29/05/2026
Best of luck to everyone on the FWCC away day anniversary ride tomorrow. If you fancy some world class cycling on local roads next weekend give the Ayrshire Alps challenge your attention. Locally organised, supporting worthwhile charitable causes and over Ayrshire's most challenging hills
https://ridingforgood.uk/
An exciting new sportive launched with great success in 2022, with a choice of the long 80 mile route with 2170m climb, a medium 62 mile route or the shorter 48 mile course with 1300m climb. Stiff climbs and sweeping descents over spectacular hills, including the iconic Nic o’Balloch, are guaranteed as are the really quiet roads.
After a successful trial run last year, we are delighted to offer a fourth route. This is a 65 mile gravel route with 5,200 feet of climbing and guaranteed 40% off road, with much of the rest virtually traffic free. Most of the gravel section is on good forest paths with just a few softer sections. The views are outstanding and wilderness feel is definitely a plus.
And there's home baking!
