There appears to be an issue with the CUK system not handling images properly.
So, some images in this email may be missing or be cut off in strange places!
Images or not, read on to see what we have on offer this May.
Check occasionally on our club website cycleayrshire.co.uk for any additions/changes to the programme which may occur between these monthly emails.
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Saturday May 6th. - 15 miles.Â
It's a maiden voyage as a leader for Joyce N.
Visit Monkton, then head towards Tarbolton and on to the lunch stop at Hayes Garden Centre.
After lunch, return to Troon via Symington and Corraith.
Registration closes Thursday May 4th. @ 18.00
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Sunday May 7th. - 20 miles.
The usual Non-stop 20 routine with Pat S. to the fore.
It's Mauchline so, it's an undulating ride taking in Fiveways, Craigie and Lochlea, once farmed by Burns.
Option of picnic at the end of the ride or take-aways in the village.
You can view the intended route at https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/5392152460
Registration closes Friday May 5th. @ 18.00
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Saturday May 14th. - Your choice of miles.Â
Designated meeting point is Gemmells Garden Centre, Trabbochburn Road, near Stair.
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.
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Saturday May 20th. - 16 miles.
This event is part of the Ayrshire Women's Cycling Festival 2023 being organised by Ayrshire Travel Hubs and is open to non-CUK members.
You can view the full Festival programme here.
This particular event is a gentle paced ride, suitable for beginners.
It will follow NCN 7 on cycle paths and quiet roads on this mainly flat route to Irvine.
It will visit a cafe for refreshments and some chat before returning to Troon, following the same route in reverse.
The total distance will be approximately 16 miles.
Under 18s must provide parental consent and under 13s must be accompanied by an adult.
Download a Parental Consent form.
All bikes must be legal and roadworthy.
Registration closes Wednesday 17th. May @ 18.00.
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Saturday May 27th. - 56 miles.
A complete circumnavigation of Arran.
Steve E. will choose between a clockwise or anti-clockwise direction on the day.
It will depend on which way the wind is blowing...
2 cafe stops on the way round.
NOTE CAREFULLY THE START TIME !
It is for meeting up at the Brodick Ferry Terminal, not at Ardrossan.
If you are coming from the mainland, you need to catch the 07.00 ferry at Ardrossan.
Return ticket cost is £8.40 at 12/2/23.
Pedal cycles go free but note CalMac's comments about groups of 6 or more!
Full details at https://www.calmac.co.uk/article/7713/Arran-Ardrossan---Brodick
Registration closes Thursday May 25th. @ 18.00
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Sunday May 28th. - 22 miles.
A tour of the Irvine Valley with Pat S., starting on the flattish south side and rising more after our picnic style lunch stop at the Drumclog Covenanters memorial.
View the intended route at https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/5391473695
Registration closes Friday May 26th. @ 18.00
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