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An Invitation to Women 55+ — A Special 7-Week Wellbeing MTB Journey with Trail Therapy and Outride

We are proud to share a unique opportunity for women aged 55+ to take part in a 7-week wellbeing mountain bike journey with Trail Therapy and Outride at Glentress, Scottish Borders. This supportive programme blends mountain biking, mindfulness, and community connection — designed to improve confidence, wellbeing, and enjoyment of the outdoors.

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A unique programme

Trail Therapy and Outride are thrilled to invite you to take part in a unique and nurturing new programme designed especially for women aged 55 and over. This special 7-week pilot blends the proven power of Trail Therapy’s nature-based, mindfulness-led approach with the physical and emotional benefits of cycling off-road, creative journaling, and guided group support.

We believe — and research supports — that physical and emotional wellbeing are deeply interconnected. This programme is designed to help you reconnect with your body and the natural world around you, while being gently guided by our experienced Trail Therapy practitioners.

Here’s what you can expect:

  • A supportive and welcoming space, led by women, for women
  • Weekly 2-hour sessions over 7 weeks, starting Monday 3rd November at 13:30
  • Riding in nature, off-road, progressing your skills at your pace — bikes and helmets provided (e-bikes available if fitness is a concern)
  • Mindfulness practices and nature-based wellbeing activities
  • An introduction to creative journaling as a tool for reflection and growth

Whether you're looking to get moving, meet like-minded women, or simply carve out time for yourself, we’d love for you to join us.

This is a pilot programme, so spaces are limited. If it sounds like something you'd be interested in — either now or in the future — please get in touch by completing the form below.

We also welcome expressions of interest from people of all genders aged 55+ for future Trail Therapy programmes.

We can’t wait to welcome you.

DMBinS / Outride collaboration

DMBinS and California based Outride share a deep belief in the transformative power of cycling, both on and off the trail. By combining DMBinS innovative Trail Therapy model and Outride’s research-driven approach, the partnership is uniquely positioned to advance inclusive, evidence-based mental health interventions in the Scottish Borders. This collaboration not only strengthens both organisations’ missions but also opens new pathways for understanding how trail-based experiences can support mental health across the lifespan.

This partnership marks a significant and exciting expansion of Outride’s work. While the organisation has historically focused on youth programming to support social, emotional, and cognitive development, this initiative represents a step towards exploring the benefits of cycling later in life.

Outride’s support of the project was made possible in part by the Shifting Gears on Brain Health Fund, in addition to its partnership with Specialized Bicycle Components. Total support for the project, including bikes, is valued at £90K. This funding has enabled the project to mentor, support and train a small cohort of Trail Therapy Practitioners and supporting assistants through mountain bike leadership qualifications, first aid and safeguarding alongside the formal Trail Therapy Practitioner training itself.

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Image from DMBinS / Outride Launch

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New Trail Therapy Practitioners

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