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Oban Sportive

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Oban, Argyll, Scotland, United Kingdom

calendar_today 17 May, 2026 – 18 May, 2026

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About the Event

aunch your cycling season with the Oban Sportive Weekend on May 17-18, 2026, a premier charity event set against the stunning backdrop of Scotland's West Coast. This celebrated two-day challenge starts and finishes under the iconic arch of the historic Oban Distillery, immersing riders in the local culture from the very beginning. On Sunday the 18th, choose your own adventure between a formidable 140-kilometer loop with major climbs around Loch Awe, or a intensely scenic 90-kilometer route known for its relentless, punchy ascents. The weekend kicks off on Saturday the 17th with an optional, thrilling timed hill climb on a closed road, offering panoramic rewards for your effort. While chip timing tracks your personal performance, the event's atmosphere prioritizes camaraderie and the pure joy of riding through Argyll's spectacular landscapes. All proceeds from the weekend directly support local charities and community causes, adding a layer of meaningful contribution to your achievement. It’s a quintessential Scottish cycling adventure that masterfully blends physical challenge with world-class Highland hospitality.

Races Offered

54 mile

May 17, 2026

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Distance — 86.9K

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Type — Cycling

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87 mile

May 17, 2026

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Distance — 140K

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Type — Cycling

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1 days remaining

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Oban, Argyll.

thermostat Temperature

8.7° / 15.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

5.7° / 12.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 13m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.7 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

12.2 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.2)

humidity_mid Humidity

79.0%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:04

nightlight Sunset

21:30

About Oban, Argyll

Learn more about the host city, Oban, Argyll.

Oban is a resort town within the Argyll and Bute council area of Scotland. Despite its small size, it is the largest town between Helensburgh and Fort William. During the tourist season, the town can have a temporary population of up to over 24,000 people. Oban occupies a setting in the Firth of Lorn. The bay forms a near perfect horseshoe, protected by the island of Kerrera; and beyond Kerrera, the Isle of Mull. To the north are the long low island of Lismore and the mountains of Morvern and Ardgour.