Activities & Events

Activities

Adult Group Rides & Coached Sessions

Edinburgh RC host regular rides and coached sessions at all levels throughout the week. The very popular Saturday road rides leave from the Royal Commonwealth Pool just after 9.30am. The Tri section run weekly coached swim & run sessions and there are regular gravel & MTB rides. All sessions are advertised on our members app, edinburghrc.teamapp.com, and require sign up before participating.

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If you would like to try out our sessions before joining or are having trouble logging on to Team App please contact us at Contact@EdinburghRC.co.uk and we'll help you join the group most suited to your experience.

Youth Sessions

We host regular coached sessions for 5-15 year olds - find out more here: Edinburgh RC Youth.

Tri Sessions

Edinburgh RC provide coached run and swim sessions alongside the group rides noted above -check out our Triathlon page.

Half Term Kids Triathlon camp - 10th to 14th October - more details here.

Events

We host all events with the amazing help of our event organisers and volunteers - find out more here

2026 Senior and Junior Road Races

Gifford Road Races - Saturday 28 March 2026. Including the first rounds of the Scottish Cycling Alba and Scotia Series, together an additional race for newer riders.
Tour of Gladhouse Road Races - Sunday 26 July 2026. These are held over an undulating circuit southeast of Edinburgh. Incorporating the Pippa Handley Women's Road Race, in the memory of one of ERC's racing stars who was tragically lost in 2018. This is a round of the Scottish Cycling Scotia Women's series. The event includes the Eastern Promise open race, which is a good starting point for new racers.
Lothian Flyer Road Race. - Sunday 30 August. In memory of the original Lothian Flyer - Archie Craig and based on the short and hilly Stobo circuit South West of Peebles - route on Strava. This event is aimed at those relatively new to road racing. Juniors, Women and Vets are welcome to enter the open event.

2026 Time Trials and Hill Climbs

Tour of the Meldons Time Trial (for road and TT bikes) - Sunday 7 June 2026. A classic early season hilly time trial, following a scenic 23-mile loop over the Meldons hills near Peebles. https://www.strava.com/routes/...
Lang Whang Time Trial (for road and TT bikes) - Sunday 2 August 2026. The return of a well-loved classic c30 mile hilly TT route...the Lang Whang (aka A70 Lanark Road) from the Kirknewton turnoff to the lovely new roundabout just before Carnwath...and back. It's lumpy, bumpy and frequently windy, but a fantastic course to ride. Last run pre-Covid by West Lothian Clarion, ERC are taking up the baton for 2026! https://www.strava.com/routes/...
Edinburgh Time Trial Series (for road and TT bikes) - Wednesday evenings from May 2026. Our midweek series of time trials for road bikes and TT machines, using 3 courses near Gladsmuir, East Lothian. No need to be a member. See ERC Midweek Time Trial Series Facebook page for more information.
Neal Doggett Memorial - Arthur's Seat - Sunday 27th September. ERC's hill climb is open to riders from other clubs. The course is up the iconic climb of Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh on a closed road in full view of the Scottish Parliament.

2026 Triathlon and Duathlon

The Centenary Duathlon - Sunday 3rd May 2026. Held at Meadowmill Sport Centre, East Lothian, the race includes a full range of distances for younger athletes, as well as separate races for Female and Open athletes. There is also the opportunity to race as part of a team in the relay event.

2026 Youth Races

Circuit race

Ben Forsyth CRY Race Day - Sunday 22 March 2026. Held at Fife Cycle Park, Lochgelly in support of Cardiac Risk in the Young. Youth C, D & E (U12, U10 & U8 take part in a 3-stage race). Under 16 boys race for the Ben Forsyth Memorial trophy.

Dirt Crit

ERC Go-Ride Dirt Crit - Saturday 25 April 2026. Davidson's Mains Park. A dirt crit is a cross-country mountain bike race for young riders aged 6 to 16. This is an entry-level events for younger and new riders.

Mountain Biking

Edinburgh Schools Mountainbike Championship - Wed 10 June 2026. Held at Harmeny School Balerno. This gives an easy introduction to mtb racing and preparation for the Scottish Schools mtb championship held in September.

Cyclocross

Inch Park Cyclocross - Saturday 26th September. A day of races for all youth categories and women, around the grassy slopes of an Edinburgh Park. Usually a fine day to start the Scottish cyclocross season.