Sport In Profile UK Issue 05 | Page 65

Trail grades are split between those for cross-country single track trails and those for bike parks and forest roads. 7stanes mountain biking Skills area Perfect for warm ups and choosing a grade Green Easy – Suitable for beginners in good health with basic bike skills Blue Moderate – For riders in good health with basic offroad riding skills Red Difficult - Proficient mountain bikers with good off-road riding skills & fitness Black Severe - Expert mountain bikers with high level of fitness. The 7stanes Mountain Biking Community Interest Company The 7 Stanes Community Interest Company (CIC) is a not for profit organisation set up following the red uction in public sector funding and works hard to sustain the 7stanes project by increasing visitor numbers and generate revenue in order to ensure the project is self-funding for the benefit of 7stanes and the economy of the South of Scotland. Forestry Commission Scotland is responsible for the management of the trails Ae The Talking Head Stane Trails available: Skills Area, Green Route (AE Valley Route), Blue Route (The Larch View Route), Red Route (Ae Line – Scottish Power Renewables Trail), 2 Orange bike park graded trails (The Shredder/Ae Downhill) Ae is just 20 miles from the M74 in Dumfries and Galloway but visiting this Stane takes you to another world entirely. With a variety of trails including an extreme rated downhill section it has plenty to offer regardless of your skill level. www.7stanesmountainbiking.com - Twitter : @7Stanes www.sportip.biz 65