At Edinburgh Napier, we’re passionate about making a difference in mountain biking and cycling through our world-class research, innovation and partnerships.
2023 was an epic year for cycling in Scotland with the UCI Cycling World Championships taking place across the country, and the Mountain Bike Cross Country and Marathon events were staged at Glentress, home of Bike Innovation Scotland. 2027 will see the first time that the Tour de France has ever visited Scotland, when the prestigious Grand Départ leaves Edinburgh on 2 July.
To respond to the massive growth in popularity of cycling as a mode of travel, health pursuit or elite sport, Edinburgh Napier is working together with South of Scotland Enterprise and Scottish Borders Council, and with funding from the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal, to transform Caerlee Mill in Innerleithen into a new Mountain Bike Innovation Centre. Set to open in 2027, it will offer new teaching and research opportunities, as well as supporting businesses to develop innovative products and services.
Learn more about our commitment to research, education and innovation in mountain biking.