Elevate MTB

The Cairngorms Cycle Festival is happening in Aviemore this Saturday (24th June) 🚵‍♂️

I am delighted to be running two women only, beginner friendly, guided rides from 'spoke' locations to the village 'hub'. And the best part? It's completely free!

More information about the rides and how to book can be found here:

https://craicevents.com/satellites-in-the-spey-valley/

Message me with any questions 🙂

Craic Events

Hey, what's happening? 😃

It's been a while since I posted a proper update so here's the lowdown on what's happening with Elevate right now ⬇️

Sadly, due to covid, I've had to cancel this weekends Badenoch Adventure. I've also taken the decision to cancel the Burma Road Adventure.

There are, however, still lots of opportunities to ride with Elevate this summer! ☺️

𝗪𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀, 𝟭𝟯𝘁𝗵 & 𝟭𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁
Join me Lesley Mckenna and Hannah Bailey for a weekend of connecting to nature, meaning making, photography coaching, yoga and of course mountain biking.

𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝟮𝟳𝘁𝗵 & 𝟮𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁
A mountain bike festival for women, in stunning Glen Tanar Estate. Coaching, guided rides, workshops, talks and a whole load of fun!

𝗚𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝟭𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿
Explore beautiful Glenmore and Badaguish with me on this full day guided ride. Stunning lochs, mountain vistas, singletrack descents and good vibes are what this adventure is all about.

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
I have limited availability for private coaching sessions in and around the Cairngorms. Get in touch if you'd like to arrange a session.

If there is anything else you'd like to see from Elevate, let me know and I'll see what I can do!😄

The Badenoch Adventure is coming up soon and is essentially a tour of my favourite trails! 😍

During lockdown, I'd ride here almost every day, so I know these trails inside out and where to strike trail gold! 🌈🌟

Starting from Uath Lochans, near Kingussie, I'll guide you to spectacular view points and to fun, flowy natural trails. We'll take in the famous 'Green Dream' trail as a highlight 💚

We'll ride wide forest paths and singletrack climbs and descents. Descents are fun and flowy, with some rocks and roots. Nothing gnarly, just super fun!! 🤩

Come and join me and other like-minded folks to enjoy an amazing day on Saturday 16th July.

Weather set to be good next week too ☀️☀️☀️

Guided Adventure - £95

Optional add on of lunch, tshirt and goody bag for £30

What are you doing a week from now?

There's still a couple of spots left on the Glen Feshie Adventure on Saturday 25th June! Who will grab them?? 🤩

We'll ride through the forest and into spectacular Glen Feshie on this non-technical guided adventure which is suitable for anyone who has some experience of riding a mountain bike off road 😍

Book here: https://www.elevatemtb.co.uk/elevate-mtb-adventures/p/glen-feshie-adventure

Could this be the nicest bothy in Scotland? 😍

It has some pretty interesting history too! Visit it on the Glen Feshie Adventure on 25th June 😊

https://www.elevatemtb.co.uk/elevate-mtb-adventures/p/glen-feshie-adventure

Here's what one of our lovely customers had to say about the Glen Feshie Adventure last year 🥰

Book now to secure a spot on this year's Glen Feshie Adventure, which is just two weeks away!

https://www.elevatemtb.co.uk/elevate-mtb-adventures/p/glen-feshie-adventure

Sunny day cycles 👌🥰

Who can name this classic route? ⬇️

Adventures. It's what we do.

✅ Full day guided ride
✅ Fun, flowy trails
✅ Stunning scenery
✅ Healthy packed lunch
✅ Elevate MTB t-shirt
✅ Goody bag
✅ Small group size

There are just four adventures running this summer and each have limited spaces.

Book your adventure here: https://www.elevatemtb.co.uk/adventures

✨ Glen Feshie Adventure ✨

Without a doubt one of the most spectacular places in Scotland 😍

Last year's sold out Glen Feshie Adventure was an amazing day in the sun with a great group of riders. We were glad of the stream crossings to cool down that day! ☀️

https://www.elevatemtb.co.uk/elevate-mtb-adventures/p/glen-feshie-adventure

What do you think of my new Elevate MTB jersey? 🤩

Come on an adventure with Elevate MTB! 😍

There are five amazing routes to choose from, click on the link below to book.

