The Tour of Britain in Kirkcudbright, 7th Sept
Dumfries and Galloway welcomes the Tour of Britain!
If you get paid to ride a bike and get your kit given to you, then the event you will be trying to win in the UK is The Tour of Britain. The nice people that organize the race have realised that some of the most wonderful roads for riding a bike are here in the South West of Scotland. They keep on returning, which is a big thumbs up for Dumfries & Galloway as a cycling destination even if you do not get paid to ride a bike.
On Saturday, Sept 7th, stage 1 of this year’s race, pedals out of Glasgow and probably ends in a bunch sprint in the centre of Kirkcudbright at about 3.30 in the afternoon. They will be averaging more than 25 mph and doing the last bit along the coast at about 40 mph or more. Galloway will be just a green blur for them, which is a shame.
There is another way. We have teamed up with The Selkirk Arms - possibly the best place to both stay and eat in Kirkcudbright, and CD Bikes which is where we get our bikes serviced. There will be 3 free-to-enter rides on the day - you look after the mechanicals/navigation and there is no support - which is a good deal for free to enter.
All the information about the race can be found on the Tour of Britain website. https://www.tourofbritain.co.uk/stages/stage-one/
Anyone needing bikes - get in touch with us here. We have a fleet of bikes including some eBikes.
CD BIKES WILL LEAD A 65 MILE ROUTE AIMED AT CLUB CYCLISTS
DEPART: SELKIRK ARMS, KIRKCUDBRIGHT, 10am
Leaving Kirkcudbright the cycle will head over to Gatehouse of Fleet along the Carrick shore, up to Laurieston and then onwards to New Galloway with a chance for a cuppa and cake at the Smithy Tea room before heading back down the lock to Castle Douglas and out onto the Auchencairn road and back into Kirkcudbright. Callum and Alistair will lead this ride and it is aimed at club cyclists where average speeds will be 17+ mph.
THE SELKIRK TEAM WILL LEAD A 30 MILE ROUTE AIMED AT 13 - 15 MPH INTERMEDIATE CYCLISTS
DEPART: SELKIRK ARMS, KIRKCUDBRIGHT, 10:15 am
One of our favourite local rides, heading out through the military range and along the back roads by Marks farm - a cracking route
GALLOWAY CYCLING HOLIDAYS WILL LEAD A 16 MILE CONVERSATIONAL SPEED/GENTLE PACE ride
DEPART: SELKIRK ARMS, KIRKCUDBRIGHT, 11:00 am
Kirkcudbright is a very special place, full of galleries and unusual shops. On race day there will be even more things happening all over the town. There are of course, great cafes and bars. But leave room for the 1.00pm BBQ at The Selkirk Arms - always the very best from the Grill Master - Mr Chris Walker.
Let’s have fun at the BBQ and cheer the Pros when they battle it out on the road!
The BBQ is organised by the Selkirk Arms Hotel. £10pp, payment on the day. Any questions regards the BBQ, please get in touch with them - call: 01557-330402, https://www.selkirkarmshotel.co.uk/.
The Selkirk BBQ