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 | Film Night (18th June, 18:45 ) |  |
Organised by Aberdeen cycle forum, hosted by the Belmont Cinema, and sponsored by Cycling Scotland and Nestrans. Two films:
Asiemut (Canada 2006, 56 min)
Winner of over 30 awards including , People’s Choice Award at both Banff and Dundee Mountain Film Festivals. Olivier Higgins and Melanie Carrier chose their ‘Azimuth’ : an epic journey of approximately 8000km, cycling unsupported from Mongolia to Calcutta, passing through Xinjiang, the Taklamakan Desert, Tibet and Nepal. Enduring many hardships along the way, they discover an unfamiliar world, but also they discover themselves.
Robert Millar – The High Life (UK 2007, 52 min)
A fascinating documentary, which looks at Scottish cyclist Robert Millar’s preparation for the 1986 Tour de France. Britain’s best ever Tour de France cyclist and one of the country’s most enigmatic and mysterious sportsmen, he was a giant of the major tours – of France, Spain and Italy – in the 1980s and early 90s. He remains the only English-speaking cyclist ever to be crowned King of the Mountains in the Tour de France. He retired in 1995 but he has since severed his ties with the sport, to all intents and purposes disappearing.
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| Try Cycling (April - Oct) | |
After the success of last year's initiative, The Cyclists' Touring Club, and Aberdeen Cycle Forum have teamed up to re-launch the Try Cycling initiative.
The plan is to encourage people who have not cycled before or who have not done it for a while to get back on their bikes. Rides set off (at 2pm) from and finish at Duthie Park by the pond near Riverside Drive. The free leisurely rides take place every Sunday until end of October.
For more information telephone (01224) 734799; alternatively just turn up on the day. It is necessary to phone in advance if children under 18 will be going on the ride.
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| The Great Drumtochty Challenge (1st May 200 ) | |
The Great Drumtochty Challenge, organised by the Brechin Cycle Club, is a one day mountain bike orienteering competition based on the tried and tested "Polaris" format.
Started in 1998 the event is rapidly gaining a following from mountain bikers from all over Scotland.
The event will be centred at the an old quarry site 1 mile inside Fetteresso Forest (Grid Ref: OS 764865 on map 45) and will take place in the forests of Drumtochty and Fetteresso. Registration gets underway at 8am, with the competition running from 11am through to 4pm.
See the Drumtochty Challenge website for more details and entry forms.
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| Beginers Bike Bash - Aberdeen (Sat 9th June 2007) | |
The Forestry Commission, in conjunction with Aberdeenshire Council, are hosting a Beginers Bike Bash at Kirkhill Forest. They'll have a fun obstacle course to help learn skills that can be put to good use in bike jump park afterwards. Bikes available on site.
Suitable for children aged 12 and over and adults, though under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Meet: Kirkhill main car park. See our page on Kirkhill Forest for more details of this popular facility.
Time: Come along any time from 10am to 4pm.
Bring: Warm, waterproof clothing, a bike and helmet if you have them. Bikes and helemts will be available at the forest for those who haven't got them.
Cost: Free.
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| Bike Week (June) | |
14-22 June 2008 has been confirmed as the dates for the next Bike Week. This national event, held annually in June, receives support from both government and the cycle industry. The Grampian area hosted more than a dozen events in 2005, ranging from bike to work days to family picnics.
Visit the Bike Week website for more details of 2008 events.
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| Guided Bike Ride (22nd July) | | |
Join Forestry Commission Scotland for a guided Mountain Bike Ride round the the woods of Bennachie, near Monymusk. Just bring a bike and helmet to the Bennachie Centre, begins 3pm.
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| Moray Family Rides(July & Aug 2006) | |
15th July: Fochabers - Spey Bay (9 mile round trip)
Cycle the traffic-free Speyside Way from Fochabers to Spey Bay and return. Opportunity to see ospreys, seabirds, wildlife and possibly dolphins. Bring a picnic or enjoy a snack in the Wildlife Centre at Spey Bay.
Don’t forget your helmet
Cost: Free
Advance registration essential by calling 01343 557143 during office hours.
Meet at Speyside Way Car Park, Fochabers Wood, just off the A96 opposite the Spey Bay turn-off.
Time:10am-2pm
1st Aug: Fochabers - Spey Bay (9 mile round trip)
Details as per 15th July.
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