Mixed · United Kingdom
Cycling in Aberdeen City
Aberdeen City offers a 50 km mixed route with moderate climbing on mostly cycle paths and tracks.
Aberdeen City has one main cycling route starting from Aberdeen. The route is 50 km long with a total climb of 392 m, suitable for mixed riding on a combination of surfaces including paved and unpaved.
The single route is primarily point-to-point, following the Deeside Way. It features mostly cycle paths and tracks with short sections of minor roads and main roads. The terrain is largely flat with some gentle climbing, with the steepest 500 m reaching a 7.7% gradient. The route crosses varied surfaces but is just over half paved.
What the riding is like
The riding terrain in Aberdeen City is mostly flat with 72% flat sections and moderate climbing at 17%, the steepest sustained gradient being 7.7% over 500 m. The single 50 km route involves approximately 392 m of climbing. The route surface is mixed with 52% paved and 47% unpaved sections. The road mix shows 62% cycle path, 15% track, minor and quiet roads each at 8%, and a small percentage on main roads and paths. The climbs are moderate rather than steep or mountainous.
Cycling infrastructure
The routes include 30.8 km of cycle path, 1.3 km of main roads without cycle lanes, and 3.2 km of roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more.
Best time to ride
The best months to ride are July and August when temperatures reach 17°C, offering the most favourable conditions.
Riding in Aberdeen City in numbers
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- 50 km
- 50 km
- 392 m
Where to start in Aberdeen City
Rides in Aberdeen City
When to ride Aberdeen City
Best months: Jul to Aug.
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