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 | Pitfichie DownHill Race 24-25 April |  |
CHANGE OF DATE Due to Forestry Enterprise double booking Pitfichie Forest the Pitfichie DownHill Race weekend has been changed to the 24th/25th April, one week later than originally planned.
The first round of the Scottish Downhill Association (SDA) 2010 series of races takes place at Pitfichie Forest.
Starting up top on Pitfichie hill the course drops fast through the heather and over some of the local granite on the remains of an old landrover track. On entering the trees riders can either launch the step down on the left or take the easier ride down the right. From there the going will be pretty rough as the course twists itself tightly through the trees, making plenty use of the roots and rocks littering the hillside. Things flatten out into the last third, though it will still be hard going.
A great days spectating is assured.
See our page on Pitfichie Mountain Biking for directions etc.
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| Great Drumtochty Challenge 9th May 2010 | |
The Great Drumtochty Challenge, organised by the Brechin Cycle Club, is a one day mountain bike orienteering competition based on the tried and tested "Polaris" format.
Started in 1998 the event is rapidly gaining a following from mountain bikers from all over Scotland.
The event will be centred at the an old quarry site 1 mile inside Fetteresso Forest (Grid Ref: OS 764865 on map 45) and will take place in the forests of Drumtochty and Fetteresso. Registration gets underway at 8am, with the competition running from 11am through to 4pm.
See the Drumtochty Challenge website for more details and entry forms.
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| 5th Grampian Rally (28 May - 2 June) | |
The 5th Grampian Rally will be held on Friday 28th May to Wednesday 2nd June 2010 inclusive at the now traditional Templars site near Maryculter.
This popular event will follow the tried and tested format of daily runs with approximate distances of 20, 40 and 60 miles followed by nightly social activities culminating in a traditional Scottish Ceilidh and buffet on the last night. The routes will allow riders to traverse parts of The Victorian Heritage Trail, The Coastal Trail, and Scotland's Castle Trail with an experienced local rider leading each daily group. With ample time for coffee stops and photographs the 2010 Rally looks set to be as successful and enjoyable as those in previous years.
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| Bike Week (19-27 June) | |
Bike Week is the biggest nationwide cycling event in the UK. A national celebration of cycling, Bike Week helps you get more out of life - by getting on your bike and exploring your local community.
Bike Week is free to enter and open to everyone - you can either take part in an event or organise one yourself, you don't have to be an experienced cyclist either, anyone can set up a Bike Week event.
2010 is shapping up to be the busiest yet in Grampian. All the old favourites like bike to work days and family picnics are still on the agenda, however lots more exciting events have been organised including guided mountian bike rides, stunt cycle displays and town centre displays.
Use the following links to see what is on in your area
Aberdeen City Bike Week Events
Aberdeenshire
Bike Week Events
Moray Bike Week Events
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| DTTC Mountain Bike Race(3rd July) | |
On Saturday 3rd July 2010 Deeside Thistle Cycling Club will be holding the first Grampian District XC Mountain Bike Race in Kirkhill forest near Aberdeen. The event will be a multi-lap cross-country course on the popular bike trails through the forest with categories for youths and juveniles.
The organisers promise that everyone will be made welcome, and that there will be prizes for the winners in each category.
Further details or questions please contact the organiser on robjevans@hotmail.com
Find out more about Kirkhill Forest on our guide page.
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| 10 More in Moray(21st Aug) | |
No Fuss Events, in conjunction with Moray Mountain Bike Club, are holding their now annual 10 hour mountain bike endurance event on the 21st August 2010. 10 More in Moray, as the event is called, is the final in a series of endurance MTB events held over the summer.
The event will be based at Milne's High School in Fochabers, allowing easy access to the trails of Ordequish woods were the race will take place.
Participants can compete as a solo or in relay teams of two, three or four. The race is an endurance format with teams and individuals competing to see who can complete the most laps in the 10 hours.
As always with No Fuss Events, it promises to be a real family day out with entertainment and music. Race registration and pre race party commence on the Friday evening, with race scheduled to start at 0930 on Saturday and aprés race party going on late into Saturday Night for those who have the energy.
Further details and entry from the organiser's website.
Find out more about Ben Aigan and the close by Ordequish woods on our guide page.
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| Try Cycling (All Year) | |
After the success of previous years, The Cyclists' Touring Club, and Aberdeen Cycle Forum are continuing the Try Cycling initiative.
The plan is to encourage people who have not cycled before or who have not done it for a while to get back on their bikes. The free leisurely rides visit various places of interest such as ancient cairns, march stones, churches, bird hides, and local beauty spots.
The rides take place every Sunday, meeting points are
FIRST Sunday of the Month - Duthie Park, at the pond off Riverside Drive
SECOND Sunday of the Month - Hazelhead Park - Groats Road entrance
THIRD Sunday of the Month - Seaton Park - at the car park on Don St.
FOURTH + FIFTH Sunday of the Month - Duthie Park, at the pond off Riverside Drive
Further details at the ACF website
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| Aberdeen Thursday Night Rides (Summer) | |
Aberdeen's Bike Collective, be-CyCle, organise a ride every other Thursday to ride around town for an hour enjoying cycling, enjoying Aberdeen and showing the city that it has a bicycle culture. The ride is of course open to anyone!
They meet at the corner of Elphinstone lawn on the campus of Aberdeen University and end up at a pub for a few drinks afterwards. You should have working lights if you want to join the ride.
Further details at the be-CyCle website.
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