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An evening with Markus Stitz – author of Bikepacking Scotland, Great British Gravel Rides and round the world singlespeed cyclist.
Markus will talk about his new book Bikepacking Scotland, which features routes of different lengths which take in the best of the country, from the Ayrshire Alps, Dumfries and Galloway and the Borders in southern Scotland, through Perthshire’s unique drovers’ roads and the grand architecture of the Central Belt, across to Argyll’s islands on ferry-hopping adventures around Islay, a paradise for whisky connoisseurs, and Jura and Mull to spot magnificent golden eagles.
And of course the Scottish Highlands with an epic tour of the Cairngorms National Park, home to 25 per cent of Britain’s rare and endangered species, as well as the author’s own take on the North Coast 500 and more.
You will also hear more about Markus’ childhood growing up behind the Iron Curtain, his round the world trip on a singlespeed bike and bikepacking races in Kyrgyzstan, Morocco and Scotland.
TRACK DESCRIPTION
A combination of riders desire for new tracks, a central location and the potential for the fastest uplift in Scotland, why wouldn’t we want to head to Glenshee?
Renowned for the infamous Tiger run the new DH track will use the same uplift taking you directly to the top of the track. No massive pedals or push ups, just downhill laps. The track that will meander its way down the hill to have a mix of fast and flowy riding, but it wouldn’t be an SDA race without some techy, steep and rough sections.
ENTRY INCLUDES
– Chairlift uplift for both Saturday and Sunday
– Marshalls
– Live timing
– Commentary
– Rescue medics
– Toilets
– Camping for both Friday and Saturday night in the carpark. We do not recommend tents due to the elevation of the carpark. It can get very windy and the weather can quickly change.
EVENT FACILITIES
– Cafe
– Bike washing
– Car parking
– Pitches with hook-ups which can be booked through Glenshee Ski Centre
The Cateran Dirt Dash is Dirt Dash’s newest event, a co-operation with the Cateran Ecomuseum in Perthshire and Angus, organised by Markus Stitz.
This is a self-supported bikepacking event over two days, taking you around the amazing scenery in the Cateran Ecomuseum, the perfect way to experience the rugged beauty of one of Scotland’s museum without walls.
This event has a shorter route than the Dashes in Dorset and Dunoon and entries are limited to only 50 people in 2023.
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.
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