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 Apr at 10:00
Easy event
Starting at Fairlie - Bowling Green
We head to Largs pier via the cycle path, over to Cumbrae on the ferry and then Jean plans to take us along all the roads on the island.
On a clear day the views are amazing.
Lunch is in the Garrison, Millport.
Please note - although we start at the Bowling Green car park, please DO NOT park there.
Suggest parking in Kelburn Ave. which is first right after the petrol station in Fairlie, heading in the Largs direction, approx. 250m before the Bowling Green.
Approx. 21 miles
Sat 3rd May at 11:00
Ladies event
Starting at Prestwick - Railway Station
Quiet roads with just a little climbing to a favourite lunch spot with fab baking - Hayes Gardenland.
Sun 4th May at 9:30
Public event
Starting at Ayr - Blackburn Car Park
The Tam o' Shanter Ride
- a 42 mile tribute by bike to an iconic horseman.
- sign-posted with supporting map
- refreshment stops en route
- on your own or with a group leader
- "get you back" support
Entry £8 via entry form (£10 on the day).
CTC members/under 18's £5.
Entry form available under the Info section at the top of the page.
Enquiries to specials@cycleayrshire.co.uk or Tel. 01290 550276.
Wed 7th May at 10:30
Midweek event
Starting at Symington - Wheatsheaf Inn
Dave L kicks off the midweek ride season with a 37 mile excursion from The Wheatsheaf Inn, Symington.
The route heads first to Irvine Perceton then NE to pass through Stewarton and past Black Loch on the way to St. Martins.
Return via the A77 cycle route, Kilmaurs, Crosshouse and Gatehead.
As usual, picnic lunch somewhere along the route so bring food.
Sun 11th May at 10:00
Main event
Starting at Carsphairn
A fifty mile foray in Dumfries & Galloway starts (and ends) in Carsphairn.
John Muir's route mainly uses minor and unclassified roads to take us past Lochinvar Reservoir and later to Loch Urr before striking out for Moniaive.
Return to Carsphairn via the B729.
It's a picnic lunch somewhere along the route so bring food.
Sat 17th May at 9:30
Special event
Starting at Minnigaff - Youth Hostel
Once again we head for a Minigaff weekend of cycling.
There will be a couple of rides on offer each day - the usual choice of a short or long ride.
Leaders include Bill Yate and John Muir in an area just made for cycling.
There may even be shorter options.
Come for the weekend or turn up at 9:30 on each or either day.
Book direct with the hostel at www.syha.org.uk.
N.B. Unlike previous years, there will be NO formal evening entertainment (but who knows what may happen!)
Sun 18th May at 9:30
Special event
Starting at Minnigaff - Youth Hostel
2nd. day of the Minnigaf weekend of cycling.
There will be a couple of rides on offer - the usual choice of a short or long ride.
Leaders include Bill Yate and John Muir in an area just made for cycling.
There may even be shorter options.
Wed 21st May at 10:30
Midweek event
Starting at Maybole - Railway Station
Bring your wallets/purses as Susi intends to introduce us to the delights of Bargany Gardens.
Entry fee is £2.
Or you might prefer to eat your picnic lunch while the others are having their botanical knowledge expanded...
Sun 25th May at 10:00
Easy event
Starting at Troon - Walker Concert Hall Car Park
Phillip is famed for his ingenious routes.
Come and be surprised as he guides us from Troon to Eglinton Park.
A good ride for beginners and getting started for the summer.
Approx. 25 miles
Easy event
Starting at Fairlie - Bowling Green
We head to Largs pier via the cycle path, over to Cumbrae on the ferry and then Jean plans to take us along all the roads on the island.
On a clear day the views are amazing.
Lunch is in the Garrison, Millport.
Please note - although we start at the Bowling Green car park, please DO NOT park there.
Suggest parking in Kelburn Ave. which is first right after the petrol station in Fairlie, heading in the Largs direction, approx. 250m before the Bowling Green.
Approx. 21 miles
Sat 3rd May at 11:00
Ladies event
Starting at Prestwick - Railway Station
Quiet roads with just a little climbing to a favourite lunch spot with fab baking - Hayes Gardenland.
Sun 4th May at 9:30
Public event
Starting at Ayr - Blackburn Car Park
The Tam o' Shanter Ride
- a 42 mile tribute by bike to an iconic horseman.
- sign-posted with supporting map
- refreshment stops en route
- on your own or with a group leader
- "get you back" support
Entry £8 via entry form (£10 on the day).
CTC members/under 18's £5.
Entry form available under the Info section at the top of the page.
Enquiries to specials@cycleayrshire.co.uk or Tel. 01290 550276.
Wed 7th May at 10:30
Midweek event
Starting at Symington - Wheatsheaf Inn
Dave L kicks off the midweek ride season with a 37 mile excursion from The Wheatsheaf Inn, Symington.
The route heads first to Irvine Perceton then NE to pass through Stewarton and past Black Loch on the way to St. Martins.
Return via the A77 cycle route, Kilmaurs, Crosshouse and Gatehead.
As usual, picnic lunch somewhere along the route so bring food.
Sun 11th May at 10:00
Main event
Starting at Carsphairn
A fifty mile foray in Dumfries & Galloway starts (and ends) in Carsphairn.
John Muir's route mainly uses minor and unclassified roads to take us past Lochinvar Reservoir and later to Loch Urr before striking out for Moniaive.
Return to Carsphairn via the B729.
It's a picnic lunch somewhere along the route so bring food.
Sat 17th May at 9:30
Special event
Starting at Minnigaff - Youth Hostel
Once again we head for a Minigaff weekend of cycling.
There will be a couple of rides on offer each day - the usual choice of a short or long ride.
Leaders include Bill Yate and John Muir in an area just made for cycling.
There may even be shorter options.
Come for the weekend or turn up at 9:30 on each or either day.
Book direct with the hostel at www.syha.org.uk.
N.B. Unlike previous years, there will be NO formal evening entertainment (but who knows what may happen!)
Sun 18th May at 9:30
Special event
Starting at Minnigaff - Youth Hostel
2nd. day of the Minnigaf weekend of cycling.
There will be a couple of rides on offer - the usual choice of a short or long ride.
Leaders include Bill Yate and John Muir in an area just made for cycling.
There may even be shorter options.
Wed 21st May at 10:30
Midweek event
Starting at Maybole - Railway Station
Bring your wallets/purses as Susi intends to introduce us to the delights of Bargany Gardens.
Entry fee is £2.
Or you might prefer to eat your picnic lunch while the others are having their botanical knowledge expanded...
Sun 25th May at 10:00
Easy event
Starting at Troon - Walker Concert Hall Car Park
Phillip is famed for his ingenious routes.
Come and be surprised as he guides us from Troon to Eglinton Park.
A good ride for beginners and getting started for the summer.
Approx. 25 miles