Come April, come the spring and the clocks going forward on March 26th.
Meaning all our April rides have extra daylight so fewer excuses not to get out and about on a club ride.
No more "Aww, it might be dark when we would get back."
In the words of Nike - Just do it!
OK, attempt at inspirational message over...
Read on for the current April ride programme.
Check occasionally on our club website cycleayrshire.co.uk for any additions/changes to the programme which may occur between these monthly emails.
Saturday April 1st - 15 miles.
It's Eunice B. to the fore as she leads out by Corton and Annbank before the lunch stop at The Bothy Cafe, Auchincruive.
Return via Tomato Lane, if passable.
If not, return via Dobbies Garden Centre.
Please do NOT park at the Rozelle Gallery.
Park nearby in one of the many parking areas and cycle to the start.
Registration closes Thursday March 30th. @ 18.00
Sunday April 2nd. - 35 miles.
Niall M. navigates the way around a Mauchline - Dundonald circular route.
Visit several East and South Ayrshire towns and villages along the way.
Picnic lunch at Dundonald Castle grounds or wet weather option of using the Cafe at the castle.
Registration closes Friday March 31st. @ 18.00
Sunday April 9th. - 20 miles.
Non-stop 20 with Jim L.
This ride is a very easy 20 miles with only 600ft of climbing so, is designed for all abilities.
Visit Dundonald, Gatehead, Crosshouse, Knockentiber, Cunninghamhead, Viewfield Manor Leisure Park, Springside, Dreghorn and Drybridge before returning to the garden centre.
Optional coffee in the garden centre cafe after the ride.
Registration closes Friday April 7th. @ 18.00
Saturday April 15th. - Your choice of miles.
Designated meeting point is the Ochiltree Community Hub, Ochiltree.
Usual DIY rules apply here.
Choose your own route there.
Choose your own route back.
Just be there between 11.00am and midday to meet up with like minded CUK members.
No registration required for DIY events.
Sunday April 23rd. - 29 miles.
Clive S. is the tip of the spear for a circular route including a few climbs which will be taken at a leisurely pace.
Approx 1300 ft. of ascent along the route.
Lunch stop a little over halfway at Barr.
Picnic style lunch with wet weather option of using the Community cafe.
Registration closes Friday April 21st. @ 18.00
Sunday April 30th. - 41 miles.
Visit a variety of East and South Ayrshire villages on the way to the lunch stop at Boswells Coach House near Ochiltree.
A fairly hilly ride with 1800 feet of climbing.
Cathy and Jim L. share the leader duties.
Registration closes Friday April 28th. @ 18.00
