Ayr Burners Cycling

Sportive, Cyclocross, Youth, Adventure

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Ride Report: Gary’s Kelburn Adventure

It was no use…. It was 1 am and the days events played over in my mind, keeping me awake…. I had to write it….Chris JG told me I had to write it…. So dear burner and those about to burn, visit via the windmills of my mind the windfarm and trails of the Kelburn…

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Martin’s post ride blog, Duchal Moor

Four adventurous Burners (and a Walker) met in rare summer sunshine early on Saturday morning to tackle the latest of our ‘adventure cross’ rides on Duchal Moor. After a quick chat in the railway station car park we headed for Lochwinnoch proper and National Cycle Route 7. While only seven or so miles of today’s ride…

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The River Ayr Way – Picture Special

The River Ayr Way is Scotland’s first Source to Sea long distance path, running from Glenbuck to Ayr Harbour. 65km long, it is mostly downhill. However, as our intrepid adventurers will protest, that is rather misleading and only tells half the story. Having sorted out the transport logistics and organised car shares, ten Burner’s gathered…

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The Water Roads adventure cross

With the sun threatening to break through thick cloud JP, Chris and Martin met in Largs for the Water Roads adventure cross ride. Before the offroad fun could begin though, there was the small matter of a 6 mile climb up the stunning Brisbane Glen. Just before we got to the top someone in the…

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Harry’s Post Ride Blog

Young Harry McGarvie is one of the Burners’ key Champions – tasked with helping us achieve our aim of promoting youth friendly opportunities.  He is also a skilled writer and, it turns out, something of an adventurer.  Thanks to Harry for his blog about our Southern Upland Ride on Good Friday: Words By Harry McGarvie, Pictures…

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Ride Report: Chris Scott in the Alps

Ayr Burners’ junior member Christopher Scott took to the trails of the Ayrshire Alps at the weekend on our adventure cross ride. One of our two champions for promoting youth cycling, we are pleased to present his blog report.   Straiton Adventure Cross Burners Ride 21/02/15 Seven Burners set off from Straiton on Saturday the…

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