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 …

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 …