Bike Packing Scotland

Bikepacking Adventure: Packing List

If you’re planning a bikepacking trip and heading north for an epic Scotland bike packing adventure, having the right gear is absolutely crucial. Whether you’re cycle touring from village to village, or planning heading out with full panniers, Off Beat Bikes can offer their experience, preparation and kit list to help make all the difference …

west highland 100 cycle route

West Highland 100 Cycle Route

Try a fantastic 100 mile cycle route in the West Highlands. Starting and finishing at Off Beat Bikes, this challenge is a road cycle which takes in the most amazing West Highland scenery visiting Glenfinnan Monument, The Seven Men of Moidart The route can be completed in either direction.  There are cafes at the locations …

West Highland 150 Mile Cycle Route

West Highland 150 Mile Cycle Route

Take a fantastic 150 mile road cycle around the West Highlands starting and finishing from Off Beat Bikes in Fort William. This beautiful route incorporates part of Sustrans Route 78 leading along the cycle route to Oban. Oban makes a good overnight stop before taking the ferry to the Island of Mull. It’s a peaceful …

Off Beat Bikes Staff Ride the Gairlochy Loop

The Gairlochy Loop With Off Beat Bikes

If you’re looking for a fun and scenic way to explore the Scottish Highlands this summer, you should try the Gairlochy Loop from Off Beat Bikes. The Gairlochy Loop is a cycle route that starts and ends at Off Beat Bikes, your friendly local bike shop and bike hire in Fort William. It is a …

Cycling on the beach in North Uist

The Hebrides and Isle of Skye 250 Mile Cycle Route

This 250 mile route starts and finishes in Fort William and includes cycling parts of Sustrans Route 78 and part of the Hebridean Way.The beautiful islands of Barra, South Uist, Benbecula, North Usits and Skye are all included. This fantastic cycle route was completed in April 2023 and includes suggested accommodation options along the way …

Beallach na Ba by bike

Beallach na Ba Cycle Adventure

A weekend adventure on the gravel bikes in February was top fun. This route included a large section of the North Coast 500 and was surprisingly quiet for cycling (maybe as it was a bit wet and windy!) This 90 mile route makes a fantastic overnight trip showing some fantastic scenery typical of the North …

Sam Lawton Nevis Range

Blue Steel MTB Trail at Nevis Range

This fantastic section of the track can easily be accessed by cycling from the car park or alternatively, from March to October it can be accessed via the Mountain Gondola (weather permitting). Filmed by Off Beat Bikes Lower Floor Manager : Tim Green For more route ideas and the full Nevis Range Trail Map – …

Bikepacking the Hebridean Way

Bikepacking the Hebridean Way

  This fantastic journey through the Outer Hebrides was 185 miles and took 5 days. Highlights included Vatersay, the beaches on Harris and reaching the Butt of Lewis. If you require any equipment or a bike for this fantastic journey then get in touch; hire bikes can be booked online – see here Or call …

Cube E MTB of the year

6 Good Reasons to Ride an Electric Bike

Are you looking at becoming greener and healthier in 2019? Here are 6 good reasons to try a Cube electric bike this year. 1 They will help you go further and faster for longer Electric bikes provide different levels of power-assisted pedaling helping you travel further, faster and for longer, whether you’re heading up the glen, up the canal bank or touring …

Bike The Peat Track Challenge

Take a fantastic guided cycle from Off Beat Bikes in Fort William.  Taken by a qualified guide the route will incorporate the Peat Track Challenge along with the Cow Hill Mystery Descent. The Peat Track Challenge has a short 800m steep section which is a challenge for all ages and abilities. How far can you …

West Highland Wheelers Winter League 2018/19

All adult races start at 11am and kids at 10am or 11am. Kids timings will be confirmed. Sunday 18th November: Cour Loop Time Trial. Meet at Nevis Range Pinemartin Cafe. ADULTS AND KIDS RACE. Organiser Marian. Sunday 2nd December: Location Glen Loy. Organiser Mark Clark. Sunday 16th December: Christmas Handicap. Meet at Braveheart Car Park. ADULTS AND KIDS RACE. …