The SPIN Project

Fantastic news for Kingussie. Enhancing the already cycle friendly feel with this crucial piece of infrastructure.
Well done all involved.
Kingussie Community Development Company

We are making cycling for everyday journeys easier ✅

Through our Cairngorms 2030 programme, we have awarded funding to six projects that help local communities shift up a gear and build the skills and confidence to get cycling.

Projects include developing the Grantown Bike Kitchen, expanding a community-led cycle hub at the Glenmore Visitor Centre, installing an e-bike charger in Kingussie and running cycle confidence and bike maintenance courses in Aviemore and Ballater. Plus, a National Park-wide programme to increase access to cycling for all.

Find out more about the fund recipients at the link in the comments ⬇️

Cairngorms 2030 is made possible through funding by The National Lottery Heritage Fund Scotland, with thanks to National Lottery players.

📷 Rachel Keenan

Have you seen the Autumn Joy Rides programme? We have heaps of rides running in Aviemore, Nethy Bridge and Grantown, with a new system of free signup (go to the events page on our website).
There are various rides and activities planned, as well as provision for parents and young children. We even have a trailer available free of charge! Get in touch if we can help out, or sign up online 😄

These activities are provided in partnership with Cairngorms National Park Authority, as part of Cairngorms 2030.

We have a book nook!! Waiting for the bus? The dentist? Inspiration to strike? Come grab a seat on the couch and hang out a while.

Books for reading only. Soz.

Autumn Joy Rides are here so book a free place!

With schools back, our Autumn Joy Ride programme is kicking off next week in Nethy Bridge, Aviemore and Grantown. Next week’s rides are a ‘meet the ride leader’ session with Penny and Iona, the friendly faces who will be leading the rides. Find out more on the Events page of our website, and book a free ticket 🚲 🤩 🌳

These activities are provided in partnership with CNPA, as part of Cairngorms 2030.

Help please! We’re trying to source backpacks around 40 litres in size, to equip our volunteer bike bus leaders. Do you have an old bag sitting unused in the cupboard? Donated items are key to helping us keep doing what we do, and any bags that fit the bill would be very gratefully received 😁

Next week’s Joy Rides!

Monday is Boat of Garten, and on Tuesday we’ll be meeting in Kingussie 😁

Joy Rides are relaxed, social rides of between 1 and 2 hours, with plenty of time to chat and enjoy the view. All are welcome, and if you’re struggling to source a suitable bike we will help out wherever possible. They’re free to join, just come along and say hi! Or get in touch with questions 🙂

Joy Rides are delivered in partnership with Cairngorms National Park Authorities as part of Cairngorms 2030.

Tomorrow, Tuesday 4th, Aviemore!

Pedal Picnic 0930 - 1130 & Joy Ride 1230 - 1430.

Pedal picnic is a free, relaxed, parent-child social ride, aimed at P1 - P5 with trailers and sh***un seats welcome.

We dodged the rain (and the trees with the trailer!) in Grantown today, but leaders will pack a tarp for snack-time shelter for tomorrow just incase.

Today we rode a little, ate a lot of blaeberries, put up a hammock, and played with sticks.

Free sign up available under the 'Events' section of the SPIN website.

Joy Rides 🚴‍♀️

Also tomorrow, if you're 16+ and want to get out on your bike more, then Joy Rides are for you. Build confidence, meet other cyclists, and explore our local area.

No need to sign up, meet at 1230 at Aviemore Community and Leisure Centre with a bike, helmet and suitable clothing. If you need to borrow a bike or helmet, just get in touch.

These rides are delivered in partnership with Cairngorms National Park Authority, as part of Cairngorms 2030.

Bug spotting on one of this week’s Pedal Picnics 🐛 🐞
Next week we’re in Grantown on Monday and Aviemore on Tuesday. There are spaces available on both rides, with all wee pedallers welcome! Free signup can be found on the Spin Project website under ‘events’.

These rides are delivered in partnership with Cairngorms National Park Authority, as part of Cairngorms 2030