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Speed of Light - in pictures

Speed of Light – in pictures

September 2, 2012

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While I love riding solo, some adventures are made

While I love riding solo, some adventures are made special by the people you share them with. That was certainly true of this year’s Gralloch Ultra, and I’m delighted that you’re among the first to watch my latest documentary about the race (on YouTube - link in bio).Over 323 kilometres, the route winds through the wild heart of Galloway, crossing vast forests, quiet lochs and seemingly endless gravel roads. It’s a journey that tests body and mind, but also reveals the generosity, humour and determination that define the ultra-distance community.Alongside the UCI Gravel Race on the same weekend, the Gralloch Ultra reveals a different side of gravel cycling. It isn’t just about racing; it’s about adventure, discovery, resilience and the simple joy of exploring remarkable landscapes together.The film follows riders including Jenny Tough, Josh Reid, Gavin Cooper and Liz Stafford, each bringing their own story to the trails of Galloway. They are just some of the people who make the ultra-distance cycling community such a special group to be part of. I hope you enjoy watching the film as much as I enjoyed telling their story, and that it inspires your own next adventure.Excited what 2027 has in store, enjoy watching the film.#gravel

4 days #bikepacking with my brother from Trondheim

4 days #bikepacking with my brother from Trondheim to Ruten. Breathtaking views, amazing riding & stunning views from the places we choose to rest for the night. And all of this with easy logistics, chapeau #Norway.

Super excited to launch a brand new film next Tues

Sometimes it’s nice not having to plan a route mys

Sometimes it’s nice not having to plan a route myself.My brother Matthias is visiting 🇳🇴 and I joined him from Trondheim on the excellent National Gravel Route 1 from @cyclenorway - we packed 2,000m of climbing in, found a great spot to camp & will continue our ride tomorrow. Top work from Matthew! #gravel #norway

While I spent much of my cycling life on solo expe

While I spent much of my cycling life on solo expeditions, sharing these incredible places with others has become even more rewarding.Here are a few moments from last week’s journey along Norway’s spectacular Mjølkevegen.It was a privilege to guide the trip and capture these memories through my camera. I’ll be back in September alongside Mark Beaumont for another week of riding through some of Norway’s most breathtaking landscapes.If you love big mountain scenery, great company and the simple joy of exploring by bike, we have just two rooms left on our September trip.Link in bio.#gravel #norway #valdres #cyclingnorway

Edinburgh was hot this week - which demonstrated a

Edinburgh was hot this week - which demonstrated another huge benefit of early morning rides: the temperatures are still bearable for cycling. And for once it was gorgeous sitting outside Cairngorm Coffee after the Dawn Patrol, enjoying the sunshine - it felt almost Mediterranean - abd doesn’t happen that often in Scotland!Between Dawn Patrols I also managed to fit in a few early morning book deliveries by bike. I’m now in Norway for two weeks of riding and exploring, but if you order a copy of Gravel Rides Edinburgh, Fife & the Lothians while I’m away, I’ll make sure it reaches you when I’m back - by bike or Royal Mail. Or simply join the Dawn Patrol - 5.40am at St Andrew Sq on Tue & Thu, and Cairngorms Coffee on Wed for the gravel ride. Link for books in my bio - check out @edinburghdawnpatrol for more.

Weekend inspiration 🚴☀️ Looking for a bike ride t

Weekend inspiration 🚴☀️Looking for a bike ride this Sunday? Three routes in my new guide book Gravel Rides Edinburgh, Fife & The Lothians are easily accessible using the free Inner Forth Bike Bus, which runs every Sunday from Port Edgar until the end of September. It’s a brilliant way to leave the car behind and explore some of Fife’s best gravel riding. Better still, these routes wind through beautiful woodlands, offering plenty of shade on warm summer days.Check out @innerforth for the timetable, and if you’d like a copy of the book, you’ll find the link in my bio.

Back in 🇳🇴 and looking forward to exploring the st

Back in 🇳🇴 and looking forward to exploring the stunning landscapes of Jotunheimen National Park and the Mjølkevegen by bike from Monday with a group of journalists and tour operators. Follow along in my stories over the coming days - or, if you’d like to experience these magical mountains yourself, there are still a few places available to join me and Mark Beaumont from 6–13 September. Details via the link in my bio.#gravel #norway

The cycling paradise that is the @cateraneco - nic

The cycling paradise that is the @cateraneco - nice to see the response so far for the new Alyth Gravel Network. Let’s make Alyth the cycling hub in Perthshire - there’s soooooo much to explore. Check out the Ecomuseum’s website for more. #gravel

I got asked to do a #showreel for my drone work -

I got asked to do a #showreel for my drone work - happy to share some of my best moments from the last years. Filmed on DJI Air 3 & Mini Pro 4. Enjoy the journey! #dji

The magic of cycling in the Cateran Ecomuseum in e

The magic of cycling in the Cateran Ecomuseum in eastern Perthshire & Angus. A great few days showing Andy from the Sunday Post & Alastair from the Scotsman around the new Alyth Gravel Network to explore this beautifully quiet corner of 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 & check out the great hospitality. Routes are available on @cateraneco website & Komoot.#gravel #scotland

Second front cover for @cyclingweeklymagazine - an

Second front cover for @cyclingweeklymagazine - and a big feature to share my passion for early morning rides with @edinburghdawnpatrol & @oslodawnpatrolThe image was shot at the impromptu Dawn Patrol at @cyclingworldeurope in Düsseldorf this year - on one of the most beautiful morning I had in 2026.

