Welcome to bikeBalmoral

On Sunday 13 June 2010 bikeBalmoral will be the first mountain bike event ever to be held completely in the grounds of the Balmoral Estate, all in aid of CHILDREN 1ST.

With three events for adults and children, this event will give all levels of mountain bikers the opportunity to race or to ride off-road through the stunning scenery of this beautiful Royal Deeside estate. This fun event is being held in conjunction with Bike Week, which encourages us all to 'get on our bikes' so come join us and test your pedal power in this rarely seen wonderful countryside!

With three separate routes to suit all levels, this will be a fantastic day out for all cycling enthusiasts.

1. X-C Race Individuals, 20 miles, Chip timed (16-17 year olds)
2. X-C Race Individuals, 30 miles, Chip timed (over 18's)
3. X-C Race Team members 30 miles, Chip timed (over 18's)
4. Dirt Crit 1K loops for 8-15 year olds
5. Scenic Cycle 10 miles for all ages and abilities

Marshals + water & snacks en-route + bike rescue + first aid + insurance + free entry to the Balmoral Estate are all included.

Enter a team - Bring the family - Come with friends - Come on your own

Compete - Challenge Yourself - Have Fun!

Latest News

Are you Fit for Purpose?

POSTED: May 26, 2010

We are delighted to announce that Aberdeen based firm Fit for Purpose will be offering a free sports massage service to all participants at bikeBalmoral.

Fit for Purpose offer a range of services from their Aberdeen premises, from health and fitness assessments & nutritional advice, to tailored sports performance plans and coaching, as well as massage therapies.

John Hampshire and his team will be on hand from 10am onwards to help ease those aches and pains, so make sure to arrive nice and early to benefit from a massage before and after your bike ride. They are very kindly donating their time and skills for free, so you can get on your bikes and raise lots of money for Children 1st!

<em>bike</em>Balmoral welcomes new sponsor

bikeBalmoral welcomes new sponsor

POSTED: May 13, 2010

We are delighted to have another sponsor come on board – Simmons & Co. We are grateful to all the local businesses who have supported this event so generously – AMEC, PWC, Balmoral Group, Sparrows and Simmons & Company.

Thanks also to all the businesses who have assisted in the lead up to bikeBalmoral and we are now gearing up to the big day!

Cycle Highlands offer 'bike doctor' service

POSTED: Apr 29, 2010

We are pleased to announce that local cycling shop, Cycle Highlands will offer a ‘bike doctor’ service for all participants at bikeBalmoral. From 9am onwards, the team from the Ballater cycle shop will be on hand for safety checks and adjustments to cyclists’ mountain bikes.

For those who don't have a bike, Cycle Highlands will also be offering a reduced rate on their wide selection of mountain bikes for hire, which means there is no excuse not to take part!

Cycle Highlands formed in 2004 by Richard and Elizabeth Watts, from a passion for cycling in the picturesque backdrop of the Cairngorm National Park.

Richard Watts of Cycle Highlands said: “bikeBalmoral is a fantastic event to get people on their bikes and fully appreciate the surroundings of Royal Deeside. We are very happy to be involved and to help ensure this is a safe event for all involved.”

Please visit the news archive for previous stories

We would love to hear what you thought of the event

Sorry... This year's entry list has now closed. The provisional date for the next bikeBalmoral is Sunday 12th June 2011

Please check www.bikebalmoral.co.uk for updates and entry details from 1st of January 2011 Thank you for your interest in this charity event - supporting CHILDREN 1ST

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