Thrive Bike

Thrive is an annual biking festival held in Ballater. However, it is designed to attract bikers and non-bikers; young and old and every age in between; all abilities; and people from all backgrounds and walks of life.

18th to 20th Sept 2026

Scotland’s Premier Mountain Bike Festival

Ballater, Royal Deeside

Thrive is a weekend of excitement and activity for anyone and everyone. 

Every penny raised is invested back into the bike trails in the area and to help make mountain biking accessible to everyone.

Bikes

We have over 20 of the world’s top Mountain Bike and Accessory Brands showcasing their latest products and models…

Thrive is a unique opportunity to demo ride the top MTB models back to back.

To book a demo, all the information you need is  on the Demo Rides page or contact Cycle Highlands

Food and Drink

Whether you are riding, playing or watching, refuelling is key…we have a range of amazing food offerings, all provided by local Aberdeenshire businesses

For the Family

We are a family friendly event…The Clan Stunt Show, funfair, climbing wall, sender ramps, soft play, soft archery, wood carving – you name it, we have it…

The Local Environment

We love our environment and community – we will be joined by Forestry Land Scotland, Nature Scot, Police Scotland, Mountain Rescue to mention a few. You can find out what the Aberdeenshire Trail Association is working on or how you can help Aboyne Bike Park.

Thrive, Ballater
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