Saturday 18th April 2015
SYHA, Active Challenge
New for 2015 we have a duathlon with SYHA starting and finishing at Rowardennan Lodge. A 10 mile walk / run takes in the sights of Loch Lomond, Ben Lomond, and Loch Arklet. This is followed by 34 mile road cycle back round to Rowardennan.
More information and registration here
Wednesday 13th May to Sunday 17th May 2015
Celtic Challenge, St Columba’s Hospice
This will be the fifth year of this event which just gets more and more popular! If you love cycling and are looking for a fantastic challenge that will put your fitness and stamina to the test, the Celtic Challenge is for you! Over 4 days you will cycle 200 miles from Edinburgh to Iona, passing through some of the most stunning and unspoilt landscapes in Scotland including Loch Lomond, Crianlarich, Oban, and across Mull before reaching Iona.
To register please contact Francis: fjohnstone@stcolumbashospice.org.uk
Saturday 23rd May to Saturday 30th May 2015
Malin Head to Mizen Head, Marie Curie Cancer Care
Experience the beauty of the Emerald Isle as you cycle from the northern to southern points of Ireland. Take part in this cycle challenge and raise money to help us continue providing care and support to terminally ill people and their families in their own homes.
More information and registration here
Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June 2015
Arran Challenge, St Vincent’s Hospice
Enjoy the unique delights of Arran over a weekend to see the island at it’s very best. The Saturday is spent cycling round the island and after some rest in Lochranza on the Saturday night, on the Sunday we trek up Goat Fell, the highest peak Arran has to offer. Join this exclusive weekend duathlon cycle and trek to support care for local patients and their families. Now in its third year.
To register please contact Karen: karen.milne@svh.co.uk
Saturday 12th June 2015
Challenge Arrochar, Beatson Cancer Charity
How many of the Arrochar Alps can you conquer in a day - 1, 2, or 3?
For more information and registration here
http://www.beatsoncancercharity.org/content/challenge-arrochar
Friday 26th June to Sunday 5th July 2015
Channel to the Med
Cycle from the north coast of France to the south coast of France. Not for the faint hearted this is over 1,000km and an average of 85 miles a day. Take in the wonderful countryside of France on excellent minor roads as we finish in the picturesque resort of Sete. The challenge of a lifetime!
For more information contact kevin@sportecosse.co.uk
Sunday 16th August 2015
Off the Beatson Track, Beatson Cancer Charity
It's back for 2015! Last year 1,500 people went Off the Beatson Track raising an incredible £140,000 to help support Beatson cancer patients and their families. This six and a half mile walk starting and finishing at the Riverside Museum is one for all the family.
For more information and registration here
http://www.beatsoncancercharity.org/get-involved/events/off-the-beatson-track
Saturday 5th to Saturday 12th September 2015
Malin Head to Mizen Head, open challenge
Discover the natural beauty of Ireland by bike either just for the fun of it or whilst raising money to help a charity of your choice. The cycle covers 430 miles with 6 days cycling from the northernmost point in Ireland to the southernmost point. Fantastic scenery, great route on quiet roads, and wonderful hospitality.
To register please contact kevin@sportecosse.co.uk
Saturday 19th September 2015
Skye’s the Limit, Highland Hospice
This will be the fourth running of this popular challenge which takes in the rugged landscape and highlights that Skye offers. Starting and finishing at the Sligachan Hotel it involves a 10 mile walk / run followed by a 27 ½ mile cycle. Numbers are restricted to a maximum of 200 participants.
More information and registration here
http://highlandhospice.org//get-involved/events/details/skyesthelimit
Sunday 20th September 2015
Glasgow Bridges Walk, Kidney Research UK
Join us again this year for our ever popular Glasgow Bridges Walk taking in both the north and south sides of the iconic Clyde river in Glasgow. With 500 walkers in 2014 we aim for many more in 2015! A great way to explore the city and river around a 6 mile course.
More information and registration here
https://www.kidneyresearchuk.org/get-involved/events/glasgow-bridges-walk
Thursday 24th September to Sunday 27th September or Monday 28th September 2015
(Option of three or four days)
Aim for the Skye, Beatson Cancer Charity
Join us for three or four days of unforgettable road cycling from the Beatson in Glasgow to the Isle of Skye taking in some of the most stunning scenery in Scotland whilst raising vital funds to support the Beatson Cancer Charity. After the success of 2014’s three day trip we have decided to give participants the option of adding a fourth day into this epic cycling trip. This year you will have the chance to spend the Sunday cycling around the stunning landscapes of the Isle of Skye whilst taking in the picturesque landmarks the Isle has to offer.
More information and registration here
http://www.beatsoncancercharity.org/content/aim-skye
Friday 25th September to Sunday 27th September 2015
Cycle Iona
Leaving from Balloch, pass through beautiful spots by Loch Lomond, on to Oban the seafood capital of Scotland and before setting sail to Mull and Iona. Explore hidden places of peace and beauty in the most stunning and unspoilt landscapes in Scotland covering 120 miles.
For more information and registration here
https://www.emms.org/get-involved/join-an-event/cycle-iona/
Friday 9th October to Monday 12th October
Tour de Normandy, New Ways
It's back! 200 miles of the best Normandy can offer, with a mixture of stunning cycling alongside the famous beaches and some rolling countryside. Not to be missed this is a thoroughly enjoyable event!