Ryvoan Adventure - 14th May 2022

Glen Feshie Adventure - 25th June 2022

Badenoch Adventure - 16th July 2022

Burma Road Adventure - 20th August 2022

Glenmore Adventure - 17th September 2022

Can't wait to ride with you! 💙

https://www.elevatemtb.co.uk/adventures

The first adventure of the year is the stunning Ryvoan Adventure on 14th May.

A personal favourite of mine, this is my 'headspace' route. It's a ride for switching off from the day-to-day and immersing yourself in the beauty of your surroundings 😍

Ride through ancient pine forests to Ryvoan Bothy, stopping to take in the spectacular 'green loch' before your long, gradual descent into Nethy Bridge. Flowy forest trails await you there, before you complete your ride on what might just be the most scenic cycle path in Scotland🤩

With just 6 places available and the first bookings already in, be quick if you want to join us 😊

https://www.elevatemtb.co.uk/elevate-mtb-adventures/p/ryvoan-adventure

2022 Adventures are live!

Get off the beaten path and enjoy a scenic journey through stunning landscapes with an Elevate Adventure 🤩

There are five mountain bike adventures to choose from, in locations around the Cairngorms.

Immerse yourself in your surroundings and explore fun new riding spots with like-minded people 🚵‍♂️🚵

Head to our shiny new website (link below) to read more.

We can't wait to ride with you this summer! 💙
https://www.elevatemtb.co.uk

Longer days and lighter nights are on the way bringing (hopefully!) warmer temperatures, and reigniting that thirst for adventure 🚵‍♂️🚵‍♀️

We have 5 amazing 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 planned for this summer plus an end of season epic not to be missed 🤩

Details coming soon. Sign up to our newsletter to find out dates first. https://tinyurl.com/elevatemtb

I thought it might take a miracle to get me off my bike and at the laptop, but in actual fact all it took was a couple of wild and stormy days 😅 🌪🌪🌪

Plans are now well underway for the year and dates for our signature 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 will be released soon. Each adventure will run only once and spaces will be limited 🚵‍♀️

Newsletter subscribers will find out the dates first so sign up via the link in below if you don't want to miss out 🔗

We've got a couple of pretty exciting collaborations in the works this year too... watch this space for more news 🤩

Hope all is well with everyone and not too much storm damage where you are 🤞

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👋 For those who don’t know me, I thought I’d share a few quick facts about myself!

👩 I am Fiona (or Fee) and I am the founder, head guide and coach at Elevate MTB.

🌍 I grew up in Aberdeenshire, but have spent 10 years+ living and working in the stunning adventure playground that is the Cairngorms National Park. Some of the best riding in the country is right on my doorstep and I never get tired of exploring.

🚵‍♀️ I started mountain biking in 2016 after attending a women’s guided ride on a borrowed bike. I bought my own mountain bike a few weeks later and I haven’t looked back.

♀️ I’m proud to be one of a handful of women in Scotland who is both a qualified British Cycling Level 3 Mountain Bike Leader and a Level 2 Mountain Bike Coach.

🏁 I’ve taken part in enduro and endurance races such as the Scottish Enduro Series, Strathpuffer and Glentress 7.

🏂 When I’m not mountain biking, I can be found snowboarding, splitboarding, wild swimming and working as a Marketing Manager for a timber company.

🥰 I love bringing like-minded people together to explore and adventure by bike. Sharing the joy of riding bikes with others and bringing new people into this amazing community is what makes me tick and it's why I started Elevate.

📅 This years guided adventure rides are currently being planned, I can't wait to share the details with you all soon.

