To get to the start line, riders should exit Straiton Village (KA19 7NF) taking a left turn onto the B741 (Dalmellington Road) after the Buck Cafe. The start point is 0.3 miles further up this road.  The race route is 2.77kms in length (1.72 miles) with an average gradient of 5.1% with the finish located just short of Gass Farm.