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2nd event of 5 in the Club TT Series
6.45pm meet in Spey Street car park ready for a 7pm start.
Start from Kingussie High School entrance on B970 and follow road via Insh to left turn on unclassified road to Kincraig, then left on B9152 to finish at cemetery on outskirts of Kingussie. This is a club confined time trial and for insurance reasons is limited to 25 riders who should be members unless trying out the club.
The Club TT Series is scored best 3 out of 5 each on a different course with riders using normal road bikes. (i.e TT bikes and tri-bars not permitted)
Please register by midnight Monday*. A start list will be emailed to everyone taking part by midday Tuesday. Entry fee £2 payable at the start or by bank transfer.
* Entrants on the night accepted at timekeepers discretion.
4th event of 5 in the Club TT Series
Meet in car park at junction of Boat road and B970 (Nethy to Coylumbridge road) at 6.45 ready for 7pm start.
Course runs from entrance to holiday cabins on unclassified road to Loch Garten, head SE for 3.2 km and turn right to Tulloch, at 8.6 km right again to Nethy Bridge, at 10.3 km left onto B970 to finish on B970 near car park. This is a club confined time trial and for insurance reasons is limited to 25 riders who should be members unless trying out the club.
The Club TT Series is scored best 3 out of 5 each on a different course with riders using normal road bikes. (i.e TT bikes and tri-bars not permitted)
Please register by midnight Monday*. A start list will be emailed to everyone taking part by midday Tuesday. Entry fee £2 payable at the start or by bank transfer.
* Entrants on the night accepted at timekeepers discretion.
5th event of 5 in the Club TT Series
6.45 meet in car park at Nethy Bridge Hotel ready for a 7pm start.
Start from unclassified road which joins B970 at Nethy Bridge golf course. Start point is approximately 400m from junction at gravel side road. Follow road SE to crossroads and turn left towards Tomintoul road. Finish at junction with A939. This is a club confined time trial and for insurance reasons is limited to 25 riders who should be members unless trying out the club.
The Club TT Series is scored best 3 out of 5 each on a different course with riders using normal road bikes. (i.e TT bikes and tri-bars not permitted)
Please register by midnight Monday*. A start list will be emailed to everyone taking part by midday Tuesday. Entry fee £2 payable at the start or by bank transfer.
* Entrants on the night accepted at timekeepers discretion.
Backcountry are excited to be hosting Guinness World Record holder Jenny Graham as part of her month long pedal powered UK book tour #CoffeeFirst. Celebrating the publication of her debut book.
Over the 1200 mile journey from the south coast of England to her home turf in the highlands of Scotland Jenny will be visiting 20 venues to share stories, ride bikes and sign books.
Jenny’s story:
One woman’s solo lap of the planet by bike in 2018. Over the course of 18,000 miles, the Scottish cyclist smashed the round-the-world cycling record by nearly three weeks, finishing in 124 days and 11 hours. But her real achievement was a new relationship with herself and with the world. Alone and unsupported, Jenny left family and friends behind in Scotland to complete her mission: a solo lap of the planet by bike. Her inspiring story swerves from terrifying near collisions on the Russian roads and weather extremes in the southern hemisphere to the beauty of the Mongolian landscape and exhilarating wildlife encounters in North America. As she battles the physical and mental challenge to race against the clock, Jenny gradually opens up to the joy of the adventure itself and all its daily discoveries, and gives in to her impulse to connect with people. With infectious wit and honesty, Jenny recounts her friendships with strangers and the myriad different cultures she comes across that gave her a new perspective on the world. By the time Jenny crosses the finish line at the Brandenburg Gate she is a changed person, thanks to one humble bike, and the entire world. Jenny broke the record, but it was what she discovered about herself and the world around her that truly changed her.
Come and meet Jenny on her pedal powered book tour, grab tickets to a talk, sign up to a #CoffeeFirst community ride and find out which feat was truly more challenging: riding around the world or sitting still for long enough to write a book.
All the info about Jenny’s UK tour is over at www.jenny-graham.com
The #CoffeeFirst book tour is powered by Ride with GPS.
Part of the The SRITC Gathering 2023 collection
With various ticket options, including an All-Access Pass you can experience all that The Gathering 2023 has to offer over 2 days and evenings in the Scottish Highlands.
By Scottish Rural & Islands Transport Community
It’s hard to believe but it’s been over 3 years since we were last able to organise an in-person Gathering. Way back in September 2019, we got together at The Carnoustie Golf Hotel and Spa on the Angus coast to discuss all the opportunities and challenges related to rural and islands mobility.
The events that we’ve experienced since then (both global and local) only reinforce the importance of working together to solve the accessibility, affordability and sustainability issues facing rural and islands communities inside and outside Scotland.
For the first time in 3 years, we have an opportunity to gather in person to reflect on how our communities have changed since 2019 and the actions that are being taken to improve the provision of transport services and reduce car dependency.
In keeping with the true spirit and ethos of SRITC, we’re holding The 2023 Gathering in the Scottish Highlands so you can experience first-hand the wonderful hospitality on offer while soaking up the landscape and learning about how local people and businesses survive and thrive without easy access to affordable transport services.
This year the Gathering will be spread over 2 days. While we appreciate that not everyone will be able to join us for the duration, we’ve created the All-Access Pass for those who can.
