With daylight hours no longer being an issue, May has more Longer rides appearing in our ride programme.
We have three Longer rides this month, totally different in location and character, with one being our first Island hop of the year.
It's over to Millport so not exactly hilly, unless you choose to do the optional climb up to the viewpoint at the top of the island!
No less important, but with no cycling involved (unless you choose to cycle there), we have our AGM in Stair Community Centre.
See details further below.
May also sees us organise a Public ride as part of the Darvel Darvelo '24 festival.
Check our website (www.cycleayrshire.co.uk) occasionally for any additions/changes to the ride programme.
Saturday May 4th. @ 10.00am - 18 miles
From Troon, Joyce N. pedals her way to Monkton, Tarbolton, Mossblown and on to Auchincruive.
Stop for lunch at The Bothy Cafe in Auchincruive before heading back to Troon via St. Quivox and Prestwick.
Registration closes Thursday May 2nd. @ 18.00.
Sunday May 5th. @ 10.00am - 44 miles.
Tour the north edge of East Ayrshire with Drew K., looping clockwise to the Skeoch bothy for a picnic lunch and returning to Fenwick via the Darvel valley.
Approx 3,000 feet of ascent.
Registration closes Friday May 3rd. @ 18.00.
Saturday May 11th. @ 10.00am - 10 miles.
A short ride with Pat S. using cycle paths and quiet roads to visit some of Ayr's historic sites and parks.
We may also stop for a coffee at the Burns Museum.
Registration closes Thursday May 9th. @ 18:00.
Sunday May 12th. @ 11.00am - Your choice of miles.
Nominated meeting point is the Ayrshire Food Hub at Crossroads near Kilmarnock.
Choose your own route there.
Choose your own route back.
Make the ride as long or as short as you want and as fast or slow as your heart desires - your choice.
Just be there between 11.00am and Noon to meet up with like minded cyclists.
No need for any registration for a DIY event.
Just turn up if you feel like it.
Saturday May 18th. @ 11.00am.
Our Cycle Ayrshire AGM and Exchange of Ideas is on Saturday 18th May at 11.00am in Stair Community Centre, Trabboch, by Mauchline KA5 5HT.
You must be a Cycling UK member to take part.
We invite you to come and hear what Cycle Ayrshire has achieved in the last year and join the exchange of ideas about future activities.
The meeting is in two parts.
First there is the formal AGM, when we receive the annual and financial reports and elect the committee.
Then it’s time for an informal discussion where ideas are floated, suggestions made and problems aired.
If you cycle with us often, occasionally or are thinking about joining us please come along and share your ideas.
There will be tea, coffee and biscuits too.
The existing committee is happy to stand for re-election but, due to a mid-term resignation, we also have a vacancy.
If you would like to contribute to the on-going development of Cycle Ayrshire by becoming a committee member please get in touch.
We meet three or four times a year, usually on-line via Zoom
Nominations and motions for the meeting should be forwarded by Friday 11th May to contact@cycleayrshire.co.uk
Sunday May 19th. 10 - 45 miles.
Depending on your choice of options, you could do anything between 10 and 45 miles on the day.
Option 1: Longest mileage option.
Join leader Drew K. at the car park in Kilmeny Terrace, Ardrossan, KA22 8DX.
Be ready to depart at 9:10 prompt for the 13 mile trip to Largs Ferry Terminal.
Note:- Pace will be at least 12mph average along this section - you have a ferry to catch @ 10.35.
Option 2: If going by car to Largs, a good parking place is at Largs Yacht Haven Marina just outside the town.
Enter the Marina, go over the railway bridge and into the car park on the left.
From there, use the cycle route passing Pencil Point and along the prom.
Allow 10 minutes to cycle the 1.6 miles from the Marina to the Ferry Terminal.
Option 3: Do your own thing.
Just be at Largs Ferry Terminal for 10:35.
Ferry tickets cost £3.60 return with no extra charge for bicycles as at 26/2/2024.
All options target to embark on the 10:45 ferry. (You should have your tickets 10 mins. before departure - hence the highlighted 10:35 times)
No matter how you get there, once on the Island the pace will be a leisurely pootle & bimble.
Following a 10 mile circumnavigation of the coastline, there will be the option to head up to the view-point at the top of the Island.
Lunch is completely flexible.
Bring your own or utilise one of the many cafes/takeaways in Millport.
Eat in or sit out - your choice.
Return will be by "next available ferry" which is half-hourly.
Riders are free to stay on for more time on the island if they wish.
Riders returning to Ardrossan have the option of cycling back down the coast or catching a train.
If intending to use the train, check on the day that they are running as scheduled- repair work tends to get carried out on Sundays.
Registration closes Friday May 17th. @ 18:00
Saturday May 25th. @ 10.30am - 15 miles.
We have organised a Public ride in conjunction with the Darvelo ’24 festival of cycling, music and food.
We have a 15-mile, scenic route on paths and quiet roads.
It takes us along the river Irvine to Galston, round by Cessnock Castle and Sornhill, over the easier side of Windyhill to Newmilns before returning to the start via the riverside or Lanfine Estate.
Once back in Darvel there’s the festival food and music to enjoy.
It’s not all flat but we cycle at a relaxed pace and take hills slowly, walking if necessary.
Under 18’s are welcome but must have a signed Parental Consent Form. (attached to this email).
Under 13’s MUST be accompanied by an adult.
You must register in advance.
Registration closes Thursday May 23rd. @ 18:00
Sunday May 26th. @ 10:00 - 44 miles
Denis N. explores a variety of quieter roads via Stewarton to get to Neilston, where we stop for lunch at the Pad Restaurant.
Head home via Irvine to Kilwinning.
Approx. 1900 feet of ascent.
You must register in advance.
Registration closes Friday May 24th @ 18:00
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