Like everyone, I have been adapting to unusually wintery riding conditions so far in 2021. I led two groups at New Year on local rides that

The River Dee running through Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire has the highest source of any river in the UK. It springs from the ground, fully...

This route, in the north of the city, follows the Don away from town then cuts cross country on rolling single track. From St Machar Cath...

This ride has all the elements of a big Cairngorm Munro ride on the edge of the city. There are test pieces to practice technical climbin...

This loop keeps you off the beaten track in the popular Countesswells Woods area with some Highland Cattle, a mansion and a dovecot throw...

This route has something for everyone - natural trails, a few berms and a Pictish Chapel. The route starts at the Craibstone Park and Rid...

This is a cross-country loop around Banchory. I have started the description at the western gate of Crathes Castle because there is parki...

Clear skies and a full moon will make for great night riding conditions this weekend. And despite all the uncertainty this year, its pret...

After a bag of chips in Aboyne, I arrived at the Linn of Dee carpark at about 7.30 pm. I'm always surprised by the number of cars parked ...

This route is an out and back to a high point above Portlethen, with views over the city, the sea and Deeside. It is a ride of two halves...

There are some great beginners trails under the beech trees between Sheddocksley and Kingswell. They are ideal for practising pumping an...

This route is all about the River Dee. It has great views to Upper Deeside and a roller coaster ride along the river's north bank to Mor...

This route has great views across the city and coast the whole way, with easy riding. Despite the urban, and often industrial, setting th...