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Thrive is about riding bikes in one of the UK’s top cycling areas, this is a real celebration of all things bikes.
Family orientated and with something for every one – let kids learn the joy of bikes, buddies and getting out there – with superb trails for every level.
The loch has been chosen for its superb water quality and spectacular surroundings. Coupled with fantastic MTB trails (forest road, easy track as well as sections of singletrack) in the forest, this is one of the very best locations in the UK for off-road racing. “the Short Fast Durty” is an accessible triathlon for anyone looking to take up the sport off road, this sprint distance event is suitable for riders of blue mountain bike trails. “The Long Hard Durty”, this Standard distance race will be a stiff challenge on a tough course in a spectacular location. .
Long Hard Durty:
1,000m Open Water Swim, 18km Technical Mountain Bike, 9km Trail Run
“The Short Fast Durty”, this Sprint distance race will be a stiff but achievable challenge on a great course in a spectacular location.
Short Fast Durty:
500m Open Water Swim, 12km Mountain Bike, 5km Trail Run
Join us at Loch Insh Outdoor Centre on Sunday 11th June 2023!
Registration will be open from 9:30am at Loch Insh Outdoor Centre, giving you plenty of time to set up your transition zone.
Fitnessat58° Founder, Sam Cairns will lead an event brief and warm up on Loch Insh beach at 11:45am, before the race begins at 12pm.
The race will start and finish is at Loch Insh Outdoor Centre. There will be vehicles available for you to leave your belongings during the race.
Car parking will be available at the Kincraig Shinty Pitch, next to the Loch Insh Outdoor Centre, just two minute walk from the car park to registration.
Entry costs:
Individual Entry – £69.99
Team Entry – £25 per discipline, £75 total
The distances are as follows:
1. 500m swim
2. 18km cycle – 70% gravel/forest tracks and 30% road
3. 10km run – 90% gravel/forest tracks and 10% road
If you have any questions simply message us through Instagram @fitnessat58degrees or email us at samcairns@fitnessat58.com.
The Cairngorms Trust is hosting its first event to celebrate and share the stories of the variety of projects supported. By sharing their stories we’re looking to attract more donations to support more community-led projects this year.
Throughout the afternoon you’ll hear from a project that connects with the four key areas that the Cairngorms Trust supports.
🌱 Nature Project
🌱 Infrastructure Project
🌱 Youth Local Action Group recipient
🌱 Community Led Local Development
The projects will share what they have achieved and what they included in their funding application to be successful in securing funds to implement their vision.
And we’ll hear from our own Cairngorms Active E-Bikes Project and the progress this is making to make active travel more accessible across Badenoch & Strathspey.
Nancy Chambers, Trust Manager will also share about future funds to look out for and an update on the future vision for the Cairngorms Trust.
The event is open to all projects supported by the Trust, supporters, fundraisers and communities.
The event will bring three days of skills coaching, guided rides, well-being and entertainment, to the Glen Tanar Estate in Royal Deeside from Friday, August 18, to Sunday, August 20.
First held in 2022, the festival is run by mountain bike guides and coaches Anna Riddell, Fiona Finnie and Katie May and has quickly established itself as a must-attend event.
The festival won Best MTB Event title at the Scottish Mountain Bike Awards at the Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland Conference in November.
It is designed for riders of all abilities to progress their skills, build confidence and enjoy the trails at some of the best riding in the north east of Scotland, a fast-emerging hotspot.
Check out the website for the full programme www.wearelimitlass.com
Meet at roadside car park on unclassified road (NCR7) next to Carrbridge A9/A938 junction for a 6.30pm start.
Probable route announced nearer the time but as always subject to any last minute change on the night to suit weather and rider needs. Following feedback from the 2022 member’s survey we intend to have a faster group as well as the usual ‘no-drop’ group on all social rides. The exact pace will be subject to experimentation!
All riders must register via the website. Potential new members and visitors are always welcome.
Meet at the Strathdearn Community Centre for a 6.30pm start.
Probable route announced nearer the time but as always subject to any last minute change on the night to suit weather and rider needs. Following feedback from the 2022 member’s survey we intend to have a faster group as well as the usual ‘no-drop’ group on all social rides. The exact pace will be subject to experimentation.
All riders must register via the website. Potential new members and visitors are always welcome.
Meet at Ardvonie car park Kingussie (adjacent to the Medical Practice) for a 6.30pm start.
Probable route announced nearer the time but as always subject to any last minute change on the night to suit weather and rider needs. Following feedback from the 2022 member’s survey we intend to have a faster group as well as the usual ‘no-drop’ group on all social rides. The exact pace will be subject to experimentation.
All riders must register via the website. Potential new members and visitors always welcome
1st Thursday of each month, meet at Museum car park Grantown for a 6.30pm start.
Probable route announced nearer the time but as always subject to any last minute change on the night to suit weather and rider needs. Following feedback from the 2022 member’s survey we intend to have a faster group as well as the usual ‘no-drop’ group on all social rides. The exact pace will be subject to experimentation.
All riders must register via the website. Potential new members and visitors always welcome.
Regular Thursday evening ride, meet at Aviemore Retail Park near Tiso for a 6.30pm start.
Probable route announced nearer the time but as always subject to any last minute change on the night to suit weather and rider needs. Following feedback from the 2022 member’s survey we intend to have a faster group as well as the usual ‘no-drop’ group on all social rides. The exact pace will be subject to experimentation.
All riders should register via the web site. Potential new members and visitors are always welcome.
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