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Rob Brown
Mon, 09/13/2021 - 17:29
Amazing trip in the Tweed Valley, 4 days of brilliant trails and expertly guided by Craig. Great location as well based from the Glentress Hotel.
Adam Staton
Fri, 09/17/2021 - 12:18
Just home from the Tweed Valley Enduro Long Weekend with MTB Beds. Wow what a weekend. Epic riding, superb guides, great accommodation and some more epic riding. A superb intro to the Tweed Valley and the riding on offer at Glentress, The Golfie and Innerleithen. Rich and The MTB Beds team are superb - helpful, knowledgeable and responsive and Murray and the Team at Glentress Hotel were brilliant. Thoroughly recommended.
Welcome to our wildest mountain bike trip in Scotland yet, the Dunkeld & Aboyne Gravity Enduro Tour. This one is not for the faint of heart, you'll be riding some steep, technical, fast, rocky and wild tracks in some of the most iconic gravity-focused MTB destinations in Scotland. We are also throwing in some vehicle uplifts here to take the sting out of some serious climbs.
We start in Dunkeld, surrounded by four main hills and host to DH racing for over 20+ years. Close by is the up-and-coming Glassie Bike Park, this place packs a punch and confuses the brain with its natural and man-made features. As we move North Ballater and Aboyne are visited, with granite slabs, sniper roots, steep shoots and some truly incredible trails.
This is an advanced-level tour, you will need to be confident riding black-level trails and happy with some drops, jumps and steep technical terrain. If the weather is wet it gets even more spicy and even more fun. You will need to be fit and happy to pedal a 1000M+ vertical in a day but trust us the descents are worth every drop of blood, sweat and tears.
What's Included
- 4 Nights' accommodation in 4* B/B’s
- Hearty breakfasts every day
- 4 days of guided riding
- Professional Level 3 Guides, 4-1 guide to client ratio
- Several vehicle uplifts to save the legs
- Transport within for the duration of the trip from arrival to departure
- Secure bike storage, bike wash down and works area
- Passenger protection insurance
Dunkeld has been a go-to destination for enduro trails for years. It also boasts a downhill track that has been raced for 20+ years. Dunkeld is surrounded by 4 main hills. Each hill has its unique style of trails from long flowing to steep and technical. We have chosen the best trail from the hills to make an epic day. Dunkeld also boasts some amazing refreshment stops and often has live music.
Facilities
Booking Deposit required
To secure your place on the Dunkeld & Ballater Gravity Enduro Tour A 30% per person booking deposit is required. Deposits are non-refundable and the full balance is due 8 weeks before your arrival in Scotland.
Single Supplement
If prefer your own privacy or simply want to spread out and would like your own room there is a single occupancy option for your own room. This depends on the availability and is limited to a certain number of rooms per property per week.
The price is £85 if it is an additional night before or after the trip dates or an additional £50 per night during set trip dates.
If this is of interest then please contact us for prices, your deposit will then be calculated at 30% of your total holiday cost.
Travel
Included in the price is all your travel whilst on the trip with us in Scotland and we can also arrange airport/train pick up at an additional cost. If you are planning to self-drive there is parking at the accommodation and as we will be based here for the duration of the trip your car will be safe and secure without the need to be moved.
If you are flying up to us then the closest airport is Edinburgh just under 1 hrs drive.
Our nearest railway station is Dunkeld it's self
Caledonian Sleeper - www.sleeper.scot - A very popular service with a late evening departure from London £170 ish
Ability Assessor
- Advised bike - 150mm - 180mm Enduro bike *
- Fitness - 3*
- Skills and Technical ability - 3*
- Riding Style - Full Enduro
The riding standard and fitness level required to ride the Dunkeld & Ballater Gravity Enduro Tour is advanced / very high standard. This is not only for your enjoyment and personal safety, but it is also for the group as a whole. The riding can be very technical, long, steep and exposed. You must be fit and able to pedal 1000M+ in the day.
Please read our ability assessor and ask any questions before making your booking.
Follow our Ability Assessor to see if this holiday is for you
Insurance
It is advisable that you have holiday insurance in place for your trip that covers medical and personal accidents and all the activities including mountain biking you will take part in.
We have worked with Yellow Jersey Cycle Insurance for the past 3 years now and feel they offer the perfect Travel and Bike insurance package. All Atlas Ride Co clients also receive a 10% discount on their Mountain Bike and Travel policies. Your discount code will be in your booking confirmation.
Kit List
Kit List - The weather can be very varied in Scotland so we need to be prepared.
- Water and snacks – gels, energy bars, flapjacks, jelly babies
- Mini pump for your valve type
- 2 inner tubes - Scotland is very rocky!
- Tyre plugs if tubeless
- Tyre levers
- Multi-tool
- 1 set of spare brake pads
- Rear gear hanger for your bike
- Cable ties
- Duct tape (we suggest wrapping 1m around your pump)
- Power link for your chain type and speed
- Mobile phone - in a waterproof case or plastic bag
- Small personal first aid kit if you have one
- Any medication you need Recommended clothing
- Range Extender battery if you know you need it!
Recommended Clothing
- Helmet
- Knee pads
- Windproof jacket
- Waterproof jacket
- Insulated jacket or warm emergency layer
- Riding glasses
- Gloves (worth having a spare pair if it’s wet)
- Waterproof socks
- Chamois cream if you use it
Your guides will carry
- Pliers
- Chain splitter
- Emergency spokes
- Spoke key
- Adjustable spanner
- Cassette tool and chain wrench
- Shock pump
- Puncture and tubeless repair kits
- Small bottle of chain lube
- Spare chain links/joining pins
- Assorted nuts and bolts
- Emergency shelter
- Emergency blanket
- Warm insulated jacket
- First aid kit
- Maps
- Compass
- GPS
- Mobile phones
- VHF radio
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Booking and Availability
Please select your desired date below to start the booking process. We have many groups and individuals that wish to ride this incredible destination so please book live below or send an enquiry form to us with your preferred dates regardless of the numbers in your party and we will do the rest to make the trip happen. We have a long waiting list and a little flexibility can make all the difference.
PRIVATE GROUPS - please contact us for a custom tour on a specific date and one of our team will get back to you ASAP with a price.
Rob Brown
Mon, 09/13/2021 - 17:29
Amazing trip in the Tweed Valley, 4 days of brilliant trails and expertly guided by Craig. Great location as well based from the Glentress Hotel.
Adam Staton
Fri, 09/17/2021 - 12:18
Just home from the Tweed Valley Enduro Long Weekend with MTB Beds. Wow what a weekend. Epic riding, superb guides, great accommodation and some more epic riding. A superb intro to the Tweed Valley and the riding on offer at Glentress, The Golfie and Innerleithen. Rich and The MTB Beds team are superb - helpful, knowledgeable and responsive and Murray and the Team at Glentress Hotel were brilliant. Thoroughly recommended.
