What makes Torridon so good? We’re often asked what it is that draws us back to Torridon time and time again – we actually spent more evenings there than in Wales in summer 2017! So here goes… Landscape Torridon is one of those rare places where the mountains rise straight out of the sea. Jagged…
We were pretty stoked to have Steve Justice from Alabama join us in Torridon in May. Here’s his story in his own words… I wish I could say I felt at ease when we started riding. When you’ve been riding for nearly 30 years, you know when you’re riding well and when you’re not. The…
You don’t need to be an elite athlete to join our trips, but a little training can add a lot of extra smiles as well as miles. Matt Mooney of MTB Fitness gives us the benefit of his expertise. 1. Get used to riding back to back days One of the main challenges of a…
Being injured sucks. It hurts, it stops you riding, it stops you working and it stops you being you. But you can take some positives from it.
Drunk on dusty trails and intoxicating sunshine. How a simple Torridon ride grew into something more…
Being injured sucks. It hurts, it stops you riding, it stops you working and it stops you being you. But you can take some positives from it.
World class trails and out of this world scenery – the Scottish Highlands have it all. – […]
Awesome Lakeland riding that works all year round – what are you waiting for? 1. The Langdales, Hodge Close and Loughrigg Not so much a trail or even a specific loop, just a mix and match of perfect, all-weather techie rock that is guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Favourites? the clinky slate funnel…
The Diary of a mountain bike guide, route researcher and guidebook writer Last Friday was a great day. After a busy few weeks guiding clients around Snowdonia, and finally clearing some admin, paying some bills and sorting some dates for 2017, it was playtime again! Well, work really, but look at the picture above,…
The Diary of a mountain bike guide, route researcher and guidebook writer A year ago today started wonderfully. I was up early, my bike was in the van, and I was on my way to Capel Curig to guide and instruct at Plas y Brenin – a legendary institution and somewhere I’d always aspired to work. Life…
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