foothills of Loch Lomond lies the Great Forest of Ard. Your path will take you through some of Scotland’s most beautiful scenery.

Marketing and Promotion of Cycling
Date: Tuesday 3 April 2007
Venue: University of Bolton
Summary: The aim of this event is to explore existing good practice and effective ways of promoting cycling.
URL: http://www.bolton.ac.uk/staff/jp10/cyclingconference
E-mail: lh4@bolton.ac.uk

Title: Wan Dae Adventure Racing Returns to Scotland
2007 Event dates and locations:
- April 14th: Drumlanrig Castle, Dumfriesshire
- June 30th: Isle of Arran
- September 8th: Pentland Hills, Midlothian
Summary: The details of the 2007 Scottish Adventure Racing Series have been announced. The very successful first year of the ‘Wan Dae’ series has encouraged ever more people to try the blossoming sport of adventure racing and with Scotland becoming one of the world’s adventure destinations of choice there’s not a better place to give it a go. In 2007 the race series will be visiting Drumlanrig Castle, Isle of Arran and the Pentland Hills, near Edinburgh.
URL: www.scottishadventureracing.com
E-mail: john@scottishadventureracing.com

Maggie's Monster Bike and Hike
Friday 4 May to Sunday 6 May 2007
A 24-hour event along the Great Glen Way. A thousand participants cycle 30 miles each, then walk eight, 23 or 40 miles for a bronze silver or gold award.

Knockmore Bash
Saturday 5 May 2007
The Forestry Commision's ever popular mountain biking event returns! Come and try the downhill run at Knockmore, Ben Aigan. Free continuous shuttle bus to the top. LAST UPLIFT AT 5PM. Lots of fast fun and time trials. Minimum requirement is a mountain bike with front suspension, and minimum age is 11. Booking is reccommended.

Culbin Forest Family Cycle Ride
Sunday 13 May 2007
Join the ranger for a traffic free ride around Culbin Forest in Moray. The ride will take you out to the seal colony, before reaching the beach at Buckie Loch for lunch. Then a leisurely ride back to the carpark. Don’t forget your lunch and a helmet.

Ardcastle Family Cycle Ride
Sunday May 20 2007
Polish off the bikes for a gentle family cycle around the stunning Ardcastle Forest in Argyllshire. Our experienced recreation staff will gear you up with lots of ideas for a fun packed summer on the trails.

The Great Drumochty Challenge - 20 May 2007

Achnabreck Bike Fest - Argyllshire
Saturday 23 June 2007
Celebrate National Bike Week in freestyle, with a choice of trails suited to your ability. Brave our renowned Fire Tower Mountain Bike Trail, or opt for a gentle route along the Crinan Canal. Reward your efforts with a BBQ feast, whilst listening to a fine accompaniment of live music.

Title: 2007 Rob Roy Challenge
Date: Saturday 23 June 200
Location: Drymen (near Loch Lomond) to Kenmore (Perthshire)
Summary: The route for the second Rob Roy Challenge will be along the 55 miles of the spectacular Rob Roy Way. Teams or individuals will walk 16 miles from Drymen, near Loch Lomond, north-east through The Trossachs to Callander, where they will switch to bikes for a 39 mile cycle to Kenmore.
URL: www.robroychallenge.com
E-mail: pdonachie@martincurrie.com

Etape Caledonia
The Etape Caledonia is a revolutionary new initiative in British cycling which will deliver closed road competitive cycling open to all standards of cyclists, giving you the opportunity to record your best time, for comparison against top international cyclists, fellow club members or your mates.
The Etape Caledonia will be held on Sunday 24th June 2007, starting and finishing in the town of Pitlochry, Perthshire.

Newcastle City Riders Charity Ride
Date: Friday 29 June to Monday 2 July
Route: Newcastle to Edinburgh (via Berwick)
URL: http://www.newcastlecityriders.org/page/_charity_ride_2.cfm

Single Speed World Championships 2007
SSWC 2007 race day will be on Sunday 2nd September 2007 in Aviemore, Scotland. Get there on the Saturday for registration and a wee dram.
http://sswc2007.com/

UCI Mountain Bike and Trials World Championship
The biggest mountain bike event in the world is coming to Fort William in the Scottish Highlands from 3-9 September 2007
http://www.fortwilliamworldchamps.co.uk

The 4 Abbeys Bike Challenge
Date: Saturday 15 September 2007
Venue: Edinburgh, Lothian & Borders
Summary: Accept the challenge of either a 55 or 11 mile cycle through the beautiful scenery of the Scottish Borders and raise money for CHILDREN 1ST. With routes for the novice and more experienced cyclist, bring along your friends and family and discover the delights of Melrose, Jedburgh and Kelso.
URL: http://www.children1st.org.uk/events/?cat_id=2

Recent Cycling Events and News
Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op plans to open a shop in Manchester

Bicycle Winter Film Festival - Edinburgh, 4-5 February 2007

Edinburgh Bicycle New Year's Day Triathlon

Newcastle Phoenix stages its first cycle cross

Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op's Leeds shop opening gallery

Bike Week 2006 gallery