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Mountain Bike Guides in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Moray
If you’re coming to Aberdeenshire on holiday, planning a big mountain adventure with friends, or maybe you are just wanting to forgo the well known trails and the Komoot/Trailforks/Bikemap recommendations, and instead discover some new secret single tracks and hidden gems of flow trails then the best thing to do is to hook up with one of the mountain bike guides in Aberdeenshire or Moray.
Using a tour guide offers a lot more than just knowing where you can mountain bike.
Booking a guided ride supports the local MTB community, and the local economy. Tour guides are active in the local trail association helping maintain and build new trails. They know where the best coffee is sold, and can recommend great watering holes for an after ride beer and snack.
They offer mechanical support. If you get a mechanical on the trail it’s really nice to have mechanical support from a tour guide or company. While they might not have every spare part, they will have connections at the local bike shops so will get you sorted fast so you’re ready to rip the trails.
Meeting new friends. You could book a private 1-2-1 tour, but it is cheaper, and more fun to join in with others. Share stories, photos, Haribos - you get the drift.
Below is a list of mountain bike guides, and MTB tour operators that we know about who are based in the north east of Scotland. If you think we have missed a mountain bike tour guide from our list then do let us know; contact details are at the bottom of the page.
Bike Bothy Beyond
The Monymusk shop, Bike Bothy Pitfichie, provide mountain bike guiding services in the heart of Aberdeenshire. Whether you’re a beginner or expert, they will introduce you to your very own guides along with all of the adventures, tours and days out you can think of. You can meet like minded people by joining one of their open sessions or they can create bespoke sessions for you and your group. If you’re on holiday without your bike or don’t have your own, they can hire you one.
Deeside MTB
Deeside MTB are a mountain bike guiding company specialising in Royal Deeside and Aberdeenshire. They offer bespoke guided rides, sculpted to suit the client's wishes. From guided routes showcasing the region's favourite trails, pre enduro reconnaissance rides, to experiences collaborating with other local businesses, our rides offer you the opportunity to explore, connect and inspire.
Macdui Bike Adventures
Macdui Bike Adventures want to introduce more people to the landscape and history of the north east of Scotland.
They provide qualified guides, and if necessary lightweight, full suspension mountain bikes for mini-adventures and big days out in Aberdeenshire, and the Cairngorms.
All abilities cated for - family rides, Munro rides and ladies only rides.
Ride in Peace Adventures
Based in Glenkindie, near Alford, Ride in Peace Adventures (RIPA) offer guided mountain bike rides across Royal Deeside's glens and mountains, the beautiful Donside hills, and the rugged expanses of the Cairngorms National Park.
Your guided MTB ride will be tailored to you and your group. RIPA offer short rides, long rides, flat rides, steep rides, rides for the family, rides for all abilities from easy to big mountain adventures.
RideOut Coaching
RideOut's Trail Days are a true two-wheeled adventure, combining a morning of coaching with an afternoon of guided riding at the best mountain biking destinations in the north of Scotland.
With no more than six riders in your group, they’ll make sure you’re well looked after, giving feedback throughout the day to maximize your progress and get you smiling from the inside out
Shred It
Shred it offer guided mountain bike tours in Aberdeenshire and Royal Deeside. They will lay on a Brittish Cycling qualified local guide that will cater for your every need and take you safely round a mystery route specially planned to make the most of your day. The mystery route will depend on your ability, experience and their expert local knowledge.
Wild Discovery
Wild Discovery has teamed up with an Aberdeenshire e-bike hire company to bring you a new, adventurous style of wildlife watching on full-suspension mountain ebikes. They are taking wildlife watching to the next level by offering custom half or full day e-Bike Safari’s exploring upper Deeside and the eastern Cairngorms giving you the opportunity to see some fantastic Scottish wildlife and landscapes.
Trail Finding
Let these books from Amazon whet your appetite for the best xc trails in Aberdeenshire and Moray. Find a trail you fancy, then let one of the mountain bike tour guides above arrange everything for you and make it a day to remember.
Bike Hire
You don't need to bring your own bike with you to enjoy cycling in north east Scotland. You can easily and cheaply rent MTBs, ebikes, road bikes, trikes and specially adapted bikes from many bike hire providers in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.
Mountain Biking Accommodation
Aberdeenshire & Moray have loads of places to stay, ranging from hostels through B&Bs and Guest Houses to 5 star hotels. Some are more in tune with the needs of cyclists than others. Those that are tend to be members of the Cyclists Welcome Scheme - look out for the logo when booking accommodation.