Fresh air, dramatic and eye catching scenery and big spaces. These are just a few of the many reasons why cycling is big in Scotland! Even Edinburgh city itself boasts a higher than average number of cyclists and bike enthusiasts.
Throughout the country there are cycling and mountain biking routes and trails to suit all ages with varying degrees of difficulty. Off road trails nestling deep in forests provide a challenge for even the most experienced cyclist. But of course there are tranquil roads and marked routes for cycle touring too. Scotland has been named as 'one of the hottest places to ride in the world', by the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA).
110,000 people have owned an off-road style car
27.3% (1,165,000) of the population own a bicycle
28,000 have spent over £350 on a bike in the last 12 months
306,000 cycle regularly
53,000 take part in extreme sports such as BMX riding or skateboarding
149,000 watch BMX-ing, skateboarding etc on TV
137,000 watch mountain biking on TV
Come and check out the very latest developments in bikes, cycling and off-roading.
7 Stanes
Stand 108-118
If exploring the 7 Stanes by mountain bike is your thing, then pop by their stand to find out more about the mountain bike trails on the Destination Dumfries & Galloway stand.
Cycling Scotland
Stand tbc
Cycling Scotland is the national cycle promotion organisation for Scotland. They are working to establish cycling as an acceptable, attractive and practical lifestyle option. And they want to make Scotland a nation of cyclists.
Mountain Bike Network
Stand 108-118
If you love mountain biking you’ll love Dumfries and Galloway. Home to five of the world famous 7stanes mountain bike trails and Drumlanrig – one of the UK’s premier private mountain biking venues.
Pocket Mountains
Stand 26
Publishers of accessible and inspiring pocket sized guidebooks for anyone who likes a bit of an adventure.
Trailbrakes
Stand 108-118
Visit Trailbrakes on the Destination Dumfries & Galloway stand. Their aim is to offer completely unique and flexible mountain biking holidays and cycling tours throughout Scotland and the UK.
Wheelsmith.co.uk
Stand 8
Wheelsmith.co.uk make a range of specialist handbuilt bicycle wheels for all types of bikes. They have been specialist wheelbuilders since 1986, making wheels for road and track, time trial, Cyclocross, touring, MTB and BMX. Pop by their stand to see the latest wheel technology.
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