For more information contact donald@sportecosse.co.uk
SYHA, Active Challenge
New for 2015 we have a duathlon with SYHA starting and finishing at Rowardennan Lodge. A 10 mile walk / run takes in the sights of Loch Lomond, Ben Lomond, and Loch Arklet. This is followed by 34 mile road cycle back round to Rowardennan.
More information and registration here
Wednesday 13th May to Sunday 17th May 2015
Celtic Challenge, St Columba’s Hospice
This will be the fifth year of this event which just gets more and more popular! If you love cycling and are looking for a fantastic challenge that will put your fitness and stamina to the test, the Celtic Challenge is for you! Over 4 days you will cycle 200 miles from Edinburgh to Iona, passing through some of the most stunning and unspoilt landscapes in Scotland including Loch Lomond, Crianlarich, Oban, and across Mull before reaching Iona.
To register please contact Francis: fjohnstone@stcolumbashospice.org.uk
Saturday 23rd May to Saturday 30th May 2015
Malin Head to Mizen Head, Marie Curie Cancer Care
Experience the beauty of the Emerald Isle as you cycle from the northern to southern points of Ireland. Take part in this cycle challenge and raise money to help us continue providing care and support to terminally ill people and their families in their own homes.
More information and registration here
Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June 2015
Arran Challenge, St Vincent’s Hospice
Enjoy the unique delights of Arran over a weekend to see the island at it’s very best. The Saturday is spent cycling round the island and after some rest in Lochranza on the Saturday night, on the Sunday we trek up Goat Fell, the highest peak Arran has to offer. Join this exclusive weekend duathlon cycle and trek to support care for local patients and their families. Now in its third year.
To register please contact Karen: karen.milne@svh.co.uk
Saturday 12th June 2015
Challenge Arrochar, Beatson Cancer Charity
How many of the Arrochar Alps can you conquer in a day - 1, 2, or 3?
For more information and registration here
http://www.beatsoncancercharity.org/content/challenge-arrochar
Friday 26th June to Sunday 5th July 2015
Channel to the Med
Cycle from the north coast of France to the south coast of France. Not for the faint hearted this is over 1,000km and an average of 85 miles a day. Take in the wonderful countryside of France on excellent minor roads as we finish in the picturesque resort of Sete. The challenge of a lifetime!
For more information contact kevin@sportecosse.co.uk
Sunday 16th August 2015
Off the Beatson Track, Beatson Cancer Charity
It's back for 2015! Last year 1,500 people went Off the Beatson Track raising an incredible £140,000 to help support Beatson cancer patients and their families. This six and a half mile walk starting and finishing at the Riverside Museum is one for all the family.
For more information and registration here
http://www.beatsoncancercharity.org/get-involved/events/off-the-beatson-track
Saturday 5th to Saturday 12th September 2015
Malin Head to Mizen Head, open challenge
Discover the natural beauty of Ireland by bike either just for the fun of it or whilst raising money to help a charity of your choice. The cycle covers 430 miles with 6 days cycling from the northernmost point in Ireland to the southernmost point. Fantastic scenery, great route on quiet roads, and wonderful hospitality.
To register please contact kevin@sportecosse.co.uk
Saturday 19th September 2015
Skye’s the Limit, Highland Hospice
This will be the fourth running of this popular challenge which takes in the rugged landscape and highlights that Skye offers. Starting and finishing at the Sligachan Hotel it involves a 10 mile walk / run followed by a 27 ½ mile cycle. Numbers are restricted to a maximum of 200 participants.
More information and registration here
http://highlandhospice.org//get-involved/events/details/skyesthelimit
Sunday 20th September 2015
Glasgow Bridges Walk, Kidney Research UK
Join us again this year for our ever popular Glasgow Bridges Walk taking in both the north and south sides of the iconic Clyde river in Glasgow. With 500 walkers in 2014 we aim for many more in 2015! A great way to explore the city and river around a 6 mile course.
More information and registration here
https://www.kidneyresearchuk.org/get-involved/events/glasgow-bridges-walk
Thursday 24th September to Sunday 27th September or Monday 28th September 2015
(Option of three or four days)
Aim for the Skye, Beatson Cancer Charity
Join us for three or four days of unforgettable road cycling from the Beatson in Glasgow to the Isle of Skye taking in some of the most stunning scenery in Scotland whilst raising vital funds to support the Beatson Cancer Charity. After the success of 2014’s three day trip we have decided to give participants the option of adding a fourth day into this epic cycling trip. This year you will have the chance to spend the Sunday cycling around the stunning landscapes of the Isle of Skye whilst taking in the picturesque landmarks the Isle has to offer.
More information and registration here
http://www.beatsoncancercharity.org/content/aim-skye
Friday 25th September to Sunday 27th September 2015
Cycle Iona
Leaving from Balloch, pass through beautiful spots by Loch Lomond, on to Oban the seafood capital of Scotland and before setting sail to Mull and Iona. Explore hidden places of peace and beauty in the most stunning and unspoilt landscapes in Scotland covering 120 miles.
For more information and registration here
https://www.emms.org/get-involved/join-an-event/cycle-iona/
Friday 9th October to Monday 12th October
Tour de Normandy, New Ways
It's back! 200 miles of the best Normandy can offer, with a mixture of stunning cycling alongside the famous beaches and some rolling countryside. Not to be missed this is a thoroughly enjoyable event!
For more information contact donald@sportecosse.co.uk