Muthill Sportive is back on Saturday 29th August 2026 including a new BLACK 80mile route.

This year in addition to the usual 4 distances (Green, Yellow, Blue, Red) we have added a new Elite Black 80mile distance so there is really something for everyone.  

The new Black route has an overall ascent of 3900ft with some significant gradients, its envisaged that cyclists signing up for the Black route can usually complete a Sportive or similar at an average of speed of 16mph or above.

Muthill Sportive features:

A CYCLE FRIENDLY START POINT

PLENTY OF HOME BAKING AND TEA AT THE FINISH

CHIPPED TIMING

SIGNAGE ON GREEN, YELLOW, BLUE, AND RED.  THE BLACK ROUTE IS UNSIGNED AND STRAVA NAVIGATION OR SIMILLAR IS REQUIRED

Use the download icon on EntryCentral Map for GPX File for the relevant route

1. Green (FAMILY) Route = 4 miles

2. Yellow (EASY) Route = 13 miles

3. Blue (CHALLENGE) Route = 31 miles

4. Red (SPORTIVE) Route = 66 miles

5 Black (Elite) Route = 80 miles

It is possible that prior to the Sportive 29th August we may need to make slight route ammendments (roadworks/utility works etc) so please recheck the download just prior to the Sportive.

Entry Fee 

The Entry Fee includes chipped timing, refreshments at the end and for the Elite & Sportive distance snacks and water at the halfway spot. The majority of the entry fee goes directly to the cycle path project.

£42 for Elite Route
£38 for Sportive Route
£25 for Challenge Route
£20 for Easy Route
£14 for Easy Route U16*
FREE for the Family route (although we'd appreciate a donation towards the Cycle Path project- collecting jars will be available in the church hall). No need to register for this distance on Entry Central just turn up and register at the church on the day.

*Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Start/ Finish

All routes will start/ finish from Muthill Parish Church. This is the big church next to the primary school in the middle of Muthill. This allows a quiet road start.

The Elite (Black) distance starts at 08:50
The Sportive (Red) distance starts at 09:00
The Challenge (Blue) distance starts 09:30
The Easy Ride (Yellow) distances starts at 10:00
The Family (Green) distance starts at 11:00 (or at your own leisure!)
 

Car Parking

There is some parking around the church and plenty of on street parking around the village. Please be respectful when parking, especially on narrow roads around the church.

Registration

Please register at the Registration Tent which is by the front doors of Muthill Parish Church.

Registration for the Elite and Sportive distance will be open from 07:45 to 09:00.

Registration for the Challenge and Easy Ride distances will be open from 08:30 to 09:30 and 09:00 to 10:00 respectively.

Riders will be issued with a cycle number and chip to attach to their bike along with emergency contact numbers.

Timing

Electronic timing is provided for riders on the Black, Red, Blue and Yellow routes.

Course Marking.

Red, blue and yellow routes will be marked with coloured arrows approx 100 yards ahead of junctions (Family = green arrows, Easy = Yellow arrows, Challenge = Blue arrows, Sportive = Red arrows). Marshals will be positioned at key junctions.

We suggest you familiarise yourself with the route in case any route arrows are moved.

The Black route will not be signed, so participants will be required to use Strava, Garmin or other navigation.  GPX files will be available for all routes.

Food/ Drink

There will be one food station approx half way around the long route for Elite & Sportive (Red and Black).

There will be food/ drink available for all participants after the ride in the Bruce Hall.

First Aid

All cyclists are expected to carry their own First Aid Kit for minor injuries.

A trained First Aider will be in Muthill and can be called upon if any accidents occur, the contact number will be on your cycle number. However if it is an emergency please contact 999 directly.

Bike First Aid

All cyclists are expected to carry a basic bike toolkit. A bike mechanic will be available at the Registration point if you need a quick MOT before you set off. 

A vehicle will be in Muthill and can be called upon if any serious mechanical failures occur.  Riders are encouraged to have the App what3words on their mobile to assist any required assistance.

Safety

This is an open road event. All cyclists take part at their own risk and are expected to ride to the rules of the road.

An approved cycle helmet, must be worn at all times whilst riding as encouraged under British Cycling Guidelines for Non-competitive Events.

Fund Raising

Funding for the Muthill- Crieff Cycle Path is coming from various grants but the village also has to raise a certain amount.

Money from entry fees goes towards the funding the event or the cycle path project.

Additional fundraising from any participants is always welcome!