The Bon Accord Rotary Club encourage all cyclists; young and old;
first-timers and experienced; individuals, families and teams; to participate in their bike ride to raise funds for our nominated charities and have a fun day out.

Welcome

The event aimed at a broad range of riders including family groups took place in May 2005. The initial event attracted over 70 participants and raised over £4,000. Since that time hundreds of riders have participated and over £20,000 has been raised for a combination of local charities and Rotary International. The event is now held annually. The club is hoping to continue this as an annual family event for many years to come.

The ride follows two routes: both commencing from the registration point at the old bus shelter near the entrance to Hazlehead Park. The shorter route of 7 miles stays in close proximity to the Park boundaries around Cults and is aimed at younger participants and those less experienced.

The longer route of 22 miles is more challenging and meanders through picturesque Deeside towards Garlogie and Peterculter for those wanting to spend a bit more time in the saddle. Please note that a short 500m section of the longer route is on a rough track which may be unsuitable for high performance racing bikes.

We would also like to welcome those families with smaller children who may not be able to participate in the 7 or 22 mile routes but may still be encouraged to follow the riders on the first kilometre of the ride and then continue around the park playing fields to the finish, a total distance of around 1 mile.

The Aberdeen Bon Accord Rotary Club thanks all of the participants as well as the sponsors and individual sponsors of the riders to date. The events have been a fun way of raising money for good charitable causes.