Scottish Cycling Foundation

Braveheart Cycling Fund

AJ Bell Tour of Britain, Stage 7, Hawick to Edinburgh, Scotland: Pascal Eenkhoorn of Team Jumbo Visma hands a bottle to a young cyclist, Xander Graham. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com

2026 Braveheart Cycling Fund Dinner & Ride
October 24, 2026

Our annual Braveheart Cycling Fund Dinner & Ride, sponsored by CR Smith, was on Saturday, 24 October 2026, in Stirling.

Braveheart Cycling Fund Dinner and Ride Raises Over £12,000

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the 2026 Braveheart Cycling Fund Dinner and Ride such a success!

Despite some challenging weather and a few unexpected hurdles along the way, the Scottish cycling community came together once again to celebrate our sport and raise an incredible £12,000+ for the Braveheart Cycling Fund.

Held on Saturday, 24 October, at the University of Stirling, the event brought together riders, former champions, supporters, sponsors and friends of Scottish cycling for a day of camaraderie, fundraising and celebration.

A particular thank you goes to Stirling Bike Club, whose volunteers worked tirelessly to organise and deliver the ride, and to everyone who helped keep the event running smoothly.

Event Partners

British Cycling Ventures	Raleigh
Charline Jones	Stirling Bicycle Club
Evan Oliphant	Stirling Cycles
Jack Carlin	University of Stirling Cycling Club
Madison	Victtoria Tyres

Friends of Braveheart

Alan Gornall	Mark Stewart
Charlie Aldridge	Pippa York
Chris Sidwells, Cycling Legends	Scottish Soup Company
Durty Brewery	So Stobo
Erin Boothman	Tesco
James McCallum	The Bike Fitters
Lewis Askey	Ken Whitson, ERC

Investing in the Future of Scottish Cycling

The most important outcome of the weekend is that over £12,000 has been raised to support young Scottish cyclists.

These funds will help the Braveheart Cycling Fund continue its mission of providing financial assistance and opportunities to talented young riders as they work towards achieving their ambitions in cycling.

The Braveheart Cycling Fund has always been about more than fundraising. It is about a community coming together to support its own, recognising the achievements of the past while investing in the champions of the future.

This was only the second year of the revived Braveheart Cycling Fund Dinner and Ride, and we are delighted to see the momentum continuing to grow.

To everyone who rode, attended, sponsored, donated, volunteered or simply helped spread the word — thank you.

We look forward to building on this success in 2027 and continuing to celebrate the very best of Scottish cycling.

Together, we are making a difference to the future of our sport.

Heroes Don’t Just Happen

Heroes don’t happen by accident, and in a challenging, uncertain world, future success isn’t guaranteed. We must give talented individuals all chances to succeed. With less funding from traditional sources and financial difficulties today, we’re here to fund promising young cyclists at risk of stalling or ending their journeys due to financial pressure.

We support young athletes from all backgrounds, helping talented, passionate cyclists to compete and succeed. Donors invest in dedicated young talent, sharing in their achievement and connection to Scotland’s future cycling stars.

By investing in a new generation of cycling heroes, you become part of their journey, sharing in their growth, achievements, and successes. What you gain is a shared sense of pride, a spot on the team, and a direct connection to the next wave of Scottish cycling talent.

Donate to the Braveheart Cycling Fund