Rangers announce new Arran cycle challenge

A top Scottish football club is to host a new cycling challenge on Arran in March to raise money for its charity arm.

The Rangers Charity Foundation raises funds to support causes which support and make a significant impact on the community, including The Glasgow Children’s Hospital, The Beatson Cancer Charity as well as UNICEF.

The challenge, which takes place on Saturday March 25, will offer two routes, a 55-mile loop around the island and a shorter, 32-mile route taking in the southern half of the island. Although the cycle involves some challenging hills, even a novice cyclist could take part with just a few weeks of training. It’s not a race, so participants can take their time and enjoy the ride.

Everyone taking part will need to have a roadworthy bike and organisers request bikes are safety checked beforehand.

Wearing a cycle helmet will be mandatory.

The foundation will provide support vehicles, snack and water stops, lunch and return ferry tickets within the registration fee.

Participants also have the option to stay the night before and/or after the cycle. Accommodation options and prices will be sent out following registration.

The registration fee for the event is £45, which covers all expenses for administering a place.

A foundation spokesman said: We would ask that all participants raise an additional £100 or more in sponsorship.

‘Funds raised will help the foundation make a real difference on behalf of the Rangers family. Whether we’re supporting our charity partners or our own community programmes, every penny raised will go a long way.

Every cyclist taking part and who raises more than £100 for the foundation will be invited along to an exclusive reception at Ibrox where they will be presented with a medal by a first team player. Further information and registration details can be found at www. rangerscharity.org.uk