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Nurture Your Adventurous Spirit - Wild Scotland launches new film to motivate visitors and locals to try a new experience or learn something new

Nurture Your Adventurous Spirit – Wild Scotland launches new film to motivate visitors and locals to try a new experience or learn something new

August 16, 2022
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General, Inspiring People, Pictures, Videos

A new film has been launched by Wild Scotland and celebrates Scotland’s unique nature and wildlife offering. The film, produced by Edinburgh-based filmmaker Markus Stitz,…

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Who needs gears? Well one is fine.

Who needs gears? Well one is fine.

January 10, 2015
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Bikepacking, General Bike Stuff

Welcome 2015, a new year, new challenges. New bikes even. I am chuffed that my first commission for Scotland Outdoors is out now, my very…

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My Ogre carried me 34,000 kilometres around the wo My Ogre carried me 34,000 kilometres around the world. Almost 10 years later, its successor is now in the planning.It’ll be a rigid mountain bike, handmade in Scotland by Steven Shand of @willowbike and built for two very exciting projects this October - and more adventures afterwards.I’m looking forward to sharing more as the bike takes shape - watch this space!
Is it even possible not to fall in love with #bike Is it even possible not to fall in love with #bikepacking in 🇳🇴?These are a few moments from cycling @cyclenorway’s National Gravel Route 1 - through quiet forests, dramatic mountain landscapes and beautiful national parks. The kind of journey that reminds me why I love travelling by bike - and a journey best shared - my brother was a fab travel companion. #gravel
Bikes - great company and amazing morning light. A Bikes - great company and amazing morning light. All of this for free - the only thing the @edinburghdawnpatrol will cost you is a smile. Join us - 5.40am on Tue & Thu at St Andrew Sq, or Wed at Cairngorms Coffee for the gravel shredders. Summer in Edinburgh is a wonderful time to get on your bike early! Tag a friend in the comments to spread the 🚲💚
From beautiful beaches to abandoned mines, Fife ha From beautiful beaches to abandoned mines, Fife has an incredible mix of routes for gravel, road, mountain and all-road bikes.I’ve been working with @welcometofife to bring them all together in one place, making it easier than ever to plan your next adventure. Six of these routes also feature in my Gravel Rides Edinburgh, Fife & the Lothians guidebook, and to help inspire your summer riding I’m offering free UK postage on all book orders throughout July.There are now 60 routes to choose from on Komoot, with everything from short spins to full-day adventures. And if you’re travelling from Edinburgh, the free Inner Forth Bike Bus runs every Sunday, dropping you at Newmills, Charlestown and Kincardine - perfect starting points for exploring Devilla Forest, the Fife Coastal Path and the spectacular shoreline.Routes: komoot.com/user/welcometofifeBooks: markusstitz.com/booksWhere will you ride first?
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 Super excited to launch a brand new film next Tuesday at 7pm BST, documenting the inaugural Gralloch Ultra.Featuring Jenny Tough, Josh Reid, Gavin Cooper, Liz Stafford and many more, the film takes you on a wild ride through the stunning landscapes of Galloway Forest Park. From fast gravel roads to remote forest tracks, it captures not only the challenge of the event, but also the spirit of the riders who took it on.The film premieres on both my YouTube channel and The Gralloch’s YouTube channel.See you on Tuesday at 7pm BST!
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 Celebrating #worldbikeday with friends - no better way to do this than taking the free @innerforth Bike Bus and ride route 6 from Gravel Rides Edinburgh, Fife & East Lothian.The bike bus is back each Sunday & stops at Newmills and Charlestown in Fife, from where you can pick up the route - with excellent coffee stops in Dunfermline, Newmills & Torryburn. To celebrate, I made this route & a few more from the book available for free on my Komoot profile - 👉 link in bio.
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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
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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