Summer cycling events 2008
Last updated | 30/05/2008
Perth and Kinross Council is co-ordinating the Cycling Summer programme, incorporating cycling events across the region from April to October.
This year there are more rides with many different themes and lengths, as well as lots of fun events, information stalls, schools activities and much more. There are more and more great cycle facilities in the area, and with our wonderful Perthshire countryside to explore, what not get your bike out in 2008 and join one of the Cycling Summer events.
June events
| Saturday 7th June |
Trees and Crannog Bike Ride
Join us on a 15 – 20 mile road ride around Aberfeldy, with optional visit to the Crannog
Booking Essential on 01738 476564 |
| Sunday 8th June |
Five Miles to Fabulous
Women only ride of 5 easy miles starting from Bell's Sports Centre at 11am.
More information 01738 476564 |
| Wednesday 11th June |
Perth United Road Biking Try Out Session
Come and try out road biking with Perth United Cycle Club
Meet in Stanley at 6.30p.m. |
| Thursday 12th June |
Sustrans Bike Ride
A five day celebratory, partly trail blazing ride from Glasgow to Edinburgh via Perthshire. Come and join us riding between Dunkeld and Kinross – booking essential on www.sustrans.org.uk |
Bike Week
Saturday 14th to Sunday 22nd June
Take part in the UK festival of cycling. Lots of events, activities and rides are taking place across Perth and Kinross. |
| Saturday 14th June |
Family Bike Ride, Perth
A ride for all abilities of 6 – 8 miles.
Part of Kinnoull Family Day, Perth starting at 2pm
More information on 01738 476564. |
| Sunday 15th June |
Lang Toon in June Community Weekend Bike Ride
Come and join Auchterarder community for a lovely 7 mile bike ride on marshalled country roads.
Meet at Auchterarder School, 2pm
More information in local press or on www.bikeweek.org.uk |
| Sunday 15th June |
ByCycle Sunday Ride
Join a group of cyclists of all abilities as we head out for a 30 – 40mile road ride.Experience of road cycling is desirable but not essential.
Meet at the Bell's Sports Centre, Perth
Booking Essential on 01738 476564 |
Friday 20th June
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Schools Pedalling Picnic
Schools cycle ride from North Inch
More information from 01738 476564 |
Saturday 21st June
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Family Pedalling Picnic, Perth
Family cycle ride from North Inch
Meet at Bell’s Sports Centre, Perth 10.30am for 11am departure.
More information and booking on 01738 476564 |
| Sunday 22nd June |
Family Bike Ride, Birnam
Family Cycle ride from Birnam of 7 miles on gentle paths.
Meet at Birnam Institure at 11.30am
More information from 01738 476564 |
| Saturday 28th June |
Family Bike Ride, Rattray
More information on 01738 476564 |
Saturday 28th June
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CTC Ride
Join the CTC to cycle on the snow roads if you are feeling fit! Distance of about 300kms. Participants must be members of CTC or Audax UK or join as temporary member. More information on www.ctc.org.uk or www.audax.uk.net |
| Sunday 29th June |
Sustrans Volunteer Ranger Ride
Meet at 10.30 at South Side of Tay Bridge, Dundee OR at Bell's Sports Centre, Perth
Join the Tayside, Fife and Perth Sustrans volunteer rangers for a ride and lunch. If you are a ranger or would like to be a ranger we would love to meet you! Lunch provided at Jamesfield Farm Shop. |
July events
| Saturday 5th July |
Mountain Bike Safari
Join us on a mountain biking safari! Great for families as you get a lift up the hill, a safari and ride down. £5 per person.
Start from Dull near Aberfeldy at 11.15 and 1.30.
Booking Essential on 01738 476564 |
| Sunday 20 July |
Family Bike Ride, Kinross
A ride for all abilities of 10 to 15 miles designed for families and riders of all abilities.
Meet in Kinross 11am
Booking Essential on 01738 476564 |
Sunday 20th July
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ByCycle Sunday Ride
Join a group of cyclists of all abilities as we head out for a 30 – 40mile road ride. Experience of road cycling is desirable but not essential.
Meet at Bell's Sports Centre, Perth. Details on 01738 476564 or by emailiing mike.simm@blueyonder.co.uk (CYCLING in subject please). |
| Sunday 20th July |
CTC Ride
Deeside Loop (200kms) or Howe of the Mearns (100kms) |
| Saturday 26th July |
Family Bike Ride, Perth
A ride for all abilities. A gentle cycle of approximately 10 miles.
Meet at Bell's Sports Centre, Perth, 10.30am
Booking essential on 01738 476564 |
| Tuesday 29th July |
Mountain Biking for 10 – 16 year olds
Join is some mountain biking fun at Loch Ordie
Booking essential and further details on 01738 458922 |
With lots more coming in August onwards.
