Off Road Bike Races in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray
For those who like to race off road - whether on skinny cyclo-cross tyres, or on fatter tyres more suited to cross country, downhill, and enduros we hope you find this page useful.
If racing is not your thing, but you still want an offroad challenge then check out our cycle challenge page for organised gravel and MTB challenges in the region.
Our list of cycle rides is not exhaustive - if you know of other bike events in the Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire or Moray area of Scotland that visitors to the Cycle Grampian website may be interested in then please let us know. Contact details are on the link at the bottom of the page.
2025 Offroad Cycle Races
ENDURO
18
MAY
Tartan
Enduro Series 2025
Round 1
The Tartan Enduro Series kicks off at Laggan. Laggan is known for its fast, flowy descents on one side and on the other you have technical sections and epic natural terrain, all well cared by the fantastic Laggan Dig Crew & Laggan Wolftrax Centre.
CROSS COUNTRY
21
JUN
Scottish
Cross Country
Series 2025
The 2025 event, jointly hosted by Deeside Thistle and the Tarland Trails Group is round 4 of the Scottish XC series. The event is at Tarland Trails just outside the village of Tarland.
Loads of races will be on offer to make it a thoroughly family day out, perhaps even taster races for those who want to have a go but aren't sure.
Entry details to follow.
ENDURO
29
JUN
Tartan
Enduro Series 2025
Round 2
Round 2 of the 2023 Tartan Enduro Series is in Aboyne. With fun flow trails and some of the regions longest descents interspersed with some short challenging trails Aboyne is fast becoming Aberdeenshire’s go to destination for riders of all abilities.
ENDURO
17
AUG
Tartan
Enduro Series 2025
Round 3
Round 3 of the Tartan Enduro Series 2025 will be held at Tarland Trails in partnership with the Tarland Development Group. The event will be based around the new(ish) trails on the hills of Pittenderich and Pressendye which offer sweeping turns, big berms, jumps, and technical riding.
ENDURO
14
SEP
Tartan
Enduro Series 2025
Round 4
The Tartan Enduro Series finale will be at Glenlivet. Working with Bike Glenlivet, Doon Tha Brae Events brings exciting racing on a mixture of professionally built centre trails, along with some hand built single track gold! Explore Glenlivet
GRAVEL
21
SEP
GrALBA
Series 2025
Round 5
The final round of the prestigious GrALBA Series, heads to Ballater as part of the Thrive Bike Festival. Expect a meticulously designed route showcasing rugged trails, highland scenes, and forested hills, perfect for gravel enthusiasts.