Event

Hundreds of Secondary School pupils from across Scotland are taking part in the Scottish Schools’ Mountain Bike Championships (SSMBCs) being held at Comrie Croft in Perthshire next month (Thursday, 12 September 2024). 

Leading independent day school, Morrison’s Academy in Crieff is once again partnering with Comrie Croft and Scottish Cycling for the event which was named Event of the Year at the 2023 Scottish Cycling Awards ceremony. 

Now in its second year, the SSMBCs have almost 300 S1-6 pupils signed up from 60 schools across Scotland. The competing teams are traveling from as far north as Banff all the way down to the Scottish Borders and will be split into three race categories – Junior (S1/2), Intermediate (S3/4) and Senior (S5/6) – with female, male and mixed team races scheduled for the day. 

The championships aim to increase opportunities for young established racers to compete against peers in grassroots competitions, as well as encourage novice riders to get involved with the sport. With 53 girls and numerous riders new to mountain biking currently signed up to this year’s event, it’s set to be another truly inclusive National Championship!

Headline sponsor of this year’s event, Alpine Bikes, offers riders some handy advice to ensure their bikes are in tip top condition on race-day.