Some very good reasons why I love to run one Dirt

Some very good reasons why I love to run one Dirt Dash outside of Scotland. An amazing start & finish at @yhawhitby - the friendly people & the amazing landscape. @dirtdash_cc time tomorrow!

Why would you want to get up at 5am to ride your b

Why would you want to get up at 5am to ride your bike? A question I asked @hans.flensted - founder of the @oslodawnpatrol and riders from the @edinburghdawnpatrol for my latest feature for Cycling Weekly. Cycling’s superpower is building communities that are inspirational. What Hans has created in Oslo is an amazing bunch of like-minded people. If you are new to Oslo or visiting - I can’t think if any better way to get to know the city than the ODP. The same applies to Edinburgh and any other Dawn Patrol out there. These are images from our photoshoot on the route last Sunday. I am looking forward to the finished feature next week - and being back in 🇳🇴 for more adventures. In the end of June for a press trip on the Mjolkevegen - and from 6-13 September as guide & photographer on a gravel trip on the Mjolkevegen & Tusenmetren (link in my bio for more infos).#oslodawnpatrol

Norway gravel summer vibes. Hard to beat - nice lo

Norway gravel summer vibes. Hard to beat - nice loop from Tveter to Moss - ferry to Horten (free) and then a nice 35km loop on other side - and all the way back again.

Celebrating #worldbikeday with friends - no better

A small story from Gravel Rides Edinburgh, Fife &

A small story from Gravel Rides Edinburgh, Fife & the Lothians. I’ll be back in Edinburgh on Sunday, and deliveries by 🚴‍♂️ will resume on Monday. It’s been great meeting many of you in person, and I’m looking forward to signing and delivering more copies over the coming weeks. 👉 Link to order in bio #gravel #edinburgh

Picture yourself riding through Norway’s wild moun

Picture yourself riding through Norway’s wild mountain landscapes, gravel crunching beneath your tyres and endless views stretching out ahead.Pack your bags and join us for an adventure to remember in #Norway.This August marks 10 years since I returned from my round-the-world trip, a good reason to celebrate.From 6 - 13 September, you can join me and @mrmarkbeaumont - who has cycled around the world twice - for eight days of magical gravel riding on the Mjølkevegen.We’ll ride in a small group, share stories from the road, and enjoy big views, smooth gravel, proper beds and great food each evening.I’ll bring my cameras too, so you’ll not only enjoy the journey - you’ll have the memories to take home afterwards.We have only 5 spots left. Join us! The link to book is in my bio - or drop me a message with any question you have. #endlessgravel

Some of my favourite moments from the Dexshell Cat

Some of my favourite moments from the Dexshell Cateran Dirt Dash - captured on camera. Organising the @dirtdash_cc events is hugely rewarding, and this weekend was no different. With Louise and Bob I had an amazing team supporting me, and thanks also to everyone working hard to feed us! And to Komoot & Carradice for supporting the event.It’s been great to see all the positive feedback from riders. One rider described the route as a “mini Highland Trail” - and as Alan’s event was my own introduction to #bikepacking, I think there’s definitely something in that comparison. For most riders there were a few proper Type II fun moments: pushing through steeper climbs and boggy bits, balanced by cracking descents, remote trails and stunning scenery.I’m already looking forward to doing it all again in Yorkshire soon, and hopefully seeing some of you in Dunoon later this year too. It was also brilliant to finally have a proper chat with Jack Thurston on Friday evening at Alyth Cyclery - and show him some beautiful Lost Lanes around the Cateran Ecomuseum.Full gallery link in bio. #gravel #bikepacking

Launch day - Gravel Rides Edinburgh, Fife & the Lo

Launch day - Gravel Rides Edinburgh, Fife & the Lothians. Loved working on this with @vertebrate_publishing - and also really appreciate the support from @welcometofife for the bikepacking bonus route - as well as sharing some rides with @joshreids & @mrmarkbeaumont Enjoy the routes (signed copies are available through link in my bio).#gravel

Follow on Instagram

Experience the atmosphere and wild beauty of @grallochgravel Ultra, a 323km gravel race through the Galloway Forest Park in southwest Scotland.The Gralloch returns for 2027, taking place from 14–16 May. More information can be found at https://www.grallochgravel.com/ultra. The film follows @Josh-Reid & @JennyTough_ and other riders as they take on the demanding route through forests, lochs and high passes, and captures both the physical toll of the distance and the camaraderie that defines ultra-distance riding. It is supported by Maxxis, Genesis and Restrap.

The Gralloch Ultra 2026

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

Join us for the Edinburgh Dawn Patrol

How should an early morning start? With a bike ride & coffee. We had both

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