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Highland Audax is a small, friendly group of keen long distance cyclists based in and around Inverness. We try to keep up monthly DIY 200km rides over the winter, ranging across some spectacular scenery: from Nairnshire & Moray in the east, Badenoch & Strathspey in the south, Wester Ross and Sutherland in the west to Easter Ross & Caithness in the north. In the summer we try and fit in some calendar events but an overnight stay away from home, or even 2 nights, is almost always required. In 2019 we decided that the Scottish Highlands needed more calendar events so we devised an SR series* to give, not just us, but also the many cyclists in the north some calendar events within striking distance of home. And hopefully we would tempt those from further away to visit the spectacular Highlands for a memorable event.

Since 2019 the events have been increasing in popularity from riders all over the UK and generating more and more local interest. Inverness Cycle Club have decided to adopt the events from 2024 bringing more experience and help on the day for an even more enjoyable riding experience😊

Calendar events in Highland is not an original idea – Steve and Denise Carroll began organising events in the far North nearly 30 years ago, with their annual Sutherland sorties and Newtonmore events, but in recent years they have gradually reduced it to a single weekend from Newtonmore. We see the Highland Audax events continuing their long tradition, and also wanted to expand on it by offering an annual Highland Audax North of Scotland SR series which started in 2019, including a souvenir medal and inclusion on the Roll of Honour  (SR Roll of Honour) for those riding the full series. 2023 saw Liisa MacGowan, local photographer, follow all the calendar events and the products of her labours can be seen in the event galleries. She will be returning in 2024 so come smartly dressed ready to give a friendly smile.

If you can’t make it on the date of a calendar event, don’t worry, there is an opportunity to cycle through the same spectacular scenery with our series of permanent events which also count towards the souvenir medal and inclusion on the Roll of Honour.

We look forward to seeing you!

*See calendar events page for details