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The concept of gravel biking was conceived in the USA, combining road biking with unsealed tracks and allowing the rider to explore remote areas while still pedalling efficiently on stretches of tarmac. Over the proceeding 15 years, gravel biking has...

Following the great success of the UCI's (Union Cycliste Internationale - cycling's international governing body) Cycling World Championships held in different regions of Scotland over the past couple of weeks, we were delighted to learn that the South of Scotland...

It's official! Cycling, like any outdoor activity has numerous health benefits, not just improving your overall physical fitness. Cycling outdoors can help ward off seasonal affective disorder (SAD), depression and anxiety because sunshine naturally increases serotonin, a hormone that can...

The world of cycling will turn its eyes to Scotland this summer, with a packed calendar of cycling events taking place right across the country. The UCI Cycling World Championships will introduce a packed schedule of cycling and biking events...

A brand new cycling adventure is due to be launched in time for the 2023 UCI World Championships in Glasgow and across Scotland. The World Championships will showcase all spheres of cycling, from BMX Freestyle to MTB downhill and road...

Cycling from coast to coast in the UK on a C2C biking holiday offers one of the most challenging and rewarding cycling holiday experiences in Scotland and England. There are few countries on the planet where cycling from coast to...

Picture yourself cycling across the Firth of Forth, with Scotland's beautiful capital city behind you and uninterrupted views of the iconic red Forth railway bridge to your right. This is the start of the Coast and Castles North cycling route...

Here at Trailbrakes Biking Holidays, we’ve been taking part in our own multi-day cycling trips and mountain biking adventures throughout the wilderness areas of Scotland and northern England for over 15 years. Our business began from humble beginnings, when our...

The Trailbrakes Team have been organising tailor made cycling tours and mountain biking holidays in Scotland and the rest of the UK for over 15 years. Our business began when Peter, our founder, discovered a taste for exploring many rural...