October 18, 2025

The Braveheart Cycling Fund Ride Sportive returns after a nine-year hiatus, following its last event in 2016. Proceeds support young Scottish cycling talent, allowing participants to help nurture future champions. The fund provides financial support for aspiring Scottish cyclists to train and compete at their highest level.

The Ride also enables participating cyclists to ride alongside several invited international cycling stars. It promises to be a memorable day, with participants travelling across the UK to support the event. Guest riders will be announced closer to the event.

On Saturday, 18 October 2025, the Braveheart Cycling Fund Ride (Sportive) will start from St. Joseph’s Academy/Leisure Centre (event HQ), Grassyards Road, Kilmarnock, at 10:00. Registration will open at 8:30.

The main course takes in some of the attractive scenery on offer in East Ayrshire. Leaving Kilmarnock, the route travels via Galston, Newmilns, before the climb over Windyedge & down to Sorn. Another climb out of Sorn, towards Muirkirk, then turning left through Cronberry to Auchinleck & Catrine. Some further climbing on these quiet country roads, then takes us northwards back to Galston, where we retrace our outward route back to the start/finish on Grassyards Road in Kilmarnock.

Ride Fee

• Ride Fee: Adults £35.00 + £1.00 application fee; Junior & Youth £20.00 + £1.00 application fee
• Ride Fee: Adults £25.00 + £1.00 application fee; Junior & Youth £15.00 + £1.00 application fee

Online entries close on Oct. 10, 2025. No entries on the day.

Car Parking

Event parking for start/finish will be at St. Joseph’s Academy (Up to 220 Vehicles), James Hamilton Academy, Sutherland Drive, Kilmarnock, KA3 7DF (approx. 800 metres from event HQ / additional 120 spaces) and in public parking areas in/around Grassyards Road (B7082), Kilmarnock.

Facilities

Showers, toilets, and hand-washing facilities (male and female) will be provided at St. Joseph’s Academy / Leisure Centre. The Leisure Centre staff will provide access to male and female toilets and washing facilities.

Rider Safety

This is an open road event. All cyclists participate at their own risk and are expected to ride in accordance with the Rules of the Road. An approved cycle helmet must be worn at all times while riding, as encouraged under the British Cycling Guidelines for Noncompetitive events.

First Aid

Alba Event Medical will provide first aid support.

Bicycle First Aid

Paul Sinott will be on hand at the start of the event to provide any quick mechanical assistance. All cyclists are expected to carry a basic tool kit.

Security

Cyclists will be responsible for the security of their equipment and possessions.

Marshals/Volunteers

If you can’t ride on the day but would like to help, please let us know!

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