WELCOME TO RIPA BIKE HUB
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Mountain Bike Riding Hub
for Coaching, Guiding
in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
RIPA BIKE HUB is based at Deeside Activity Park. Nestled between Aberdeenshires best riding and the Cairngorms National Park.
We offer mountain bike coaching at our own purposely made bike hub riding area, as well as guide on local trail centre at Tarland Trails and take guided rides across Royal Deeside trails and big mountain adventures or explore the beautiful hills and secret gems away from the crowds.
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We’re all about riding in peaceful places and enjoying beauty of the hills. We want to help you gain the skills and experience to ride with confidence. We provided the peace of mind that accompanies a highly experienced guide and coach.
So Ride in Peace with us.
WHO WE ARE
Meet Christopher Roper; local man and awesome mountain biker
WHAT WE DO
We offer mountain bike coaching at our local trail centres and guided rides in the glens, hills and mountains beyond.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Be prepared for everything the trail or the weather may have in store for you.
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RIDE WITH US!
Our sessions are aimed at riders looking to learn and develop new skills and techniques.
BOOK
Check out our booking calendar and pick a date to go riding.
COME SEE US AT EVENTS
We attend local events like Thrive, Limitlass & Doon Tha Brae races.
Check out our own RIPA Bike Hub Open day events
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RIPA HAS A NEW HOME!
We're now based at Deeside Activity Park. With over five hectares of gravel, woodland and open space we are perfectly set up to deliver our coaching in a purpose built area.
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We'll be doing local guided rides and meet ups from the park.
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