Mountain Bike Guiding for women in Scotland
This year challenge yourself to one of our exhilarating mountain bike guided rides in some jaw-dropping, stupendously beautiful landscape here in the Tweed Valley. Discover a landscape steeped in history, ride fun trails known only to the locals and meet new biking buddies along the way.
Swift ride outs 2021
Swift Trails run mountain bike guiding in and around the Scottish Borders. Our mountain bike rides vary from “swift-ones” lasting around 1.5-2 hrs to “epics” 4-6 hours. Amazingly great value for only £30/place!
All our ride-outs are led by fully qualified Mountain Bike Leaders. We hold outdoor first aid qualifications with ITC First Ltd a recognised national awarding body for first aid training and hold insurance through British Cycling.
A good level of fitness is recommended for all rides but we ride at a sociable pace, have frequent stops and always aim to stop somewhere which serves coffee and cake!
Book Your Next Ride-Out
Choose a date from our list, check the rating and join a fully qualified group in the Scottish Borders.
Why Ride With Swift Trails
Every ride is planned around a relaxed group, reliable leaders and routes that suit your confidence on the bike.
Qualified Leaders
Every ride-out is led by a fully qualified Mountain Bike Leader who holds outdoor first aid qualifications and insurance through British Cycling.
Sociable Pace
We ride at a sociable pace with frequent stops, and we always aim to finish somewhere which serves coffee and cake.
Great Value
Swift Trails offer excellent value at only £30 per place for many of our guided rides in and around the Scottish Borders.
Choosing the Right Ride
Our rides range from short social outings to full-day adventures, so there is a route for most levels of fitness.
Short Swift-Ones
Our shorter rides last around 1.5-2 hours and are ideal for a relaxed introduction to the trails around the Tweed Valley.
Longer Epics
For riders who want more distance, our epic rides run for 4-6 hours and cover a wide range of landscape and history.
Green, Blue and Red
Each ride-out carries a GREEN, BLUE or RED rating so you can check it suits your skill and fitness before you book.
Riding Together and Building Confidence
Our groups are about sharing the trail, learning new routes and meeting other riders who enjoy the same outdoor pursuits.
Meet New Biking Buddies
Every ride gives you the chance to meet new people who share your love of mountain biking. Frequent stops make it easy to talk, compare routes and plan your next outing.
Progress at Your Own Pace
Whether you are a complete beginner or a confident rider, the sociable pace means you can build skill and fitness over time. Our courses offer a step-by-step route into guided riding.
Ride Outs
Wednesday 9th June 2021 Social MTB Ride – Pump n Jump
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Wednesday 2nd June 2021 Social Gravel Ride – Walkerburn
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Saturday 8th May 2021 Wheely Wild Women!
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2021 date TBC The Kelpies & The Falkirk Wheel
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2021 date TBC Mums & Daughters Ride
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2021 date TBC Innerleithen History Ride
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2021 Date TBC Beach ride & The John Muir Way
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2021 Date TBC Portmore Estate and the Black Barony
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2021 Date TBC West Linton Roman Road
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2021 Date TBC Cardrona to Glen Estate & Loch Eddy
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2021 date TBC Peebles to the Black Meldons
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Saturday 27th July John Buchan Way
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2021 date TBC The Three Brethren
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2021 date TBC Shepherds Cottage – Glengaber
Ride Rating
To help you decide whether the ride-outs are appropriate for your level of skill and fitness we give them a GREEN, BLUE, RED rating.
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Planning Your Day in the Saddle
Many of our ride-outs start from locations in the Tweed Valley and the Scottish Borders, so it is worth planning travel and time for a full day out. Each route is chosen to show you a different part of the landscape, from historic roads to quiet forest tracks.
Before you ride, check the date and rating for your chosen outing and make sure your bike is in good working order. If you need help with bike care, our workshops on MTB maintenance are a good place to start.
