Industry News: Uncle Bob’s Cycle charity cycle 2026 wheels it way through Ayrshire.
Uncle Bob’s Cycle event, created by Bob Taylor several years ago took place on the 9th of June this year, with 37 cyclists taking part……..creating a record for its tenth year. The 53-mile route, around Ayrshire included a cyclist travelling from Albania and another from Northern Ireland just for the day to take part, highlighting the power of Uncle Bob!
Hospitality Health, the Scottish charity dedicated to improving health and wellbeing in the hospitality & tourism industry, was chosen as the charity partner for the event.
Speaking at the event hosted at Manorview’s Bowfield Hotel & Spa, Bob Taylor said, “We are delighted to support Gordon and the team at Hospitality Health. The day is about getting out and having fun, getting exercise with a group of brilliant people”, His closing words were “Please keep cycling after today, it is so good for you!”
Gordon added: “We are delighted to get support from Bob, Steve, Michele, Robert and all the cyclists who took part. It is a perfect fit for what we are trying to do at Hospitality Health. A fit body is a healthy mind; there is not a better thing to do than catch up with friends and head out on the bike for exercise and fresh air. Bob is so inspiring, who would not want to join him on a cycle ride. The saying “You do not give up cycling when you grow old…. You grow old when you give up cycling, is so true when you look at Uncle Bob!”
Bob’s planning was supported by Steve Graham of Manorview, Michele Pagliocca of Monteleone Group and the Director of Sport was Robert Campbell, who was out in the Broom wagon. Steve, Michele and Robert said “We are excited to support Bob and help make it a day to remember. This is about active health supporting mental health”
The route departed at 9am following an informal breakfast at Manorview’s Bowfield Hotel & Spa, in Howwood, through Ayrshire with a brief coffee stop at Cecchini’s in Ardrossan, then on to Brisbane House Hotel in Largs for lunch, then back to the Bowfield for a light meal.
The cyclists experienced four seasons in one day, including a hail shower as they were climbing up the Hailey Brae leaving Largs, making it a day to remember.
Funds are still coming in. We are so grateful to sponsors and supporters, Tennents, Inverarity Morton, Nixon consultants, Dunns, JSB Windows, Scottish Hospitality Group, The Buff Club, The Marlborough, Singl-end, The Butterfly & Pig, Howies cider and Manorview Foundation. Funds raised so far are looking more than an amazing £12,000
To make a donation, please find the link here justgiving.com/campaign/unclebobscycle2026
More information about the charity can be found at online: www.hospitalityhealth.org.uk
The group before departure at Bowfield. Photo credit to Craig Young, craigyoung48@gmail.com
