Challenge 50 Mile
Sun 31 Aug 2025 Stirling, UK Fundraising required

Pedal Stirling Sportive | Challenge 50 Mile

The intermediate route of the Pedal Stirling Sportive, expertly brought to you by Parkinson's UK, heading across Flanders Moss, past Lake of Menteith and up to the Carron Valley Reservoir.

  • Sun 31 Aug 2025
  • Fundraising required
Stirling High School, Stirling

Challenge 50 Mile

08:00

Age 17 & over

£45-£50

  • 50 miles road cycling + 998 m ascent

Event overview

Take in the breathtaking glens and Munros of the Trossachs National Park on this British Cycling approved event. Join the Pedal Stirling Sportive and raise money to help people with Parkinson's get active and stay active.

scenery

There are three different distance options with all routes fully signed and finishing in the same location:

The 22 mile is the gentlest route.

Starting in Kippen and passing Carron Valley, this is ideal for anyone looking to enjoy a bike ride in stunning surroundings.

The 50 mile is the intermediate route.

The route explores Flanders Moss, passing the Lake of Menteith into Fintry before ascending to the Carron Valley Reservoir.

The 100 mile is the most demanding route.

Challenge yourself by taking on the Dukes Pass, the infamous Crow Road and climbing out of Lennoxtown. 

Highlights

  • Annual charity sportive in the Trossachs National Park
  • Take on some locally-renowned climbs including Carron Valley Reservoir and Dukes Pass 
  • Cycle deep into the countryside of Central Scotland this summer
  • Shorter, beginner group friendly option 
  • Way-marked routes meaning no need for navigation
  • Regular rest stops with refreshments
  • Lunch stop for 100 mile cyclists
  • Unique finishers medal
  • Massage at the finish line
  • Help to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson's UK

This event is part of Pedal Stirling Sportive.

  • All fitness levels
  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators
  • Teams

2025 details to be confirmed.

Timetable

  • 07:00 | On-the-day entries can register from 7am
  • 08:00 | Pedal Stirling Sportive will start (participants will leave in waves)
  • Tough 100 riders will start first
  • Challenge 50 next
  • Classic 22 next
welcome

Who is it for?

Pedal Stirling Sportive is designed to be a challenge for cyclists, but achievable in the time limit. A training plan is provided when you sign up.

cyclists

Ebikes

Electric bikes are welcome on all courses.

  • Cafe
  • Changing facilities
  • Free parking
  • Rural
  • Toilets
  • Urban

Event HQ

Stirling High School
Torbrex Farm Road
Stirling
Stirling
FK8 2PA
UK

coffee

  • Check points
  • Cut off time
  • First aid
  • Food stations
  • Hilly
  • Marshals
  • Out and back
  • Toilets
  • Water stations
  • Wave start
  • Way markers

An intermediate route which starts with an easy warm up out of Stirling, and across Flanders Moss. You'll next pass the Lake of Menteith, then down into Fintry for lunch including a hot bowl of soup and sandwiches, before the iconic climb up to the Carron Valley Reservoir and the route home.

50 Mile

  • Cake
  • Chip timing
  • Massage
  • Medal
  • Race photo
  • Training plan

Included

  • Fully sign posted route for each distance option
  • First aid support
  • Mechanical support
  • Frequent checkpoints with refreshments and tasty snacks
  • Bespoke finishers medal
  • Massage at finish line
  • Event photography
  • Plenty of fundraising and training support
  • Much more

  • Fundraising incentives
  • Fundraising materials
  • Fundraising required
  • Fundraising support

Each rider is encouraged to raise Β£150 sponsorship.

Parkinson's UK

Around one UK adult in every 350 is diagnosed with Parkinson's, a progressive brain condition that can affect movement, sleep, memory and mental health.

Parkinson's UK funds ground-breaking research into a cure and new treatments, campaigns for better awareness and provides support to people affected by Parkinson's.

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Fundraising incentives

For going the extra mile with your fundraising, there are some fantastic fundraising rewards to say thank you for all of your hard work. Fundraising incentives will be sent as and when the milestones are reached.

Fundraising

  • Parkinson's UK cycling buff

    Begin your fundraising and get your first donation to receive a Parkinson's UK cycling buff.

  • 750ml cycling water bottle

    Amazing! By raising anything over Β£50 you've earnt yourself a 750ml cycling water bottle.

  • Parkinson's UK cycling jersey

    Wow! Keep up the great work. By raising Β£150 you'll get your hands on one of the Parkinson's UK cycling jerseys to wear on event day.

  • Exclusive highest fundraiser jersey

    Both the highest male and female fundraiser will earn an exclusive highest fundraiser jersey.

  • Age 17 & over
  • 300 places
  • Entries open
  • Enter on day
  • Enter online
  • Fundraising required
  • Race pack by post

Entry fees

Entry fee

£45.00

Entry fee (on the day)

£50.00

I’ve taken part in Pedal for Parkinson’s for the last five years. I cycle because my husband has Parkinson’s. I want to help find a cure and improve the lives of everyone affected by the condition. Deirdre Duncan, Pedal for Parkinson's Ambassador

Not only does this event bring together people with a connection to Parkinson’s, it also brings together a community that loves cycling. Dave Usherwood

cyclist

Other races at event

  • Sun 31 Aug 2025
  • #1 of 3
Stirling High School, Stirling

Classic 22 Mile

08:00

Age 17 & over

£35-£40

  • 22 miles road cycling + 513 m ascent
  • Sun 31 Aug 2025
  • #3 of 3
Stirling High School, Stirling

Tough 100 Mile

08:00

Age 18 & over

£55-£60

  • 100 miles road cycling + 2015 m ascent