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Burners Track Taster

Sunday afternoon saw 24 Burners invade the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome for another track session. For many this was the first time riding round in circles following whoever was in front (apart from Saturday morning rides when Duncan isn’t there !!!). The group was split into those who’d been before, and those who hadn’t been…

Everesting and Strava Series Round 3 – Tour of the Alps 2019

Hills, hills, and some more hills. This seems to have been the overriding feature of the last few weeks for The Burners. Our annual Everesting pilgrimage to the Nic o’ the Balloch took place last month. What’s Everesting ? It’s when you choose a hill and ascend it until you’ve equalled the height of Mount…

Dirty Reiver 2019

An Epic Tale by Gav McKellar Sometime ago in 2018, it was decided that doing the 4th edition of the Dirty Reiver in Keilder Forest on April 13th 2019 would be a good idea, even better would be camping out before and after 200kms of gravel roads in the middle of nowhere. Fast forward numerous…

Strava Series Round 2 – RVA 2019

This years edition of the Ronde van Ayrlaanderen saw competitors kept on their toes with some new bergs (climbs) and some extra mileage bolted on to previous formats. Ronde van Ayrlaanderen ? That’s the name given to The Burners homage to the best and without doubt the hardest one day race in the professional cycling…

Burners in Print

The current issue of Ayrshire Magazine sees the Burners adorn the front cover in front of an unseasonably festive snow dusted landscape. Inside, the magazine features an in-depth article on our very own QTS Youth Athlete, Harry McGarvie, where he gives us a review of his very successful Cyclocross season, as well as an insight…

Spring is here – maybe !!!

The weekend just past saw a record turnout for the group ride that leaves the Burns Centre every Saturday at 9.30am. A grand total of 24 Burners enjoyed unseasonably warm temperatures and dry roads as Duncan McArthur lead the group in an easterly direction, before looping back to the Burns Centre for the customary coffees….

Ayrshire Alps Sportive SOLD OUT!

The final preparations are underway for this weekend’s Ayrshire Alps Sportive. Nestled at the northern tip of the park area, Kirkmichael Village will play host to over 350 riders from across the UK on Sunday. Riders will enjoy breathtaking scenery as the take on a series of breathless climbs including Nic O Balloch. Organiser Gavin…

Everest conquered for the third year

Despite a windchill factor of minus 23 ten baltic Burners bagged a total of 40 ascents of the Nic o the Balloch to claim their 3rd Everesting challenge. Special praise goes to Kev Pugh who kindly brought his mobile health and wellbeing vehicle to basecamp which provided hot beverages and free motivational vibes throughout the…

Adam claims the Maillot Pois in the High Mountains

Week 2 of the Tour du Lundi saw Adam Stevens thrive in the High Mountains, winning the queen stage up the Col du Dundonald. Third placed finisher on the stage Gav McKellar gave a critique of proceedings: Pete Ferrier even though injured still knows how to grab the drops n climb. He went…

Tour Du Lundi Week 1

Three weeks in July can only mean one thing – Le Tour du Lundi! Timed to coincide with the Tour de France rest days, our very own 3 week tour takes place every Monday evening with stage winners and and an overall yellow bidon. Stage 1 typically features the sort of short punchy climbs where…

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