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Today’s contribution is two photos from the Hebridean Island Hopper riders after cycling to the top of the Quiraing on the Isle of Skye and from the Kylerhea ferry, again on Skye.

Cycling through the Outer Hebrides is a journey through a landscape where humans have had a clear impact on the landscape.

My second photo for today is from a short hike to a small summit opposite the Steingletscher in Switzerland. All the cyclists in our group had passed through and were now descending to the hotel. My fellow guide was at the hotel to greet them. I decided this was a good opportunity to climb upwards for a better view of the glacier. On my way up I was delighted to spot two Ibex and managed to get this photo of them, with the glacier in the background. Moments like these are rare but important to grab when you can. Being able to switch off, even for half an hour, and recharge my batteries means I can return to work feeling fresh and ready to get into guide mode again.

25 years ago my wife introduced me to the Outer Hebrides. She had spent a large number of family summer holidays on North Uist as she was growing up, and the islands hold a special place in her heart. 

Sir Chris Hoy is as humble and incredibly kind and generous as you would expect. I don't have heroes, but Sir Chris is an inspiration to me as a cyclist and even more so as a role model for someone who has an amazing outlook on life.

I took this photo of a Canadian couple on our Hebridean Way trip as they cycled along the Golden Road on Harris in the Outer Hebrides.