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Pavements to Podiums- Xander Graham

After a tremendous start to his junior career, we caught up with Xander to hear how Braveheart has supported him this season… This year has been a pretty special one for me. Moving up to Junior racing and getting my first proper experience of UCI racing in Europe has been a massive step. The racing is faster, the fields are bigger and you’re racing against some of the best riders and teams in Europe. It’s been a huge learning experience, but also something I’ve really enjoyed. The support I’ve received…
Braveheart Backing Sarah Tait’s Trials Journey

Sarah Tait is an exceptional young rider who received her first Braveheart Award this year. A talented bike trials rider, Sarah has made huge strides in the sport over the past six years and is continuing to break new ground both in Scotland and internationally. Sarah began riding bike trials around six years ago and has already become a four-time British Champion and three-time Scottish Champion. This year has been another landmark season for Sarah, as she stepped up to a new level of competition and represented Great Britain on…
Braveheart Rider Morvan Yeoman takes the Overall Title of the British National Road Series

Morvan Yeoman took the overall title of the British National Road series, the U23 National Road Series and the Rapha League Title She sent the Braveheart Cycling Fund this message: “A lot of getting to these races wouldn’t be possible without the money from the Braveheart funding. Thank you so much.” Funding for 2026 Braveheart Cycling Grants has been made possible through the Braveheart Cycling Dinner and Ride, the Scottish Cycling Awards evenings, alongside contributions from various cycling clubs, organisations, and individual supporters. If you can, please consider backing the…
Scottish Cycling Foundation Welcomes New Chair and Trustees

The Scottish Cycling Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of Iain Gulland as its new Chair, alongside Malcolm Patterson, Jackie Whalen, and Sarah Wylie as new Trustees. The appointments bring additional leadership, experience and expertise to the Foundation as it continues its work to create opportunities through cycling and support riders, clubs, communities and projects across Scotland. Iain Gulland joins the Foundation as Chair, providing strategic leadership to the Board of Trustees and helping to guide the charity through its next phase of development. His appointment will support the…
Braveheart Cycling Fund 2026 Summer Awards Recipients

Braveheart Cycling Fund 2026 Riders The Braveheart Cycling Fund is delighted to announce the recipients of grants for the Summer 2026 Awards. Eve Fairbairn: (Track / Road) is a promising young Scottish track and road cyclist from Dundee. A former Discovery Junior Cycling Club rider, she joined Liv Cycling Club–Halo Films for the 2026 season. She has won several Scottish youth and junior titles, including sprint, omnium, points race and scratch race championships. She also earned a silver medal in the Youth Madison at the British National Youth and Junior…
SCOTTISH TRAIL FUND AWARDS OVER £10,000 TO SUPPORT TRAIL DEVELOPMENT ACROSS SCOTLAND

The Scottish Cycling Foundation (SCF) and Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland (DMBinS) are pleased to announce the successful recipients of the 2026 Scottish Trail Fund, with more than £10,000 awarded to trail associations, community groups and volunteers dedicated to improving and developing mountain biking trails across Scotland. The fund has been made possible through the generosity of riders, supporters and regular donors, alongside the success of the Trek Bike Raffle. This investment will help support the volunteers and local communities whose efforts are essential to maintaining, improving and growing Scotland’s…
Scottish Cycling Foundation Trustees Celebrate World Cycling Day

On World Cycling Day, the Trustees of the Scottish Cycling Foundation are proud to celebrate the sport we all love — each in our own individual way. For some, cycling means the freedom of the open road, the rhythm of the pedals, and the joy of exploring new routes. For others, it is the thrill of mountain biking: the challenge of the trails, the connection with nature, and the confidence that comes from pushing yourself a little further. For those drawn to the track, cycling is speed, precision, courage, and…
Scottish Cycling Foundation Seeking New Trustees

Scottish Cycling Foundation looking to appoint independent trustees Scottish Cycling Foundation is looking to increase both the skills and diversity of its trustees by appointing further members this spring. Whilst we have a good mix of skills and experience, we would like to further strengthen our board over the coming months and sustain gender parity. We are also seeking individuals with charitable fund-raising, communications and business development skills. As part of this process we are also seeking an Independent chair with demonstrable skills to chair the charity. About Scottish Cycling…
Opportunity for Scottish Cyclists: 2026 Grant Details

Braveheart Cycling Fund 2026 Grant Application – 2nd Round Promising young talent in cycling can emerge from various backgrounds and communities. Yet, financial barriers often hinder their progression from emerging ability to world-class status. As a result, we risk losing talented cyclists before they have the chance to showcase their potential. Our mission is to give opportunities for individuals with clear potential to succeed. As traditional sources of funding diminish, we stay dedicated to offering financial assistance to promising young cyclists whose paths to achievement may be hindered by economic…
Save the Date!

Please save the date for our annual Braveheart Dinner & Ride, taking place on Saturday,24 October at the Stirling Court Hotel. This special event is the main fundraiser for the Braveheart Cycling Fund and plays a vital role in helping us continue supporting talented young riders in their cycling journeys. The day will include our charity ride, followed by an evening dinner and auction. We will also announce our Braveheart Cycling Fund Trophy winner. It is always a fantastic opportunity to come together with riders, supporters, families, and friends of the…