Mountain biking, using specially designed and built cycles, is steadily increasing in popularity as a means of exploring the countryside. Mountain biking, XC biking and trail cycling are all widely used descriptive terms for this developing sport.
Trails built specifically to offer challenging riding are proving popular around the UK and a number of high quality venues have been developed within the North East of Scotland.
Cycle touring, using conventional road cycles or mountain bikes on more extended trips is enjoying a revival in popularity amongst all age groups.
Many youngsters plan their own cycle tours based on advice and encouragement from parents, schools or clubs and Duke of Edinburgh Silver & Gold expeditions can be undertaken on bicycles in wild country using minor roads, lanes and tracks.
An increased awareness by the public, local authorities and employers of the benefits of bicycle travel is emerging. Cycling is viewed as an economic, environmentally safe, healthy and energy efficient means of transport. In congested urban areas cycling is often the fastest means of transport and this helps to reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality. The appeal and enthusiasm for trail cycling and cycle touring in the Aberdeenshire and Moray areas is considerable and is a reflection of the nature or the countryside.
Deliverer Qualifications: Current British Cycling coaching qualifications
As the national cycle training programme for school children, Bikeability Scotland is designed to give children the skills and confidence they need to cycle safely on the roads, and to encourage them to carry on cycling into adulthood.
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Live Life Outdoors work in partnership with the following approved providers who deliver Mountain Biking:
