Our Work
Trails
To develop and sustain Scotland as a premier riding destination we help ensure that the right trails are in the right place, and built and managed by the right people.
Big Autumn Announcements at the Scottish MTB Gathering – New Trail Guidance, Committee Recruitment, Business Launchpad, and Community Workshops
We’ve got a lot happening at DMBinS right now — all focused on shaping the next decade of mountain biking in Scotland. From new national guidance on trail management, to opportunities for riders, businesses, and volunteers to get involved. Here’s what’s new!
We’ve launched our brand new Trail Management Guidance for Mountain Bikers — developed with support from the UK Trails Project and reviewed by Forestry and Land Scotland.
This guide gives practical, easy-to-follow advice for trail associations, community groups, and land managers on how to work together to create and maintain sustainable trails with no unnecessary hazards. It covers everything from permits and licences to Sustainable Trails Plans and Memoranda of Understanding, helping you choose the right management model for your local trails.
Our aim?
“The right trails, in the right place, managed by the right people, for the long term.”
You can download the full guidance now.
We’re recruiting! If you’ve got skills in outdoor recreation, community development, tourism, health, fundraising, or sustainability — and a passion for mountain biking — this is your chance to make a difference.
Our committee helps guide the work of DMBinS and Scottish Cycling, shaping the strategic direction of mountain biking in Scotland.
Read more and get your application in now!
Applications close 1st December 2025.
We’ve also launched First Tracks — the UK’s first dedicated business incubator for mountain bike, cycling and outdoor start ups and entrepeneurs.
It’s designed to help innovative new businesses grow with mentoring, funding connections, and access to our incredible outdoor industry network.
Find out more → Read the full story
We want you to help shape the Strategy for Scottish Mountain Biking, 2026–2036.
Join one of our upcoming workshops and share your ideas about the future of mountain biking in Scotland — from trails and volunteering to health, events, and tourism.
📍 Dalbeattie – 24 Nov 2025
📍 Dunkeld – 25 Nov 2025
📍 Laggan – 8 Dec 2025
📍 Banchory – 9 Dec 2025
Colin Slater, Independent Chair of the Scottish MTB Consortium, sums it up perfectly:
“These workshops are about listening to the people who make mountain biking what it is — from riders and volunteers to clubs, trail associations, and community groups.”
From sustainable trail partnerships and business growth to strategic planning and volunteering, these projects show the strength of Scotland’s mountain bike community.
Together, we’re working towards making Scotland the best place in the world to ride a mountain bike.
Our Work
Health
Mountain biking can play a role in making Scotland healthier. By increasing participation, through targeted programmes, we aim to help make our amazing country a healthier and happier nation.
Our Work
Destinations
Our work focuses on building on our key destination's strengths, pushing for development and supporting areas and businesses to improve the experience for riders.
Our Work
Innovation
We work with Edinburgh Napier University, through MTBCOS, and our enterprise agencies - encouraging businesses to develop and promote new products and services for mountain bikers contributing significantly to the sustainable growth of Scotland’s economy.
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