April 2015

The Edinburgh Festival of Cycling 2015 has been launched

I was lucky to be part of something pretty special yesterday. About 150 primary school kids and their parents were accompanied by Team Scotland cyclists…

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The Capital Trail – the story so far

April 10, 2015

markusstitz

Bikepacking, Events, General, Scotland

I was looking around me and felt pretty lost, somewhere in West Lothian. So close to Edinburgh, yet in this moment it felt further away…

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Here’s inspiration for your next cycle https://www.komoot.com/user/welcometofife

The Kingdom of Cycling - Fife #gravel

The Gralloch Ultra is a 323km gravel endurance race through Galloway Forest Park in southern Scotland. This documentary follows riders including Jenny Tough, Josh Reid, Gavin Cooper and Liz Stafford through the inaugural event.The film captures both the physical toll of the distance and the camaraderie that defines ultra-distance riding, as riders take on the demanding route through forests, lochs and high passes. The Gralloch returns for 2027, taking place from 14–16 May. More information can be found at https://www.grallochgravel.com/ultra. The film is supported by Maxxis, Genesis and Restrap.

The Gralloch Ultra 2026 | 323km Gravel Race in Scotland

A new film from Bikepacking Scotland captures the endurance, atmosphere and wild beauty of The Gralloch Ultra, a 323km gravel race through the Galloway Forest Park in southwest Scotland.

Teaser Gralloch Ultra - Film launching at 7pm 14 July #cycling #gravel #ultra

Check out bikepackingscotland.com/books for more infos.

Stories from trails in my new Gravel Rides Edinburgh book #gravel

My new book is now available to buy - and you can order your signed copy directly from me here: https://forms.gle/pZFkCBDDDsb1PQRW9

Are you already planning your Tour de France stay in Edinburgh? I have an idea for you! #gravel

Route 6 from Gravel Rides Edinburgh, Fife & the Lothians https://bikepackingscotland.com/books/

What does Fife #gravel look like? Watch this to find out.

Join me on Tue & Thu in Edinburgh at 5.40am at St Andrew Sq to join in.

Another happy #edinburghdawnpatrol - cycle communities are special

Join me at Gamma in Edinburgh for the launch, or come on a Dawn Patrol each Wed at 5.40am. Or get the book for much more infos! Talk: https://www.entrycentral.com/gravelridesedinburgh Dawn Patrol: https://www.instagram.com/edinburghdawnpatrol/ Books: https://forms.gle/t19giDZPJowKvqKb7

2 weeks until launch - But you don't have to wait, order your copy to ride #gravel in #edinburgh

They are not races - the Dirt Dashes are 2-day bikepacking events where you can explore without being rushed.https://dirtdash.cc/

What are the Dirt Dashes? Let me explain #gravel #bikepacking

The Edinburgh Festival of Cycling 2015 has been launched

The Capital Trail – the story so far