Ruaridh Cunningham is living proof that dreams do come true. An avid mountain biker since he was wee, Ruaridh never thought he’d grow up to make his living from his childhood passion. Scotland. A spirit of its own. https://goo.gl/AnX8ku

Raised in the beautiful countryside of the Scottish Borders, Ruaridh took to mountain biking like a natural and has gone on to become one of the rising stars of the sport. Alongside his burgeoning career, Ruaridh is also busy coaching the next generation of bikers on the same trails he rode as a youngster. He may have tackled some of toughest, most exhilarating biking terrain in the world, but no matter where his career takes him, he remains drawn as ever to the Glentress in his native Borders. It is still the place where he can really switch off and relax. In short, the perfect escape.

Just an hour away by train thanks to the recently opened Borders Railway, discover a mountain-biking mecca where you too can experience the freedom of just you, two wheels, and the trail ahead.

Discover it for yourself at www.visitscotland.com/spirit

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