Five Ferry Challenge
We are so excited to bring back this cycling challenge for 2026 – the five ferry challenge! Join a small team of Ardgowan Hospice supporters who will be taking on the island-hopping adventure covering 52 miles of cycling!
The route:
FERRY TIME TBC Troon to Brodick (Arran)
Lochranza (Arran) to Claonaig (Kintyre)
Tarbert (Kintyre) to Portavadie (Cowal)
Colintraive (Cowal) to Rhubodach (Bute)
Rothesay (Bute) to Wemyss Bay
[You will need to make your own way to Troon the morning of the event. A bus will return those who need to collect their cars to Troon, along with their bikes, at the end of the challenge. A full information session will happen before the event for all attending the challenge.]
This event will be led by the experienced team at Sport Ecosse. They will be responsible on the day for the following:
All risk assessments
An Event Manager will lead the challenge, and at least 4 Sport Ecosse Events support staff will be present
Qualified first aid cover throughout the event
Signage is erected on the route and taken down after the event is complete
Basic bike maintenance, spare parts, which can be bought as required, and spare bikes for use as required
Two support vehicles
Bikes transported from the end point of the cycle back to Troon
Who can take part in this challenge?
- Anyone over the age of 16
- Anyone who is a confident cyclist
- Anyone who has access to a bike and a safety helmet (you can also consider renting these items from a local bike store)
The £30 sign-up fee includes:
- An Ardgowan Hospice Water Bottle
- An Ardgowan Hospice drawstring bag
- Refreshments kindly provided by Bookers, Greenock
- A chippy at the end of the challenge
All that we ask is that those who sign up agree to raise at least £200 for our charity. We would encourage setting up a page via JustGiving.