Looking ahead to 2022, it's going to be a good one 🙌

Huge thanks for all the support so far, it means the world 🌎 ❤

Elevate Your Ride

Riding bikes is what I do and what I love and nothing makes me happier than sharing my joy of mountain biking with others 🥰

I chose the name ELEVATE because (no matter where you are starting from) raising your experience of mountain biking is my aim. Whether your goal is to ride more, ride further, explore new places, or up your skills, Elevate MTB is here to elevate your ride 🙌

I’m putting together some amazing new adventures for 2022 and will also be offering limited private coaching and guided rides. Subscribe to our newsletter through the link below to be the first to receive updates.

I am so excited for the 2022 season; I can’t wait to ride with you! 🤩

Newsletter signup: http://eepurl.com/hQogtj

2021 is coming to and end and what a year it has been!

As great friends and riding buddies, it was so amazing to team up and collaborate on RideOut Adventures. We delivered 6 incredible guided rides, exploring the very best the Cairngorms has to offer with some amazing people 🥰

For 2022, Fiona is excited to be taking the reins, running the same great adventures, just with a new name. Look out for some amazing new routes as well as some favourites 🤩

Going forward Anna has decided to focus on RideOut Coaching and her exciting new role at DMBins 😊

We've had an absolute blast running the adventures together. While we are sad not to be working together anymore, we continue to be great friends and fully intend to support each other in our solo endeavours. Oh, and you had better believe there will be some future collaborations! 👯‍♀️

Thank you ❤️

Fiona & Anna

💫 Details of 2022 adventures and new branding will be revealed very soon. Watch this space!💫

We've been having a well-earned rest after a busy summer of adventures, but 2022 plans are now underway 🤩 Keep your eyes peeled for news of next years adventures soon! 🖤

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As we wrap things up for 2021 we want to say a huge THANK YOU! 🙏

We are so grateful to have had so much support and such lovely clients in our first summer of adventures. We’re busy working away on 2022 plans, watch this space for some exciting new adventures! 🤩

Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to hear the new dates and locations. https://mailchi.mp/c59d0a9c45e4/4nerh7u49s

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Smile if you love bikes! 😃

We are all set to ride out on our last adventure of the year tomorrow. Burma Road, here we come 🙌

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What a summer it has been and the warm weather looks set to continue a while longer.

We are so incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported RideOut Adventures through coming on our rides, liking and sharing our content, kind words and more. Your support means the world to us.

There's one final chance to join a RideOut Adventure this year, with the Burma Road Adventure on 18th September. It's sure to be an amazing day, we'd love to have you along!

Fiona & Anna xx

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The first leaves might be starting to fall but summer isn't over yet! Our final adventure of the year is on Saturday 18th September and there's just a few spots left.

Join us to ride the Burma Road, near Aviemore - a classic ride that every mountain biker should experience at least once!

Just one of the dreamy views on our Discover Cairngorms Adventure 😍

Ride out with us THIS WEEKEND on the last Discover Cairngorms Adventure of the year 🙌

BOOK NOW ⬇

https://rideoutcoaching.co.uk/product/discover-cairngorms-adventure-two-days/

✨14th & 15th August - limited places available✨

Our Discover Cairngorms Adventure is an incredible guided mountain bike weekend taking in classic Cairngorms route, the Burma Road on the Saturday, and exploring the trails around wild and beautiful Glen Feshie on Sunday.

Together we will explore these wild and remote places, experience vast open space and feel energised as we seek out adventure, discover hidden gems, ride secret singletrack and meet like-minded people, making lasting memories along the way.

You'll be provided with a healthy, hearty packed lunch each day to keep you fuelled, with all dietary requirements catered for. You'll also receive an organic cotton RideOut Adventures tote bag with some lovely goodies to take away with you.

If you are travelling from out of the area and need help with accommodation recommendations, bike hire or anything else, drop us a message.

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Food is fuel! That’s why we provide all our riders with a healthy, hearty lunch to keep them going all day 😋

Lunches are made by the lovely Claire at Speyside Kitchen , who can cater for any dietary requirement 👌

Speyside Kitchen are a local catering and delivery service of made-to-order menus and oven-ready dishes. They have also just opened the fabulous SK Cafe at Badaguish, which happens to be on the doorstep of some pretty awesome biking trails. Check them out next time you are passing 😎

Badaguish Outdoor Centre
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