Posts for August, 2021

eguide Scotland (www.eguidescotland.com) offers ebike rental and guiding in the heart of Royal Deeside and the Cairngorm. They will be with us on Saturday 11th at their Gazebo on the Green offering general information,
demonstrating some of their skills, and running two specific sessions.

Morning session introducing to e-biking:
An easy ebike guided ride around Ballater and its surrounding countryside.
Suitable for ebike novices.
Ratio 1:6 £25 per person (ebikes available to hire for the session – £30 extra).

Afternoon Session of big ebike fun:
An intermediate to advanced guided ebike ride around Ballater taking in some
of the best trails the village has to offer. Suitable for for ebike/ mountain biking
regulars.
Ratio 1:6 £25 per person (ebikes available to hire for the session – £30 extra).

Ride In Peace Adventures (www.rideinpeaceadventures.co.uk) offer
mountain bike coaching, guiding & riding across Aberdeenshire. Visit their Gazebo to check out their guided ride-outs, skills area and sender ramps.

RIPA Guided Rides – LADIES ONLY INTORODUCTION TO INTERMEDIATE
You will be with our RIPA Guide, Kirsten. An introduction to an intermediate ride from Ballater, along the Deeside Way, with options of single track sections toward Cambus O May. This is a great opportunity to find trails from Ballater,
be in safe hands with a guide to help, and to meet like minded ladies.
Meet at RIPA gazebo 9.30am, leave by 10am finished by 12-1pm.
Beginner to intermediates – 1:6 ratio for adults only. £20 per person.

RIPA Guided Rides- BIG MOUNTAIN RIDE INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED
You will be with RIPA Guide, Chris. This is an intermediate to advanced ride from Ballater out the Deeside Way, over Morven and back to Cambus O May.
Meet at RIPA Gazebo 1pm, leave by 1.30pm and finish by 4.30-5.30pm.
Intermediate – Advanced – 1:6 ratio for adults only. £20 per person.

Please note: RIPA will not be hiring or renting bikes – so bring your own to join in the fun.

Aberdeenshire Trail Association (www.aberdeenshiretrail.org), who worked
with local landowners and gencies to enhance the iconic Heartbreak Ridge
trail will be attending with a stall selling merchandise and doing some
fundraising to support future trail work in Ballater and throughout the
region.

Meet our famous Braemar Mountain Rescue Team
(www.braemarmountainrescue.org.uk) – and perhaps make a donation – you never know when they’ll be needed

Strathspey Thistle FC v Rothes FC Highland League Football Match

Golf competition for men and ladies

18 holes strokeplay golf

Join us for the 2021 return of the Aviemore Half Marathon and 10k for all, two jaw-droppingly scenic courses set amongst the atmospheric backdrop of the Cairngorms. This year’s event will start and finish at Badaguish, taking you on spectacular new routes using off-road trails through the beautiful forest, loch and mountain scenery of the Glenmore Forest Park.
Saturday 16th The Half Marathon
Sunday 17th The 10k For All
To book your space, follow the link below to Entry Central. Before booking and participating in the event, you must read our Event Rules and Safety Guidelines.
More details will be released as we get closer to the event. Follow us on the Badaguish Facebook page and sign up for the event on Facebook to stay up to date. We’ll also be sending all competitors email updates.
Aviemore Half Marathon Route

Date: Sat 16th June
Start: 1pm

The start is at Badaguish, approximately 1100 ft above sea level, within the Cairngorm National Park which provides a spectacular backdrop. The route begins on forest tracks that descend to Glenmore as views of Loch Morlich, Cairngorm, and the Northern corries unfold, before a short spell down the logging trail will take competitors to cross the River Luineag.

From there, the route follows shoreside trails and nips for a very short section up the ski road to lead onto a stunning ascent and descent of forest paths above the loch. It then crosses back over the main road to take the long way round the forest tracks before arriving back at Badaguish.

Join the annual Race the Train event supported by Cairngorm Runners and attempt racing the traditional Highland steam train! Race goes through the picturesque Cairngorm National Park, starting at Boat of Garten, along the beautiful Speyside Way, following the tracks of Strathspey Steam Train and finishes in Aviemore, where participants can enjoy a local beer and the well-deserved rest.

Race takes place on Saturday 4th of September at 10.30am, with registration opening at 8.30am at Strathspey Train Station’s car park in Aviemore.

Registration Fee:

For members of Scottish Athletics: £20

For non-members of Scottish Athletics: £22

This year the exciting opportunity to take a ride in the traditional steam train is reserved for top fundraisers! All participants are encouraged to raise a target of just £100 to support DSUK’s work for disabled communities across the UK. Everyone who reached their target by the event date will be taken on the steam train, from Aviemore to Boat of Garten to start the race.

We are aware that many of our runners are travelling to Aviemore. Our friends at Cairngorm Hotel have generously agreed to offer 10% discount to participants of Race the Trainif you book directly through their website. Be quick, as this is on first comefirst served basis!

You can also find many great places to stay through Seasgair Lodges.

Glenmore 24 Trail Race is 24hr trail race where runners complete as many 4mile loops in a 24hr period.
There is also a 12hr race with the same format, with top runner recording 130mile + in the 24hr race and 70miles + in the 12hr race.