We are currently recruiting for a full-time Head Bike Mechanic for our shop in Fort William Summary of Head Bike Mechanic Position: Reporting to the Shop Manager, the Head Mechanic will be responsible for the effective delivery and running of the workshop including areas of bike hire, bike servicing and bike repairs. Key requirements of …
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 …
Christmas shopping made easy at Off Beat Bikes. Get that gift for your sporty loved one with help from our cheery staff. Lots of good ideas and if it’s not right, it’s easy to call in and exchange it after Christmas. Mountain Biker, Road Biker, E-biker, Gravel Biker; we have something for you all. Sealskinz …
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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. …
Updated May 2019 We currently have: Ex hire Whyte 603 and 604 models from 2019 in most sizes which have reached their optimum number of hires and are available to purchase from £425 (RRP £600). Please call the shop or pop in to try one out! Ex hire 24″ Giant £240 Ex hire 24″ Cube …
Fort William Mum, Mandy Watson, decided things needed to change. Her son started biking nearly 2 years ago and Aidan would go off riding with his Dad while Mandy sat in the café waiting for them to come back. “To be honest I did not really enjoy cycling as I was always the one dying …
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 …
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 …
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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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Here’s some bike maintenance tips from Saddle Skedaddle which we think are worth a look! Read top tips for getting your bike pedal-ready this Spring: 1. Clean your bike Advice: Cleaning your bike is an important start to the season and helps you get to know your bike again. Top tip: Cut off the top …
There’s a great selection of new hire bikes and test mountain bikes at Off Beat Beat Bikes in Fort William. Before they’re all out being used by visitors the staff seized the opportunity to take them for a bike ride up Glen Nevis. Staff were able to compare the qualities of the Whyte 901 Hardtail and Whyte 603 …
Off Beat Bikes opened its doors once again on Friday 10th March. Previous owner, Davie Austin, officially cut the ribbon with the help of his 7 year old daughter, Fiona. Local athletes, cyclists along with family and friends enjoyed cake and wine to celebrate the occasion! Photo of staff outside the new shop left to …