The Suie Classic is a 54 mile cycle sportive and the Great Inverurie Bike Ride is open to all with routes of 13 miles, 25 miles, with the 13 mile route offering a family option.
Course description
The scenic 25 mile route remains the same as previous years beginning at Kellands Park in Inverurie, and then heads via Chapel of Garioch, Bennachie, Pitfichie and Monymusk, returning to the start via Fetternear and Burnhervie.
The 13 mile family route cuts off just after Chapel of Garioch and heads down to Burnhervie picking up the main return route.
The 54 mile scenic but challenging Suie Classic route passes through the Chapel of Garioch branches of to the Lord's Throat to Keig, up Suie hill and on to Brindie and back through the Lord's Throat to join the remainder of the 25 mile route back to Inverurie. The route is on quiet roads through the beautiful Donside and Bennachie hill range.
Pricing
Suie Classic: Individuals 16+ £30 each with a 10% discount for 4 or more riders entering together
Great Inverurie 25 miles: Individuals 8+ (8-15 years MUST be accompanied by adult) £10 each with a 10% discount for 4 or more riders entering together
Great Inverurie 13 miles: Individuals 8+ (8-15 years MUST be accompanied by adult) £10 each with a 10% discount for 4 or more riders entering together OR Family Entry £20 for 2 Adults (16+) and up to 3 children
Event schedule
View the schedule for this race:
- 9am to 10am - registration for the Suie Classic
- 10.30am - start of the Suie Classic
- 10am to 12.30pm - registration for the 13 miles and 25 miles routes
- 12pm - start of the 13 miles and 25 miles routes
- 4pm - course cleared and de-signed
Refreshments and entertainment
Monymusk is an ideal place for non-riders to meet up with riders at the halfway point and enjoy some rest and relaxation. The village hall will be open for teas and cakes (proceeds to Monymusk Playgroup)
There will also be a BBQ, tea and coffee at the finish point in Kellands Park.
There will be a number of entertainments at Kellands Park for bike ride participants and the general public including the bike track and obstacle course (there will be a charge for these activities). Children of family entrants will receive free vouchers for the attraction.
