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 …
This new race at Glencoe Mountain Resort started below the centre car park by the white cottage. Racing up through the car park competitors had an interesting course following the newly built access track up to the top of the chairlift. From here the runners followed the track up to the plateau cafe where the …
Off Beat Bikes is the official supplier of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup Fort William t-shirts. They are available to purchase in store. They are available in small, medium, large and extra large in both grey and red and cost £25. We have new stock as of July 2018. Collect in store or add …
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 …
Make: Hoka One One Model: Jawz Date: March 2018 Cost: £110 Aimed At: runners wanting peak performance over technical trail terrain As I pulled the Hoka One One Jawz shoe from the box I was immediately attracted to the lightness and the bright colour of the ripstop material which felt tough as well as being …
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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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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Results AONACH MOR UPHILL APRIL 2017. A great afternoon of racing brought fine results to the Spring version of the Aonach Mor Uphill Race. Lochaber’s Stephen Trail had another great result finishing 1st overall in a time of 29 minutes and 59 seconds. Second was Steve MacDonald and 3rd was Over 50 Tim Brand. Highland Hill …
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 …
Local cycle club West Highland Wheelers host Time Trials on various roads throughout the summer. The most popular Locheil 10 starts the season on Tuesday 11th April 2017. Come and join this local cycle event; enjoy the post race craic and analysis of how to make your cycle time even faster! With 14 Time Trials …
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 …