National Cycling Authorities
- Cycling Scotland working to make cycling in Scotland a more acceptable, attractive and practical lifestyle through training courses, cycle friendly schemes and campaigns such as āGive Me Cycle Spaceā.
- Scottish Cycling is the governing body and your gateway to all cycle sport in Scotland.
- Sustrans Supporting people to use active travel by promoting and co-ordinating the National Cycle Network and influencing policy development with the Scottish Government, local authorities and politicians.
Cycling Charities & Organisations
- CTC A charity promoting all types of cycling with campaigns such as āFill that Holeā and āRoad Justiceā.
- Cycling UK charitable membership organisation supporting cyclists and promoting bicycle use
- Transform Scotland Campaigning for a society where all travel needs are met in an environmentally sustainable way.
- Grampian Cycle Partnership working proactively to help achieve their ambitions through encouraging, developing, promoting and supporting cycling and work towards making Aberdeen city, Aberdeenshire and Moray more welcoming to cycle.
Local cycling groups
- Moray WheelersA all-inclusive group of cyclists of varying ages, meeting every Sunday morning for exercise, camaraderie, and scones.
- Elgin Cycling Club Recreational and sporting cycling events, social activities for mountain bikers, road cyclists and racers (they also have a ladies group)
- Forres Cycling Club Road races, time trials and grass track rides
- Moray Mountain Bike Club Club rides every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30pm from Bishopmill Primary car park.
- Elgin Breeze Group British Cycling led rides for women only
Mapping Tools
- Cycle Streets Like google maps but specifically designed for cyclists. Enter your start point and your end point and see the fastest route, quietest route and a balanced route.
- Cycle-Route A list of routes all across the country, including maps.
- Map My Ride Also available: Map My Run and Map My Walk. Shows tried and tested routes and allows you to add your own. Can be used with a Garmin or linked to several other fitness accounts.
- Strava Monitor your mileage, your elevation gain, calories burned and race others to be the fastest on strava segments. Can be used with a Garmin or has a useful app for smartphones.
Local Routes and Trails
To inspire you out on to your two wheels and into the outdoors, we have highlighted a few of our favourite routes for you to enjoy.Ā With routes includingĀ short and sweet circular routes, toĀ mountain bike trailsĀ andĀ longer distance routes; we have something for everyone; from beginners to the more adventurous of us out there. We also have a selection of local routes on YouTube.