Scottish Cycling Foundation

The Braveheart Cycling Fund is proud to announce that renowned cycling journalist, historian, and author Chris Sidwells will be a special guest at this year’s Braveheart Cycling Fund Charity Dinner in Kilmarnock on Saturday, 18th October. Chris Sidwells has become one of the most recognisable voices in cycling literature, with over 27 books published covering everything from bike repair and training to the legends of the sport. His works, including the Bike Repair Manual, The Complete Bike Book, and the acclaimed Cycling Legends series, have inspired cyclists worldwide. Beyond his…

We are thrilled to announce that Alan Anderson and Charline Joiner will be our hosts for this year’s Braveheart Cycling Fund Dinner. The pair first combined their talents on stage at the 2023 UCI World Cycling Championships in Glasgow’s George Square, where their sharp commentary and natural chemistry captivated the crowds. We’re delighted to bring them together again for what promises to be a memorable evening. Alan Anderson is renowned for his ability to make people laugh, move them to tears, and spark excitement in the most unexpected places. Twice…

Over the coming weeks, we will be introducing our special guest riders who will be attending the Braveheart Cycling Fund Charity Dinner and Ride. The Braveheart Cycling Fund is delighted to announce that Scottish cyclist Callum Thornley will attend the Braveheart Cycling Fund Dinner in Kilmarnock on Saturday, 18 October. Thornley will join supporters, past and present Scottish cycling stars, and community leaders to celebrate and raise funds for the next generation of Scottish cyclists. “We’re thrilled to welcome Callum to this year’s dinner,” said Trustee Kathy Gilchrist. “His commitment…

In the “Where Are They Now Wednesday” Series, we look back at past Braveheart Trophy winners to see what they are doing now. Highlighting this week is Katrina Hair. The first rider to win the Braveheart Cycling Trophy in 2004 was Katrina Hair. Katrina Hair is a Scottish road and track cyclist who has gained recognition for her time-trialling abilities and a series of national titles in the early to mid-2000s. She represented Team Scotland at two Commonwealth Games: Manchester 2002 and Melbourne 2006, finishing 18th and 9th respectively in…

Over the coming weeks, we will be introducing our special guest riders who will be attending the Braveheart Cycling Fund Charity Dinner and Ride. We’re delighted to announce that Brian Smith will be joining us at this year’s Braveheart Cycling Fund Charity Dinner in Kilmarnock! The Braveheart Cycling Fund was initially established by former pro cyclist and Olympian Brian Smith and his friend Alan Miller in 2003 to generate essential funds for young Scottish cyclists. Throughout its tenure, it distributed over £500,000 to promising young Scottish cyclists.  The Fund organised…

Over the coming weeks, we will be introducing our special guest riders who will be attending the Braveheart Cycling Fund Charity Dinner and Ride. We’re delighted to announce that Pippa York will be joining us at this year’s Braveheart Cycling Fund Charity Dinner and Ride in Kilmarnock! Born in Glasgow and having raced early on with the Glenmaranock Wheelers, she gained a reputation as an exceptional climber, winning the Scottish Hill-Climb Championships in 1977. She went on to win the British Road Championships in 1978 and again in 1995.  Competing…

Over the coming weeks, we will be introducing our special guest riders who will be attending the Braveheart Cycling Fund Charity Dinner and Ride. We’re thrilled to announce that Olympian Jack Carlin will be joining us at this year’s Braveheart Cycling Fund Charity Dinner and Ride in Kilmarnock! Jack first took up cycling after a serious football injury in his teens—he fractured both ankles, which prompted him to pursue a non-contact sport. His mother noticed a flyer for the Glasgow Riders, a local cycling club, and that’s where his talent…

In the “Where Are They Now Wednesday” Series, we look back at past Braveheart Trophy winners to see what they are doing now. Highlighting this week is Grant Ferguson. Grant Ferguson was raised in Peebles, located in the Scottish Borders, where cycling was a daily part of life. He did not focus on a single cycling discipline initially. Instead, he tried them all—road racing, time trials, cyclo-cross, and mountain biking. The trails at Glentress Forest served as his practice ground. During that time, the trail centre was not the bustling…

In the “Where Are They Now Wednesday” Series, we look back at past Braveheart Trophy winners to see what they are doing now. Highlighting this week is Kate’s journey from studying architecture to becoming a Commonwealth Games cyclist. Kate Cullen began her cycling journey while studying architecture at the Glasgow School of Art. A velodrome design project led her to try riding at Manchester Velodrome, and she soon fell in love with the sport. Upon returning to Edinburgh, she took to racing at Meadowbank Stadium and rapidly progressed from there.…