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E-Bike Buyers’ Guide: 8 Must-Know Tips

When it comes to purchasing an e-bike, there are a few key things you need to know. Here are our staff’s top 8. 1. There are 2 parts to an E-bike. When you buy an E-bike, you’re buying the bike brand and the E-bike system brand. For example the bike brand Cube uses the E-bike …

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Sponsored Rider: Sam Lawton

At Off Beat Bikes, we take immense pride in supporting talented athletes. This year we are proud to sponsor Sam Lawton as our athlete for the 2024 season. This year is not only Sam’s first full season racing but his first time racing DH. Don’t misunderstand, Sam’s is no stranger to the world of competitive …

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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 …

Kids Bikes 101: A Guide to Choosing the Right Bike for Your Kid

Buying a bike for your kid can be a daunting task, especially with so many options! You want to make sure that the bike is safe, comfortable, fun, and suitable for your child’s age and ability. In this blog post, we will share our tips and advice on how to choose the right bike for …

Sales Assistant / Bike Hire Assistant Vacancy

We are currently recruiting for a Sales Assistant/Bike Hire Assistant for the 2022 season to work 5 days per week (Tuesday to Saturday). Summary of Sales Assistant/Bike Hire Assistant Position: Reporting to the Shop Manager the Sales Assistant/Bike Hire Assistant is involved in all aspects of the shop floor including serving customers and managing stock. …

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 …

Open Water Swimming around Fort William

A few images from recent swimming adventures in and around Fort William. For more ideas with good parking close by take a look at our information page (see here) or call by the shop. We also sell everything you need for your next swim: Swimming wetsuits, neoprene gloves, hats, neoprene booties, goggles, Dryrobes, ear plugs, …

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 …

Bike Quiz in Aid of Fort William Pump Track

Join us for an evening of fun at Garrison West on the High Street, Fort William. Dinner is available from 5pm and the quiz, with a bike theme, starts at 9pm. Teams of up to 4 people. £2 per person. Lots of prizes for best male and female teas, best junior team, best team with a combined …

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Scottish Avalanche Information Service (SAIS) supported by Off Beat Bikes

An electric mountain bike is the answer to assist Avalanche forecasting in Lochaber! Local bike shop, Off Beat Bikes, are helping Scottish Avalanche Information Service (SAIS) Observer, Graham Moss, reach the snowy slopes of the North Face of Ben Nevis, where he gathers vital information for assessing the avalanche risk for winter climbers, walkers and …

West Highland Wheelers Winter League 2017 / 2018

Here’s the provisional lost for the West Highland Wheelers Winter League 2017/2018 Kinlochleven/ Glencoe – 11am Sunday 12th November 2017 Wolftrax – 11am Sunday 3rd December 2017 Christmas Handicap – 11am Sunday 17th December 2017 Leanachan – 11am Saturday 30th December 2017 Glen Loy – 11am Sunday 14th January 2018 Strontian – 11am Sunday 4th February …

AONACH MOR UPHILL RACE (Round 2) RESULTS 9th August 2017

The summer sun shone during the second race in the Off Beat Bikes series at Nevis Range with 33 runners from near and far enjoying the spectacular views whilst running up the Red Giant Bike Track. In first place was young John Yells beating his previous best time to finish in an excellent time of …