The Radavist

The simplest things provide the most compelling case for build back better. Luxury, to me, is not defined by material goods, but by the very elements that make life beautiful: friends, nature, travel and the joy of two wheels…

Filmed in June 2019 on locations around Loch Etive, The Pierhouse Hotel in Port Appin and the Isle of Lismore in Argyll, ‘Distance’ is the follow-up to ‘Wild About Argyll’, which was released in 2018. In his latest film adventurer and round the world cyclist Markus Stitz reflects on his solo bikepacking adventures in Scotland and how they help him cope with the social distancing measures during the lockdown imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pannier and Brother Cycles pulled together a great video documenting an bikepacking trip through Scotland’s Gloomy Grampians…

“Alighting the Sleeper Train at the highest, remotest station on the West Highland Line, a group of cyclists head off on an opportunistic wintry journey to ride the old-established network of gravel drove roads, only to find themselves bogged-down exploring the alluring voids in between. That’s why they’re called push bikes, after all…“

We watch a lot of videos over here, yet few come close to this level of perfection! This is the Postman:

“Clinging to the frayed edges of the ragged shores of the Isle of Harris, a singletrack path navigates its way above cliffs, around bays. Three friends make the trip to not only ride the Postman’s Path to Rhenigidale, but find out more about its history.

Until a road to the village opened in 1990, the path was the only overland link between Rhinigidale and the outside world. Kenny Mackay – the last postman to walk the track shares his stories – tales of community, survival and love.

They leave with a deeper understanding that this trail goes beyond being a simple physical connection between two places. It symbolises the emotional and practical ties to the landscapes humans call home.”

Brady Lawrence from Seattle was in attendance for Grinduro Scotland, where he made this recap video that really captures the vibes at these races. Who’s going to Japan and California?

Olly, a professional videographer and mountain bike guide made a video showcasing riding the trails of Torridon, Scotland.

What happens when three friends, stay in two bothies in Scottish Highlands while bikepacking 160km and 4300m ascent? Watch this video to find out.

This video was created to support Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland. Watch as a group of friends bikepack the Cairngorms in Scotland.

“Only a short distance from Scotland’s capital Edinburgh, East Lothian provides the right ingredients for bikepacking adventures. At 39 miles (63 km) the Go East Lothian Trail is perfect for families, microadventures and long day rides. The route is suitable for gravel, mountain and e-mountain bikes, and can be ridden in all seasons.” See more at Bikepacking Scotland!

Fabric takes us on a wild ride during Scotland’s Grinduro.

Ortlieb takes us on a trip to the Dirty Reiver 2018, a 200km dirt road race through the border region of England and Scotland.

The Braemar Mountain Festival takes place March 1st-4th in the highest and most magnificent mountains in Scotland in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. Check out more information at the Braemar Mountain Festival website.

Looking for a different kind of dirt road race in a totally different landscape? Grinduro Scotland returns this year, with registration now open. Head to Grinduro for details and check out our Reportage from last year’s event in the toolbar to the left.

The latest from Bikepacking Scotland transplants you to the Wild About Argyll Trail, Scotland’s first long-distance bikepacking route. The route totals 655 km (407 miles.)

For those of us who weren’t able to attend Grinduro Scotland, Giro made a recap video for us to enjoy on this Friday morning. Don’t forget to see Kyle’s coverage in the related sidebar for more!