Rosie Baxendine - Bikepacking Guide, Scotland

04/12/2024

Super excited that the 5 mins version of Three Wherl Drive - the film that Neil Russell and I produced - has made it into The Big Bike Film Night line up for 2025 🥳🥳

26/11/2024

Awesome day down at Kielder Forest with and for the opening of upgraded (after Storm Arwen destruction) trails.
Lovely flowy non-technical (but steep in places!) routes suitable for all cycles 👌🏼

23/11/2024

A two jackets and mountaineering gloves kind of day yesterday! But WOW, what a day 😍👌🏼Absolutely stunning pedal around my local trails.

16/11/2024

today trying to remember how to ride a hardtail after years of riding rigids 😆
(I'm taking the photo - I definitely don't look that pro 😆)

25/10/2024

I also do guided day rides. They aren't gravel. They aren't mtb. They aren't fast.
They are simply off-road view-tastic cycling goodness.
A great tour around Blair Atholl area today for a client.

18/10/2024

So looking forward to this 😍❤️

Thank you to everyone who registered interest for our first ever bikepacking trip to Loch Ossian next year.

We've been blown away by how many of you want to join us. If you've not done it yet, remember to pop your name down so we can send you more details on our plans and let you know when tickets will be released.

We're working hard behind the scenes to pull everything together for an amazing trip, so those who signed up will get an email update soon.

Follow the link on our bio or on the latest update email to register interest. 😃🤩🙌

18/10/2024

What a morning for a swim 🥰💙
I wish autumn lasted longer. I suspect the storms that are due over the weekend will wipe out most of these leaves.

15/10/2024

Belated day 2 pics. What a way to finish my 5th season as a bikepacking guide ❤️
Just a few more day trips, then I'm going into hibernation for the winter (or more realistically, I'll be off out with my bivvi 😆)
Thank you yet again to all my amazing clients - I love showcasing my favourite views and places and chatting all things bikepacking 🙌🥰
2025 dates will be released in the new year - with previous clients having booking priority.

13/10/2024

Day 1 guiding the last trip of the year - blinding low autumn sun, lashing rain, sub-zero wind chill, ominous grey clouds, bright golden foliage, double rainbows, flashes of blue skies, snow topped mountains.
❤️👌🏼
An amazing array of colours and weather!

12/10/2024

Booking guiding in October is always a bit of a risk. But today the weather was kind to us (considering the forecast!) And we got sunny spells in between rain and hail!
I always get excited seeing snow on the hills 😍❄️❄️

08/10/2024

Neil Russell works tirelessly and passionately to offer adaptive riding opportunities for people in Scotland and to raise the profile and awareness of the sport. He truly deserves this award and recognition 👏👏👏

Unfortunately I was unable to attend todays award ceremony at Cycling Scotland annual conference in Glasgow. However, I am so honoured and grateful to have been given the award of:

Cycling Champion of the Year 2024

Its lovely to be recognised for the work I do with ARC but as you all know, ARC really wouldn’t be what it is if it wasn’t for the amazing support and encouragement we receive from Jane Wilkinson, Rosie Baxendine, Mike Thomas, Kerry MacPhee, Ani Barber, Robyn Wilkinson, Lynsey Barclay… and so so many other people. It’s been an amazing two years and as we go into our third year, it looks like things are going to be even bigger and better.

Thank you everyone for the award, the support and the enthusiasm for what Adaptive Riders Collective is all about.

03/10/2024

Join Adaptive Riders Collective CIC for an Off-Road Adaptive Cycling Residential Course!

After a hugely successful course in 2024 we are delighted to be back again in 2025. This residential course is designed for riders of all levels of experience, offering a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills, connect with nature, and enjoy the great outdoors in an inclusive environment.

📅 Dates: 23rd - 27th June 2025
📍 Location: Glenmore Lodge, Aviemore, Cairngorms National Park

What’s included?
✅ 3 full days of riding in the Cairngorms National Park
✅ 2 half days of riding around Glenmore Forest
✅ Wide selection of adaptive cycles for hire
✅ Optional evening rides and activities
✅ Access to an onsite workshop & mechanics
✅ Safe storage for your equipment
✅ Charging facilities for cycle batteries
✅ Accessible accommodation and the option to bring a support rider or family member

Find out more here: https://www.able2adventure.co.uk/courses/adaptive-riding-course

To book or find out more please email [email protected]

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