OPEN ROADS RETREAT
A WEEKEND OF SELF-DISCOVERY AND CYCLING
RECHARGE YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH CYCLING
Escape the world for a few days and join us for a very special cycling retreat in the heart of Scotland.
This unique weekend will help you focus on what you really love about cycling, and tackle those niggling psychological barriers that can sometimes hold you back.
Your retreat experience is crafted around three key features:
BIKE – Group rides in the stunning countryside
MIND – High-impact course in Mental Cycling
BODY – Restorative yoga developed specifically for cyclists
Plus fantastic food and accommodation, exclusive access to experts, guest speakers, and free kit!
A CYCLING HOLIDAY WITH A DIFFERENCE
BIKE
Enjoy 3 guided group rides in the stunning Scottish countryside. Our rides are led by British Cycling qualified ride leaders, so you’re in the best hands. We tailor rides for groups of similar cyclists, so you can choose from road or gravel, long or short, and lumpy or flat (well, flattish). Nobody gets left behind, and the focus is 100% on enjoyment, not endurance.
MIND
Explore the powerful benefits of becoming an expert in yourself with a series of fun and accessible sessions from The Mental Cyclist. We’ll help you understand what’s really going on inside your head when you ride, and how to change it. Then you’ll take your learning out on the road, confident that you can do anything you want to do on your bike.
BODY
Discover our unique yoga practice developed by cyclists for cyclists. It will help you improve your flexibility, increase your strength, protect your body against injury, and bolster your resilience. Best of all, you’ll learn to love deep relaxation and recovery techniques. Suitable for absolute beginners right through to experts.
A STUNNING RURAL RETREAT IN THE HEART OF SCOTLAND
ACCOMODATION
Choice of shared and single bedrooms. Comfortable communal workspaces for group sessions and meals. And, of course, secure bike storage.
HOSPITALITY
Enjoy locally sourced 100% organic cuisine prepared freshly on site. Vegetarian and vegan options are stars of the show, never an afterthought.
COMMUNITY
Relax and ride with a group of 12 fellow cyclists. Share your experiences and support one another on your personal cycling journeys.
BIKE + MIND + BODY
BEAUTIFUL RIDES, SELF-DEVELOPMENT, RESTORATIVE YOGA
+EXTRAS
Make the very most of your weekend with these add-on modules.
+SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS
Enjoy inspirational after-dinner speeches and cosy group chats with very special guests from the world of cycling.
SAMPLE ITINERARY
THURSDAY AFTERNOON
— Arrive at retreat
THURSDAY EVENING
— Group dinner
— Introduction to The Mental Cyclist (TMC)
FRIDAY MORNING
— Group breakfast
— Pre-ride briefing
— Group ride
FRIDAY AFTERNOON
— Restorative yoga
— TMC session
— Bike fit or bike maintenance (optional)
FRIDAY EVENING
Group dinner with guest speaker
TMC session
SATURDAY MORNING
— Group breakfast
— Pre-ride briefing
— Group ride
SATURDAY AFTERNOON
— Restorative yoga
— TMC session
— Bike fit or bike maintenance (optional)
SATURDAY EVENING
— Group dinner with guest speaker
— TMC session
SUNDAY MORNING
— Breakfast
— TMC session
— Yoga + visualisation
SUNDAY AFTERNOON
— Group ride
— Round-up and depart
BOOK YOUR RETREAT NOW
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REVIEWS
I learned so much about what really motivates me as a cyclist – and what really doesn’t! It’s made a world of difference to the way I approach my cycling, all of it positive 🙂
I was a bit nervous as I’m a relatively newbie to cycling and I hate hills! But the gentle introduction to mental cycling made me realise that I’ll ride my bike for the rest of my life.
