Over the years, as our Runs Programme has expanded, we have tried to group rides into certain named categories which would give an idea of what to expect on each type of ride.
This has proven to be more difficult than expected.
For example, the term "Easy Going" is very much a relative one.
25 miles may be easy for some but not so for others!
Nevertheless, click/tap on any of the buttons below to get a generic description of the various ride categories on offer during this year.
Note that the buttons reflect only what is currently on offer in our ride calendar.
As new rides are added throughout the year, more categories may be added.
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Cycling UK plays an important role in campaigning for improvements and appropriate maintenance.
Use the following to register your concerns but also let Cycle Ayrshire, part of Cycling UK, know what your issue is - we may be able to advise or help.
Road repairs no longer fall witin the remit of each Ayrshire local council.
Responsibility for road repairs throughout South and East Ayrshire is now handled by the Ayrshire Roads Alliance.
You can contact the Ayrshire Roads Alliance directly at enquiries@ayrshireroadsalliance.org
For North Ayrshire, road faults can be reported online at: https://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/report-road-fault.aspx or via e-mail at contactus@north-ayrshire.gov.uk.
(Correct at time of writing - 20/3/21)
Similarly, cycle path repairs no longer fall witin the remit of each Ayrshire local council.
Responsibility for cycle path repairs throughout South and East Ayrshire is also handled by the Ayrshire Roads Alliance.
You can contact the Ayrshire Roads Alliance directly at enquiries@ayrshireroadsalliance.org
Again, for North Ayrshire, cycle path issues are handled by the Roads Department. They can be reported online at: https://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/report-road-fault.aspx or via e-mail at contactus@north-ayrshire.gov.uk.
(Correct at time of writing - 20/3/21)
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We are Cycle Ayrshire, part of Cycling UK
Cycling UK was formerly known as the Cyclists’ Touring Club (CTC).
We are one of Ayrshire’s largest cycling clubs with a well established, all-year programme of rides varying from 15 to 75 miles.
With the emphasis on sociable leisure 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 3 rides after which, due to insurance requirements, we would expect you to join Cycling UK if you wished to continue riding with us.
This should be enough to allow you to sample the range of rides to find the one that suits your cycling aspirations - and ability.
Our rides are broken into various categories to give a range of distances and difficulty to suit differing cycling abilities.
Click/tap the button below to obtain more details about each category of ride we offer for this year.
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