Road Races and Time Trials in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray
For those who like to race on the road - whether in a bunch as part of a mass start race, or on their own in the race of truth, we hope you find this page useful.
If racing is not your thing, but you still want a road cycling challenge then check out our cycle challenge page for a long list of organised cycle challenges in the region.
Our list of cycle races is not exhaustive - if you know of other on road bike races in the Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire or Moray area of Scotland that visitors to the Cycle Grampian website may be interested in then please let us know. Contact details are on the link at the bottom of the page.
2022 Cycle Race Calendar
Stage Race
5
Mar
Spokes RT
Up the Glax
Mini Stage Race
Spokes RT will use Alford Academy as a base, running a two stage event in one day. Stage 1- Individual Time Trial. Stage 2- Up the Glax circuit.
Time Trial
27
Mar
Elgin CC
Pluscarden Shield
Time Trial
Kick off the TT season with Elgin CC's 18 mile hilly time trial. Two local climbs and lots of downhills make a challenging but fun course.
Road Race
2
Apr
Alba Series
Alford
Road Race
Spokes RT host the 2nd round of the Scottish Cycling Alba series for E/1/2/3 riders. There will also be a support race in the morning for 3rd/4th category riders and 1st year Junior riders.
Time Trial
3
Apr
Deeside Thistle
Spring Bunny
25m Time Trial
Deeside Thistle CC host this 25m TT, on the lumpy Echt, Cairnie, Millbank, Learney circuit with the race head quarters at Echt village hall.
Road Race
21
Apr
Ythan CC
Grampian Evening Series
Road Race
Part of the Grampian Evening Road Race Series, this race covers 3 laps of a demanding seven mile circuit comprising Kinharrachie, Ythanbank, Raxton Brae and Ardlethen.
Time Trial
23
Apr
Forres CC
Bill & Chrissie Stuart Memorial
10m Time Trial
Forres CC presents the Bill & Chrissie Stuart Memorial 10 mile TT. 9am start on the Kinloss 10 out and back course.
Time Trial
23
Apr
Forres CC
Edinvale Hilly
17m Time Trial
Forres CC presents the Edinvale Hilly 17m Time Trial in the afternoon, following on from the Bill & Chrissie Stuart Memorial 10 mile TT.
Time Trial
5
May
Elgin CC
10 Mile
Time Trial
A 10 mile TT run under Cycling Time Trials rules on the WN10/08 course. Date confirmed, entry details to follow
Road Race
12
May
Velocita Coaching
Grampian Evening Series
Road Race
Velocita Coaching present the second race of the series with 4 and a half laps of the Fetternear course.
Road Race
22
May
Aberdeen Wheelers
Woman Only
Road Race
Aberdeen Wheelers present the 39 mile La Course de Quines Road Race (including SCNEG Ladies RR Championship). 3 laps of the hilly Midmar West Circuit
Time Trial
12
Jun
Abedeen Wheelers CC
Quines
Hilly Time Trial
Based at Midmar Hall this 12 mile Hilly TT will follow the route of the Midmar Race Circuit
Road Race
18
Jun
Ecosse Northboats
Solstice
Road Race
A ladies only weekend road race using a single lap of a circuit starting near Alford and finishing at the summit of the Brindy.
Time Trial
22
Jun
Ythan CC
Massie Shield and Isobel Smith Trophy
25m Time Trial
Ythan CC host this event to challenge for the Massie shield male team trophy and the Pedal Power shield female team trophy. Starts in Ellon.
Road Race
30
Jun
Deeside Thistle CC
Grampian Evening Series
Road Race
Deeside Thistle present the 3rd in the series of evening road races. Three laps of the Midmar Circuit.
Road Race
3
Jul
Elgin CC
Miltonduff Women's
Intro to Road Racing
Elgin CC invite you to their Ladies Day of racing on the flat and fast Miltonduff course. Their aim is to encourage more ladies into the exciting world of racing.
Road Race
28
Jul
Team Ecosse Northboats
Grampian Evening Series
Road Race
Ride HQ at the Fetternear Hall. Race will use the Fetternear circuit which includes 4 laps of an undulating 13.5km loop.
Criterium
3
Aug
Scottish National
Senior and Junior
Criterium Championships
As part of the Aberdeen Cycling Festival, there will be a day of racing prior to the Grand Depart of the Tour of Britain on Saturday 3rd September. There will be open races for the Youths, with Senior and Junior male and female riders competing for Scottish National Criterium Championship titles.
Time Trial
7
Aug
Aberdeenshire Wheelers CC
Scottish National
100m Time Trial
Championship
Aberdeen Wheelers CC host this event using 2.5 laps of Stonehaven/Stracathro section of A90 [no coastal section]. HQ at Fordoun Village Hall
Criterium
21
Aug
Scottish National Youth Circuit Series
Ythan CC
The 5th and final race of the Scottish Cycling National Youth Road Series.
Time Trial
11
Sep
Team Ecosse Northboats
10m Time Trial
(inc Regional Championships)
Inverurie based Team Ecosse Northboats (TEN) promotes this late season TT on the popular Lochter Course near Oldmeldrum.
Hill Climb
18
Sep
Aberdeen Wheelers CC
District Hill Climb
Championship
An open event incorporating the district championships on an approximately one mile climb on the approach road to Durris Transmitter.
Time Trial
18
Sep
Aberdeen Wheelers CC
Classified 10 Mile
Time Trial
This event will be Classified, which means that riders will be put into a Class which will contain riders with similar 10 mile PB times to themselves with prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd and possibly 3rd in each Class.
Road Race
2
Oct
Aberdeen Wheelers CC
La Course de Quines Road Race
(including SCNEG Ladies RR Championship)
A hilly 39 mile Road Race over 3 laps of Midmar West Circuit. Dispensation received from British Cycling to run the race as Regional A category.
2022 Provisional Race Calendar
Time Trial
21
May
Forres CC
Allan Bell Memorial
Time Trial
Time Trial
8
Jun
Ythan CC
Bob Soutar
10m Time Trial
Time Trial
10
Jul
Velocita Coaching RT
Ian Brodie
10m Time Trial
Time Trial
23
Jul
Forres CC
Audrey Gault memorial
10m Time Trial
Time Trial
23
Jul
Forres CC
Big Brother Hilly
10m Time Trial
Road Race
6
Aug
Spokes RT
Alford Legacy
Road Race
Road Race
13
Aug
Deeside Thistle CC
Jolibar
Road Race
Criterium
21
Aug
Ythan CC
Ellon Youth
Criterium
Stage Race
24 & 25
Sep
Granite City
Falling Leaves/Peter Clark Memorial
Road Race
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