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 | Aden Bike Challenge (10 March 2013) |  |
In its second year Aden Country Park is to host Buchan's family favourite bike ride, the Aden Bike Challenge on March 10th 2013, taking in some of the beautiful sights in the local area.
The Aden Bike Challenge will take place between Peterhead and Aden Country Park, using the Formartine and Buchan Way. The scenic ten mile traffic-free route, should be ideal for those with younger families.
As well as receiving a medal, goody bag and the satisfaction of completing the 10 mile bike ride, the Aden Bike Challenge event offers a celebratory atmosphere where there will be a wide range of activities, facilities and entertainment available, including an amazing bike road show, circus skills, Mother's Day country fair, rural life heritage fair, stalls, music, performance, and access to the award winning Aberdeenshire Farming Museum, cafe and Aden craft & gift shop.
Register on line here.
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| The Bon Accord Bike Ride (TBC) | |
2013 Date not yet announced.
Conceived in 2005 in celebration of the Centenary of Rotary, The Bon Accord Bike Ride has become an annual family event.
Riders have a choice of two routes:
- one in close proximity to Aberdeen's Hazlehead Park, particularly suited to younger cyclists and those less experienced,
- and a longer more challenging route meandering through picturesque Deeside for those wanting to spend a bit more time on the bike.
More details from the event's website.
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| Cyclefest Sportive (18 May 2013) | |
The third running of the popular Grampian Transport Museum Cylefest Sportive offers a coice of three distances; 25 miles, 100 miles or 100 kms. The two longer routes are over some of Scotland's highest passes with spectacular scenery.
Starting and finishing in Alford, in the foothills of the Cairngorms, the 100 mile route will take riders over the Suie, Cabrach, Lecht and Gairnsheil before returning via Queen's View and Cushnie.
The 100 km route also starts and finishes in Alford with riders experiencing the second half of the 100 mile route. Billed as one of the toughest sportives in the country it is worth doing if only for the breath-taking views. The routes will be well signed with food stops along the way.
This is a non-profit event with any surplus income being used for third world projects (www.kidsaction.org.uk).
See the event website for more entry details
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| Westhill Bike Ride (TBC) | |
2013 Date not yet announced.
The annual Westhill Bike Ride takes place on TBC. The 13 mile ride leaves Westhill passing through Skene and the surrounding area before returning to Westhill. Since it started in 1999 the Westhill Bike Ride has raised over £18,000 and attracts around 100 cyclists. The event is scheduled to coincide with Westhill's annual gala day.
More details from the event's website.
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| Balmoral MTB Rides (16th June 2013) | |
Sunday 16th June sees the fourth running of the bikeBalmoral MTB races, which promises to be bigger and better than previous years. Look out for the new 50k challenge. This mountain bike event is the only one to be held completely in the grounds of the Balmoral Estate, all in aid of CHILDREN 1ST.
With five events for adults and children, this event will give all levels of mountain bikers the opportunity to race or to ride off-road through the stunning scenery of this beautiful Royal Deeside estate.
The organisers promise - Marshals + water & snacks en-route + bike rescue + first aid + insurance + free entry to the Balmoral Estate are all included.
More details of this exiting event then visit the bikeBalmoral website.
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| The Great Inverurie Bike Ride (14th July 2013) | |
The 26th Great Inverurie Bike Ride will be on 14th July 2013. Registration for the event is at Kellands Park from 10.00am. The event starts at 12 noon.
There is no doubt, The Great Inverurie Bike Ride is Grampian's biggest cycling event. At 25 miles long it is a distance which most people are capable of and will take riders through some of the most beautiful countryside in Scotland at Chapel of Garioch, Monymusk and Blairdaff. In 2003 over 1220 riders raised more than £40000 for Meningitis Research Fund, Dystonia Society, CHAS, The Archie Foundation, Childline Scotland and the building of schools in Nepal.
Visit the Great Inverurie Bike Ride web page for more details of the event.
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| BRG Coastal Challenge (18th Aug 2012) | |
2013 Date not yet announced.
The 2012 BRG Costal Challenge will take place on Sat 18th August.
The BRG Coastal Challenge allows you to walk, run or cycle the distance of 17.5 mile. Starting at the Beach Cafe, Fraserburgh and finishing at Gardenstown harbour for the kipper barbeque, the course provides spectacular views of the Buchan coastline.
More details from the BRG challenge website.
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| Stonehaven Great Bike Ride (26th Aug 2012) | |
2013 Date not yet announced.
The Stonehaven Great Bike Ride will be held on Sunday 26th August 2012. A choice of routes, either 11 or 25 miles leave the Scout hut in Mill of Forest Road, Stonehaven and wind their way round the local countryside arriving back at the start point.
Last year's event was enjoyed by over 100 riders who raised nearly £4000 for Grampian Society for the Blind and Girl Guiding Stonehaven.
See here for entry form.
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| Tearfund's Deeside Pedal (25 Aug 2012) | |
2013 Date not yet announced.
Due to entries being well below expectations, the Deeside Pedal was cancelled for 2012. The organisers are considering the possibilities for 2013
A new event running for the first time in 2012, this sportive is organised to raise awareness and funds for international charity - Tearfund. From the outskirts of Aberdeen the event will offer the choice of a hilly 87 miles or a more gentle 43 mile challenge around the Aberdeenshire countryside. Final details are still being worked with entries likely to open in February.
Further details at website.
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| Ythan Cycle Run (1st Sept 2012) | |
2013 Date not yet announced.
The Rotary Club of Oldmeldrum is organising the 4th annual Ythan Cycle Run in aid of THE children's charities Children's Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS), and Befriend a Child.
There is a choice of a 26 mile route or an 8 mile family/children's route.
Refreshments are included at mid point of the 26 mile route at Methlick and on return to Fyvie.
More details from the event's website.
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| Karen Teale Memorial Bike Run (8th Sept 2012) | |
2013 Date not yet announced.
Formally known as The Alford Charity Bike Run, this event has been renamed "The Karen Teale Memorial Bike Run" in honour and memory of Alford resident and local G.P Karen Teale who died of cancer in 2003. Since 2005 the ride has followed a fairly challenging 27 mile route through beautiful Donside starting and finishing in Haughton Country Park, Alford and taking in Kildrummy, Glenkindie and Towie enroute. In 2006 a less demanding 11 mile option via Muir of Fowlis and Tough was introduced for those still wanting to take part, but are put off by the distance.
More details from the ride's own website.
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| Ride the North (21st-23rd Sept 2012) | |
2013 Date not yet announced.
Ride the North is a 3 day cycle challenge in support of the fight against urological cancer. the first two days follow a route from Inverness to Aberdeen. The 3rd and final day will feature a closed road circuit in Aberdeen City Centre. And, you don't have to do the first 2 days to take part in the last day.
More details from the event's website.
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