The Mountains of Europe
My second photo for today was taken on a short hike to a small summit opposite the Steingletscher in Switzerland.
Cycling the Hebridean Way
25 years ago my wife introduced me to the Outer Hebrides. Growing up, she had spent a large number of family summer holidays on North Uist, and the islands hold a special place in her heart.
Meeting and riding with Sir Chris Hoy
Sir Chris Hoy is an inspiration to me as a cyclist and even more so as a role model with his amazing outlook on life.
The Golden Road, Harris, Outer Hebrides
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.
A year in 20 photographs
2024 has been a fantastic year and we want to celebrate with some of our favourite images from guiding cyclists around Scotland and beyond.
American Flyer
In 1985, 23 year-old American cyclist Andy Hampsten won stage 20 of the Giro d’Italia. He was riding with Jim Ochowitz’s 7-Eleven team, which had just turned professional that year and relocated to Europe.
The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The realist adjusts the sails.
60 miles in two hours and six minutes; I had never ridden my bike so fast for so long and I probably never will again.
Scot from Skinny Tyres Cycling Tours reflects on a life of cycling
It sometimes surprises me how much cycling has been part of my life. Although it is my day job, it has always been a passion and even now it is much more than just a way to earn a living.
The Snow Roads Audax
Audax rides started in Europe a little over one hundred years ago. The name, derived from the word audacious, was chosen to reflect the challenging nature of these events.
Cycle the Hebridean Way in 2024
The Hebridean Way on the Outer Hebrides is unlike any other bike ride in the UK, quite possibly Europe.