THE PROGRAMME
WEDNESDAY 10th MAY
THE WARM UP
VENUES – VARIOUS
14:00 – 16:00 – Visits local attractions including Strathspey Steam Railway in Aviemore and the Tomatin Community Hub
18:00 – 23:00 – Buffet dinner followed by whiskey, gin and beer tasting at The Speyside Hotel in Grantown-on-Spey
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THURSDAY 11TH MAY
THE MAIN EVENT
VENUE – BOAT OF GARTEN COMMUNITY HALL
9:45 -10:15 – Coffee/Tea & Networking
10:15 -10:20 – Welcome
10:20 -11:15 – Panel Session 1 – Innovations in Rural Mobility
11:20 -12:20 – Panel Session 2 – Decarbonisation of Rural Transport
12:20 -13:15 – Lunch & Rural Mobility Showcase
13:15 – 14:15 – Panel Session 3 – Sustainable Rural Transport
14:15 -14:30 – Coffee/Tea
14:30 – 16:00 – Workshop Sessions – Developing & Rural Mobility Plan
16:00 – 16:15 – Wrap Up & Close
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THE DINNER, DANCE & AWARDS CEREMONY
VENUE – BOAT OF GARTEN COMMUNITY HALL
18:30 – Arrival Drinks
19:00 – 21:00 – Dinner & Awards Ceremony
21:00 – 23:30 – Ceilidh Dance
23:30 – Carriages
THE MAIN EVENT
PANEL SESSIONS
10:20 -11:15 – Session 1 – Innovations in Rural Mobility
In this first session of the day, we’ll be joined by experts working within the rural innovation ecosystem to discuss the role that technology and policy is playing in developing conventional and unconventional mobility services that are more accessible, affordable and sustainable. Confirmed panel members are as follows:
11:20 -12:20 – Session 2 – Decarbonisation of Rural Transport
The second session of the day will discuss the steps being taken to accelerate the decarbonisation transport networks in rural and island communities via increased use of shared mobility services, and the consolidation of passengers and parcels.
13:15 -14:15 – Session 3 – Sustainable Rural Transport
The final panel session at The Gathering will convene local, regional and international practitioners to share their experiences and perspectives on practical solutions that are being implemented to make it easier for locals and visitors to adopt more sustainable modes of transport.
Part of the The SRITC Gathering 2023 collection
Ahead of the official start of the 2023 Gathering, join us for The Warm Up at the Speyside Hotel in the scenic town of Grantown-on-Spey which is located a few miles from Aviemore and Boat of Garten.
The Warm Up is an opportunity to get together with old friends and new before The Gathering officially starts the following morning at Boat of Garten Community Hall.
To make this an evening to remember, we’ve enlisted the help of Mark, the owner of the Speyside Hotel who’s organising an entertaining evening that will include some beer and whiskey tastings, and for those who are peckish after spending most of the day travelling to Speyside for The Gathering, a range of canapes that have been prepared using locally sourced produce.
Details on transport arrangements to and from The Speyside Hotel will be added to this page in the coming weeks. Our intention is to offer a free pick up and drop off bus service so you can enjoy the evening without needing to drive while minimising carbon emissions. To help us plan and organise local transport services, we’d greatly appreciate you taking a minute to complete this short survey.
Tickets for The Warm Up can be purchased here or as part of the overall package of events that we’re offering at The Gathering.
Join the rangers for an evening stroll along the River Dee and around the grounds of Mar Lodge, and hear all about the history of this place and the work we do. The tour gives you an opportunity to see inside the Lodge, Chapel and Stag Ballroom, which are not normally open to the public.
The tour finishes in the Dining Room, where you can enjoy Tea/Coffee and biscuits (included in the price) in this historic setting….and can ask us questions about Mar Lodge Estate that we haven’t already answered.
Tour starts at 7pm from the Stables Building, and finishes at 9pm in the lodge.
Tickets are £10 per adult; children (under 16) are free; NTS members £7 per adult.
Booking is essential as places are limited. Call 01339 720164 for more information or simply book your place here on Eventbrite.
Join the rangers for an evening stroll along the River Dee and around the grounds of Mar Lodge, and hear all about the history of this place and the work we do. The tour gives you an opportunity to see inside the Lodge, Chapel and Stag Ballroom, which are not normally open to the public.
The tour finishes in the Dining Room, where you can enjoy Tea/Coffee and biscuits (included in the price) in this historic setting….and can ask us questions about Mar Lodge Estate that we haven’t already answered.
Tour starts at 7pm from the Stables Building, and finishes at 9pm in the lodge.
Tickets are £10 per adult; children (under 16) are free; NTS members £7 per adult.
Booking is essential as places are limited. Call 01339 720164 for more information or simply book your place here on Eventbrite.
We will send you directions in your order confirmation.
Yes, in 2023 we are celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Kingussie Bikeathon and have plans for an extra special event.
Since 1993 the Kingussie Bikeathon has been Scotland’s favourite fun cycling event for all the family.
We are developing plans for an extra special ride in 2023 celebrating all those who have organised, volunteered, rode and raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for charities over those 30 years
As always we will organise a stunning ride in the Cairngorms National Park that will be well marshalled with frequent refreshment stops and halfway entertainment along with a 30th Anniversary celebration at the finish line.
Keep pedalling 
Keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates: www.facebook.com/CycleFriendlyKingussie
BikeMore 2023! Lots of great things on 2-wheels coming – please follow us on socials to find out what will be happening ~ this is an event for everyone so please join in and enjoy the two-wheeled experience! 
Together is always better!
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BikeFestivalAviemore/ // Instagram: www.instagram.com/bikefestivalaviemore/
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