Come and join us for our monthly free community swim. Meet up with new friends and old and get into the water together. Blue Mind is the idea that being on, in or near the water is good for our wellbeing – both physically and mentally. So, whether you’re a champion swimmer or a newbie …
Join Us for a Blue Mind Swim in Fort William! Do you love swimming in the open water or dipping in the river? Do you want to meet other like-minded swimmers and enjoy some cake afterwards? Then you should join us for a Blue Mind Swim in Fort William! What are Blue Mind Swims? Blue …
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 …
February 2020 With COVID restrictions not allowing travel, Nicky Sharratt, Penny Clay and Nix Forster from Off Beat Bikes took a wander to the Half Way Lochan on Ben Nevis to try and break the ice for a swim. Wielding ice axes and hammer the girls managed to smash a circle big enough to climb …
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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, …
Picture by Douglas Barr looking towards Loch Lundavra. Sit down and enjoy our latest Enewsletter. Off Beat Bikes Enewsletter February 2021
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, …
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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Our Autumn Sale starts 9am on Friday 7th September. There will be offers through out the store including: Wetsuit Offer ORCA S6 was £169 Now £135. This great fitting wetsuit is perfect for those new to outdoor swimming. In particular it’s thicker neoprene around the lower body is great for bouyancy. Call in to try one …
