Welcome to the Boundless Trails Inclusive Off-Road Cycling Programme for Young People, delivered in partnership with Elgin Youth Development Group / The Warehouse EYC.

The programme consists of six Saturday sessions at a variety of locations across Moray, giving young people the opportunity to develop their mountain biking skills, build confidence and explore different trails and environments.

The focus is on building confidence, developing riding skills, having fun and enjoying time outdoors together - not competition or performance. Sessions will be delivered in a small, supportive group and led by a qualified, trauma informed mountain bike leader.

Riding will be adapted to the ability, confidence and fitness of the group, with plenty of encouragement and support throughout. As the programme progresses, we will have the opportunity to explore different types of terrain and gradually take on longer and more adventurous rides.

Please note: Participants must already be able to confidently and competently ride a two wheeled bike, including steering and braking independently. These sessions are not suitable for complete beginners who are still learning to ride.

Programme dates, locations and times

Session 1 – Saturday 5th September
Fochabers Monster Trails
Time: 10am–1pm
Meeting point – Fochabers Monster Trails

Session 2 – Saturday 12th September
Fochabers Monster Trails
Time: 10am–1pm
Meeting point – Fochabers Monster Trails

Session 3 – Saturday 19th September
Oakwoods, Elgin
Time: 10am–1pm
Meeting point – Oakwoods

Session 4 – Saturday 26th September
Moray Coastal Trail
Time: 10am–2pm
Meeting point TBC, but the ride will start and finish in Elgin.

Session 5 – Saturday 3rd October
Sanquhar Woods, Forres
Time: 10am–1pm
Meeting point – Sanquhar Woods

Session 6 – Saturday 10th October
Glenlivet MTB Trail Centre
Time: 10am–4pm
Meeting point – Glenlivet MTB Trail Centre

The locations above are our planned programme, but we would like to maintain some flexibility as the sessions progress. Routes and, if necessary, locations may be adjusted depending on the young people's riding ability, confidence, fitness, what they enjoy riding, and weather/trail conditions.

The first session will take place at Fochabers Monster Trails as planned.

What to bring

Participants should bring:

• A mountain bike in safe working order

• A helmet

• Gloves

• Clothing appropriate for the weather

• A waterproof jacket if rain is forecast

• A change of clothes where appropriate

• Kneepads (optional but recommended if available)

• Trail snacks

• Plenty of water

Please make sure bikes are checked and in good working order before the first session, particularly the brakes, tyres, wheels, gears and chain. If you have any concerns about the condition or suitability of a bike, please let us know before the session. If your young person does not have a suitable mountain bike, Boundless Trails may be able to provide one for the sessions, subject to availability. Please let us know in advance if a bike is required.

For safety reasons, a young person will not be able to participate if their bike is considered unsafe to ride.

About Boundless Trails

These sessions are delivered by Boundless Trails CIC, a Moray-based social enterprise using mountain biking and the outdoors to support confidence, connection and wellbeing.

Boundless Trails CIC is fully insured through Activities Industry Mutual (AIM), including Public Liability and Professional Indemnity cover.

Participant information and consent

Please complete the form below before the first session so we have the information required to keep each young person safe and appropriately supported throughout the six-week programme.

The information provided will also help us understand any individual needs, medical information or other considerations that may be relevant while taking part.