The Tam o'Shanter Ride
Sunday 4th. May at 9.30am
Sunday 4th. May at 9.30am
The CTC Ayrshire Club is the county's largest cycling club group with a well established, all-year programme of rides varying from 15 to 75 miles.
With the emphasis on leisurely social cycling we are always glad to welcome new faces on our rides - and you don't have to sign-up immediately.
You can participate in up to 5 rides after which we would expect you to join the CTC if you wished to continue riding with us.
To browse the full range of events we have to offer, use the Events links at the top of the page.
Events during the next 30 days are shown below.
Sun 27th Jul at 10:00
Easy event
Starting at Tarbolton - Community Centre car park
There are so many country roads in this part of Ayrshire.
Which will Walter choose for us?
The cafe at Nurseries Direct (now renamed to Gemmell's Garden Centre!) is our destination for lunch.
Approx. 24 miles.
Wed 30th Jul at 10:30
Midweek event
Starting at Tarbolton - Community Centre car park
Dave L. leads around a lumpy 35 mile route taking in Stair, Ochiltree, Sorn, Mauchline, Craigie and Underhill before returning to Tarbolton.
As usual for a midweek ride - picnic lunch somewhere along the route.
Thu 31st Jul at 19:15
Tens event
Starting at Troon - Walker Concert Hall Car Park
Our last Thursday evening ride of the summer season.
Open to everyone.
You do not need to be a CTC member to participate but there are age restrictions (13+).
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
All participants under the age of 18 must have a signed CTC Parental Consent Form (available under our Info link).
Aimed at the less experienced cyclist, those returning to cycling or those wishing to discover local cycle paths, cycle routes and quieter roads - and cycle around 10 miles.
We once again explore cycle paths and quiet roads looping around the south of Troon before heading north towards Barassie.
At Barassie, we join the NCN route 7 and follow it along the North Bay back to Troon and the Walker Hall car park.
Approx. 9 miles.
Sat 2nd Aug at 11:00
Ladies event
Starting at Kilwinning - Railway Station
TBA
Sun 10th Aug at 9:15
Main event
Starting at Wemyss Bay - Ferry Terminal
The annual 3 ferry hopper.
Meet at Wemyss Bay Station for a prompt start at 9:15 to catch the 10:00 ferry at the Western Ferries terminal at McInroys Point, Gourock.
Allow time to purchase a Hopscotch 3 ticket at Wemyss Bay (£6.05).
Cycle to the Western Ferries terminal and catch the ferry to Hunters Quay, Dunoon (£2.45 to £4.80 depending on numbers).
Cycle to Colintraive via Loch Tarsan then cross to Rhubodach on the ferry before cycling back to Rothesay via Ettrick Bay to catch the ferry back to Wemyss Bay.
Approx. 44 miles.
Wed 13th Aug at 10:30
Midweek event
Starting at Dalmellington - Leisure Centre car park
Malcolm heads for Loch Doon on this outing.
More detail to come later...
Easy event
Starting at Tarbolton - Community Centre car park
There are so many country roads in this part of Ayrshire.
Which will Walter choose for us?
The cafe at Nurseries Direct (now renamed to Gemmell's Garden Centre!) is our destination for lunch.
Approx. 24 miles.
Wed 30th Jul at 10:30
Midweek event
Starting at Tarbolton - Community Centre car park
Dave L. leads around a lumpy 35 mile route taking in Stair, Ochiltree, Sorn, Mauchline, Craigie and Underhill before returning to Tarbolton.
As usual for a midweek ride - picnic lunch somewhere along the route.
Thu 31st Jul at 19:15
Tens event
Starting at Troon - Walker Concert Hall Car Park
Our last Thursday evening ride of the summer season.
Open to everyone.
You do not need to be a CTC member to participate but there are age restrictions (13+).
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
All participants under the age of 18 must have a signed CTC Parental Consent Form (available under our Info link).
Aimed at the less experienced cyclist, those returning to cycling or those wishing to discover local cycle paths, cycle routes and quieter roads - and cycle around 10 miles.
We once again explore cycle paths and quiet roads looping around the south of Troon before heading north towards Barassie.
At Barassie, we join the NCN route 7 and follow it along the North Bay back to Troon and the Walker Hall car park.
Approx. 9 miles.
Sat 2nd Aug at 11:00
Ladies event
Starting at Kilwinning - Railway Station
TBA
Sun 10th Aug at 9:15
Main event
Starting at Wemyss Bay - Ferry Terminal
The annual 3 ferry hopper.
Meet at Wemyss Bay Station for a prompt start at 9:15 to catch the 10:00 ferry at the Western Ferries terminal at McInroys Point, Gourock.
Allow time to purchase a Hopscotch 3 ticket at Wemyss Bay (£6.05).
Cycle to the Western Ferries terminal and catch the ferry to Hunters Quay, Dunoon (£2.45 to £4.80 depending on numbers).
Cycle to Colintraive via Loch Tarsan then cross to Rhubodach on the ferry before cycling back to Rothesay via Ettrick Bay to catch the ferry back to Wemyss Bay.
Approx. 44 miles.
Wed 13th Aug at 10:30
Midweek event
Starting at Dalmellington - Leisure Centre car park
Malcolm heads for Loch Doon on this outing.
More detail to come later...