DMBinS

04/09/2026

Explore our interactive map!

Our map is growing, and there’s now even more to explore.

You can currently find:

Ride Guides – helping you get the very best out of your riding adventures

Trail Associations – find your local trails association helping to develop and maintain mountain bike trails across Scotland.

British Cycling Off Road Leader tutors – find qualified tutors offering skills and coaching opportunities

Pump tracks – discover pump tracks around Scotland, from local community facilities to dedicated riding spots.

And there’s more to come! We’ll continue adding useful information, places and opportunities to the map as it develops.

Are you part of a Trail Association that isn’t currently on the map? We’d love to hear from you. Please contact [email protected] to get your association added.

Have a look, explore your local area and keep checking back as the map grows!

https://dmbins.com/map/

03/09/2026

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We are making cycling for everyday journeys easier ✅

Through our Cairngorms 2030 programme, we have awarded funding to six projects that help local communities shift up a gear and build the skills and confidence to get cycling.

Projects include developing the Grantown Bike Kitchen, expanding a community-led cycle hub at the Glenmore Visitor Centre, installing an e-bike charger in Kingussie and running cycle confidence and bike maintenance courses in Aviemore and Ballater. Plus, a National Park-wide programme to increase access to cycling for all.

Find out more about the fund recipients at the link in the comments ⬇️

Cairngorms 2030 is made possible through funding by The National Lottery Heritage Fund Scotland, with thanks to National Lottery players.

📷 Rachel Keenan

02/09/2026

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A journey of tragedy, turmoil, and at last, triumph

31/08/2026

Mountain biking in Scotland is about much more than riding trails. Behind every great riding experience is a diverse network of people working across trail development, coaching, bike mechanics, events, tourism, education, media and outdoor leadership.

At DMBinS, we want to help ensure that people have the skills, knowledge and opportunities to become part of that industry.

That’s why we’ve been working alongside Qualifications Scotland and education partners, including Peebles High School , to develop a new Customised Award in Mountain Biking.

The qualification has been designed to give learners a genuine introduction to the breadth of the mountain bike sector.

Through a combination of practical and classroom-based learning, learners can develop skills across riding, fitness, bike maintenance, trail inspection and maintenance, leadership and safe outdoor practice.

The new Customised Award in Mountain Biking at SCQF Level 5 has officially launched, and is piloting at Peebles High School and Galashiels Academy.

Centres interested in delivering the qualification are encouraged to contact DMBinS for guidance on approval requirements, staff training, and delivery support.

Please read full press release and find further details of the qualification here

https://dmbins.com/blog/new-mountain-biking-qualification-opens-pathways-into-scotlands-growing-cycling-sector/

(Reel by Fresh Cuts Graduate Ross La Trobe.😍 Thank you to all the young people and teachers in the film.)

Scottish Cycling

28/08/2026

Things we love to see! Nice work Sean😍.

A Fresh Cuts collaboration 🤩, heck yeah to that!

Humbled and honoured to share that my film, 'Chasing the Unknown' has been officially selected to be a part of SPORTFILM Liberec .

Absolutely buzzing to add another Laurel to this cover shot by Andrew_Leinster_Photo.

Im thinking its about time me and Andrew work together again. Time to do something pretty big and special.

Happy Friday with a spring in my step.

28/08/2026

👏 Hike & Bike Hub, Galashiels SCIO SC 051989 and South of Scotland Enterprise

The ceiling of the property in Galashiels had collapsed and the building had been a regular target for vandalism before the Hike & Bike Hub moved in.

Read more: https://bbc.in/4wO3N5R

25/08/2026

The The Big Bike Film Night is coming back to Scotland!

Tickets are now on sale and we’re particularly excited to see one very special Scottish film on the big screen.

After a year delighting audiences across the Southern Hemisphere, Innes Graham’s Fresh Cuts film 'The Brighter Side' is finally coming home!

We’re incredibly proud to see Innes’ film included alongside a brilliant line-up of inspiring cycling stories from across the globe.

If you haven’t seen The Brighter Side yet, this is your chance to experience it on the big screen alongside a host of other incredible films celebrating the people, places and adventures that make riding bikes so important.

Tickets are on sale now!

https://bigbikefilmnight.nz/buy-tickets/big-bike-film-night-scotland/

24/08/2026

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Funding opportunity for young people! 💰

Are you 16-30 and live in the National Park? You can apply for up to £500 in funding from the Cairngorms Youth Local Action Group Fund to support your project!

From videography equipment to mountain leader qualifications, the fund has previously given grants to a range of activities. Follow the link in our comments for more information and to apply ⬇️

‼️ Applications close 27 September

24/08/2026

Nice vid from Global Mountain Bike Network showcasing the 100 Mile Moray Way. James was fresh from an adventure with Fresh Cuts graduate Bryn Appleton, who appears briefly in this!

Make sure you are following GMBN to catch James and Bryn's adventure coming soon!

James headed back to Scotland for the first time in 27 years to tak...

24/08/2026

Too often, women underestimate their own abilities. With women currently making up only around 30% of mountain bike leaders!

Ever thought “I’m not ready” or “that’s not for me”?

Maybe you’re ready to challenge that.

Our Rider 2 Leader (R2L) courses are an opportunity to build your confidence, develop your skills and take that next step towards becoming a mountain bike leader.

You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to be willing to give it a go.

You are more capable than you think!

Applications are now open for R2L courses on the following dates:

Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th October at Glenmore Lodge

Thursday 29th and Friday 30th October at Glentress

Find out more and apply: https://dmbins.com/rider2leader/rider2leader-2026-7/

Scottish Cycling