When is this event?
Part exercise, part social group, part exploration of the beautiful place we live in.
Joy Rides are all about using your bike to get around and passing on the magic of time spent on two wheels to anyone that wants to join in, regardless of ability, confidence or equipment.
These group rides meet once a week in Aviemore (Apr-Oct) and Grantown-on-Spey (Jul-Oct). They’re inclusive and social cycle rides, with options for a shorter 1-hour ride or a longer 2-hour outing. When there’s good conversation and the chance for a cake stop, the riding doesn’t always have to be priority number one!
Rides are led by a qualified, experienced ride leader, who will plan the route to be suitable for all participants and will carry the necessary tools and equipment to sort out any trail-side mishaps. Routes will take in quiet road sections and multi-use off-road trails. You don’t need to be a mountain biker to join in, and almost any bike will be suitable, from hybrid/town bikes through to mountain bikes and e-bikes.
The DoonThaBrae Enduro Series is back for 2025!
Here it is the final showdown of the Tartan Enduro Series! We’ll be wrapping up the epic season with Round 4 at Bike Glenlivet on 14th September!
Glenlivet Mountain Bike Trail Centre is the perfect place to end the series in style, with stunning scenery, variety of trails and seemingly endless improvements to the trail centre. Expect a party atmosphere to celebrate an incredible season of grassroots Enduro and crowning our series winners! With Laggan, Aboyne, and Tarland, it will all comes down to this. Who will take the top step? Who’s just here for the good times? Either way, you don’t want to miss this one!
Save the Dates: 2025
• Round #1 – 18th May
• Round #2 – 29th June
• Round #3 – 17th August
• Round #4 – 14th September
What to Expect:
•Thrilling Trails: Explore the diverse and challenging terrains that Scotland has to offer. From technical descents to smile inducing flow trail, each stage promises an unforgettable ride.
•Unmatched Scenery: Immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes of Scotland. Picture-perfect vistas will be your backdrop as you navigate through the course.
•Friendly Competitive Spirit: Test your skills against some of the best riders in the country. The DoonThaBrae Enduro Series is not just racing though; it’s a celebration of passion, sportsmanship, and camaraderie and a great day out.
Spread the Word:
Share this announcement with your fellow riders, friends, and family. Let’s make the DoonThaBrae Enduro Series 2025 a series to remember!
The Big Bike Film Night is back in Boat of Garten on its mission – bringing the best short cycling films from around the world together for you.
Showcasing 2.5 hours of riveting bike films that have everything a cycle-centric audience could want – action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration. The evening is unashamedly and utterly, utterly, utterly designed and devised to delight the two-wheel devotee!
The 2025 treasure chest of films includes:
• an exhilarating film that redefines what’s possible on a gravel bike on technically challenging terrains
• a celebration of grit, camaraderie, and the beauty of “Type 2 Fun”, this film is an ode to the ride, not the finish line
• a captivating film that promises to take you on a journey of compassion, community, and the joy of cycling
• an uplifting film that follows a group of adventurers who gather to cycle from town out to the local Ski Field and back, carrying all their gear, with the purpose to raise awareness about the climate impact that comes with travelling and adventuring
• an inspiring mountain bike ride through back country Queenstown, New Zealand that is both poetic and meaningful
• a life-changing experience for a group of friends who undertake a trip to a bothie in the Scottish Highlands to show what can be achieved by people with disabilities in relation to having adventures
• a film, set in Pakistan, that celebrates the art of “winging it” and how travelling by bicycle and the power of exploration can obliterate preconceptions and contribute to understanding others
• and a classic Kiwi story of a young trail blazer participating in a gruelling six-day mountain bike rally, exploring his boundaries with his own signature entirely unsupported style – fueled by a penchant for chocolate milk and a single-minded approach to making it happen ALL in the mix!
These short films are a great reminder of why we love to ride our bike; with stories that captivate us, stories that move us, and most importantly of all – inspiring us to get out and ride. All celebrate the fun, adventure, and joy that cycling enables.
So…listen to the voice inside you; it’s telling you to go. Grab your mates, GO ON… grab your bike and come along for the ride!!
PREVIOUS ATTENDEE’S COMMENTS:
“One of the most inspiring events of the year”
“The Big Bike Film Night is always a wonderful, eclectic, wacky mix of films and I love it!”
“If you haven’t experienced the cinematic excellence of The Big Bike Film Night – then YOU MUST!!!”
Doors and Bar open from 6.15pm, Film starts at 7pm.
Licenced bar | cash/card sales
Timed Race, Style Comp, Live Music, Food, Prizes and More
All funds raised will go to Mikeysline and CRY – Cardiac Risk in the Young.
Bring along your unsued biking related stuff and we will sell it for the charities, or come along to browse or get yourself kitted out. If you have more to sell, contact us to find out about renting a table.
We will be fuelled by the Jailhouse Coffee van.
Every Thursday evening from April through to August Cairngorm Cycling Club has a road or gravel ride. Start location can be anywhere in the Strath between Kingussie and Grantown but will be publicised on the website. Guest riders are always welcome but must register for the ride by midnight the previous day and provide a contact phone number. The ride will be at a no-drop pace with riders looking after each other.
From the “ordinary” (penny farthing) to the extraordinary; a display of bicycles, stories and articles illustrating how cycling developed in Strathspey including the foundation of Grantown’s first cycle club in 1891.
A classroom-based course that shows you the whats, whys and wherefores of bike maintenance.
We’ll take you through the anatomy of your bike, common tools, look at how we make sure your bike is ready and safe to ride, and tackle the thorniest of all trail-side issues — the dreaded puncture! If getting hands on with your bike seems a little daunting, we want to provide a relaxed atmosphere where no question is silly and you can take away the skills to look after your bike properly (so that it can look after you).
Minimum age 10 years old.
A classroom-based course that shows you the whats, whys and wherefores of bike maintenance.
We’ll take you through the anatomy of your bike, common tools, look at how we make sure your bike is ready and safe to ride, and tackle the thorniest of all trail-side issues — the dreaded puncture! If getting hands on with your bike seems a little daunting, we want to provide a relaxed atmosphere where no question is silly and you can take away the skills to look after your bike properly (so that it can look after you).
Try out cycling and discover local routes. Join our cycle leaders on rides tailored to your needs.
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