Friendly rides at party pace

Grinding coffee over grinding gravel. Counting birds over counting carbs. Smiles over miles. Join the Trail Snail Cycle Club for an off-road social ride in the hills of Highland Perthshire.

Our culture

We are a group of people who like chat while we ride and take it easy on the uphills. If you like to get outside and not get left behind, join us on one of our upcoming rides!

Even if you’re a hundred-miles-or-bust kind of rider, you are welcome to come along for some rest and good company, just make sure you stick to our principles.

  • We are not gravel grinders, pavement pounders, or setting out to break any PR’s (unless that record comes with a side of chips). We are a group of friends who enjoy the feeling of spending time outside on two (or more) wheels. That means our rides are accessible and should not result in chafing, burning, or any other unusual sensations to your undercarriage.

  • Having spent a lot of time in the woods, I (Nick) am aware that not everyone is getting outside for the same reasons. Some are in it for the ‘gram, some need to set the bar, and others (like me) just want to get out with friends.

    Trail Snail Cycle Club is all about people and place. Bring a friend, a camera, some binoculars, something delicious to share, and don’t be afraid to hold everyone up so you can identify that cool moth—we won’t mind.

  • Many of my memories in the outdoors are of being left behind, and I know I am not alone in this. My own experiences combined with my training as a Wilderness EMT have taught me the most important lesson of all: No one gets left behind.

    On our rides we stick together as a pack and encourage everyone to speak up if they feel unsafe or uncomfortable. We want to respect nature, promote safe riding habits, and create healthy memories together. There’s only ever time for a good time.

Our rides

All of our rides are planned in advance. You can see the exact route, mileage, elevation graph, and estimated time (on the bike) so that you can make an informed decision about whether you’ll enjoy the ride.

Our members