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Mountain biking events in Aberdeenshire

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The epic finale of the 2025 GrALBA Series, set in the heart of the Cairngorms as part of the Thrive Mountain Bike Festival. Join a spectacular day on the trails to celebrate the gravel riding season!
  • Sun 21 Sep
  • £54-£56
Ballater, Aberdeenshire, UK

Thrive Gravel

The epic finale of the 2025 GrALBA Series, set in the heart of the Cairngorms as part of the Thrive Mountain Bike Festival. Join a spectacular day on the trails to celebrate the gravel riding season!

  • Newcomers
  • Enter online
  • Hilly
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 18 & over
  • 85 km gravel riding

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