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 …
Visiting Fort William this year? Check out our top tips for leaving a positive impact on your holiday! In summer Fort William is bursting with life with hundreds of thousands visiting our glens, hills and town. Though it is great to see the Fort so busy, not everyone stays to explore the true treasures of …
Freezing temperatures, 17 hours of darkness, miles upon miles of grueling terrain. Welcome to the Strathpuffer 24! The Fort William Foxes took on the legendary Strathpuffer 24 this January. The race is simple, do as many laps as you can in 24hrs. Easy stuff right… WRONG! In 2 teams of 4, the Foxes took on …
Explore the mountain biking trails at Nevis Range with Off Beat Bikes. Nevis Range’s Blue Steel, the lower section of Blue Doon – the longest blue trail in the UK. Filmed by our Cheif Mechanic Tim Green. Ride Nevis Range Fort William is the heart of mountain biking in Scotland famed for World Cups in …
If you are keen to start open water swimming in Fort William then you’re in the right place. Off Beat Bikes have a shop with experienced open water swimming staff who will be happy to help advise you on all the equipment you need from swimming wetsuits, neoprene gloves, booties and hats along with goggles, …
A massive well done to everyone who took part in the West Highland Wheelers Time Trials over the summer! The highlights have to be the total numbers of competitors. Those highlighted in the photo have attended 7 or more out of a possible 20 time trials. Next year time trials will start in April 2020. …
The warm sunny weather wasn’t the forecast earlier in the week and this made for a great running day! The hardy bunch of racers climbed the 500 metres from the Glencoe Mountain Cafe to the top tea shack high on the mountain along the new uphill track. Local Tom Smith from Lochaber Athletic Club managed …
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. …
Picture: Fergus and Georgio Berardelli arriving at school The challenge of The Big Pedal 2018 at Lochaber High School has been entertaining and an enormous success over the past week. The Sustrans Big Pedal 2018 – a UK-wide event to get more young people and staff cycling to school is backed by world record breaking …
Thanks to all those who turned out on a beautiful day for the Aonach Mor Uphill Running Race (April). The weather turned out well for the 56 runners who completed the uphill course climbing around 500 metres over 5km. Ewan Thorburn (Lochaber Athletic Club) retained his title by finishing 1st over the line in a …
2019 TIME TRIAL DATES can be found here. The local cycle club The west Highland Wheelers have many Time Trials over the summer. Here are the list of dates for 2018. 1 TUESDAY 03-Apr Locheil 10 2 TUESDAY 24-Apr Loch Leven 3 TUESDAY 01-May Locheil 10 4 TUESDAY 15-May Commando Memorial 5 TUESDAY 29-May Locheil …
Stuck for that perfect Christmas Gift for your sporty loved one? Look no further; we’ll help get you sorted…and remember, if it’s not right, it’s easy to call in to the shop and exchange it. For the Swimmer: Neoprene gloves, booties, hats. Openwater wetsuits from Orca from £129.99. Goggles that fit like a glove from …
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 …
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Lochaber Athletic Club Winter League Dates 2017/ 2018 Here are the provisional dates and start times: Braveheart (SHORT) – Sunday at 11am – 19th November 2017 Drumfada (MEDIUM)- Sunday at 11am – 26th November 2017 Beinn Bhan (SHORT)- Sunday at 11am – Bash 3rd December 2017 Cour Loup (LONG) – Sunday at 11am – 10th …
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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 …
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