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Scotty Laughland’s Home Trails – Video
Absolutely epic locations in this one! The quest for the greatest e-MTB trails on earth continues, this time in the rugged wilds of Scotland. Holger packs up his Lumen eRIDE and takes the long drive from Germany to meet up with local legend and trail guru, Scotty Laughland to discover the finest eMTB trails, food,…
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U.S. Cycling’s Magnus White Killed by Driver at Age 17
Shit has got to change. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Seventeen-year-old American cyclist Magnus White, who was scheduled to race at the upcoming world championships in Scotland, was killed Saturday when he was struck by a vehicle on a training ride near his home in Boulder, Colorado. USA Cycling announced his death in a statement Sunday.…
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The Pink Dots” – Amplifying the Stories of Female Bikepackers on Scotland’s Highland Trail
In the arena of endurance sports, the spotlight often falls on the front-runners – the fastest, the strongest, the record setters. But a new film by Annie Le, titled “The Pink Dots,” strives to shine a light on a different set of competitors: the women who took on the grueling Highland Trail 550 bikepacking race…
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The Longest Night – A Winter Ride on the Highland Trail 550
In December 2021, Annie attempted to ride the Highland Trail 550 route in Scotland. If successful, she would be the first person to complete the route’s 550 rugged miles in winter. More importantly, she was fundraising for Glasgow-based charity Bike For Good. This bikepacking challenge took her on a journey through some of the most…
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Where Roads End – A Slow Journey on the North Coast 500
A slow journey on Scotland’s North Coast 500 with a hire bike from Inverness-based Ticket to Ride, staying in hostels, B&Bs and hotels along the route in Shieldaig, Ullapool, Invergordon and Inverness. A partnership between North Coast 500 & Bikepacking Scotland, supported by Komoot.
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Keep Riding – Ella Conolly
From early spring to autumn, start gate to finish line, the world of enduro racing is intense. Around every corner, through every pedal section and down every drop, there’s reward for those prepared to push and risk for those who push too hard. In winter, however, things slow down. Nature regenerates, and so do we.…
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Built on Baggies Episode II
A year on and we are all still in need of some light relief, and our latest episode of mock-u-mercial mini-film again celebrates the noble Baggy Short featuring a rack of recognizable faces, just from a slightly alternative universe… Early pioneers of baggy shorts back in the 90’s, Endura earned a reputation forged on no-nonsense…
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Endura Planted Over 1.3 Million Trees in 2020
Endura have just planted over 1.3 Million trees in 2020 and expect to become CO2 negative by 2024. When Endura launched their One Million Trees initiative at the start of 2020, they committed to planting one million trees annually for the next ten years to ultimately eliminate the brand’s carbon footprint. With the help of their…
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Unhurried – Scotland Coast to Coast on the John Muir Way
In his latest film ‘Unhurried’ Edinburgh-based filmmaker and adventurer Markus Stitz documents his trip on the John Muir Way, one of Scotland’s Great Trails. The film reveals a unique coast to coast journey through Scotland’s varied landscapes, history and heritage, during which Markus reflects on one of the great advantages of travelling by bike: being…
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Video: Drovers
Filmed on the Drovers Trail, a new 331-km-long gravel bikepacking route in Scotland, ‘Drovers’ tells the story of the ancient drove roads, an important part of Scottish history, which inspired Scotland’s greatest writers like Burns and Scott. The new video from round the world singlespeed cyclist and film-maker Markus Stitz follows him on his adventure…
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Video: Paying Back
For nearly 13 years H+I Adventures have been riding mountain bikes around the globe, pioneering new destinations, innovating and delivering a level of service that allows all who work for H+I Adventures to hold their heads high. We spend a lot of time ensuring our tours have as positive effect on the landscapes and communities…
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Video: Grinduro – Distant Relatives
Follow four athletes as they race the Grinduro circuit around the world. A love of Maxin’ & Relaxin’ unites riders around the globe In the five short years since its inception, GRINDURO! has become the rallying cry for a movement that is captivating cyclists of all types (road racers, urban fixed gear riders, mountain bike…
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Video: Rainspotting Teaser
Track our 84H bikepacking ramble through Scotland’s gloomy Grampians. Setting off from the highest, remotest station on the West Highland Train Line, six of us head off on an opportunistic journey to ride the old-established network of wintry gravel drove roads, only to find ourselves bogged-down exploring the alluring voids in between. Thatâ ‚¬ „¢s…
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Grinduro Expands to Six Events and Moves California Location for 2020
Grinduro is becoming a force to reckon with, for a race that started as a gravel grinding gran fondo with enduro-style racing thrown in for kicks in Quincy, California in 2015. For 2020, Grinduro is continuing its global expansion with events in California, Wales, Switzerland, Japan, Quebec and Australia. Highlights for 2020 include: 6 events…