Enjoy. Yes, the first section of the climb to Dumyat is a mess, the upper section is fine. But the first part of the descent is brutal in wet conditions, so good choice. Glen Ample is wonderful, it's a steep climb but all ok with gears (: Please let me know what you think once you've done it, really...

Thanks for everyone who replied so far, much appreciated!

Hi there, it would be great to get your opinion. I am working with the Argyll and the Isles Tourism Co-operative (AITC), supported by Scottish Natural Heritage and the Forestry Commission Scotland, to create a new bikepacking route in the west of Scotland. I would be interested in more details on yo...

I have ridden it all the way. So far the only one I think. It doesn't use NCN 7 all the way, I did a few tweaks, please use the most up-to-date route. The section around Dumyat is great, there's a nice and cheap hostel in Callander. Glen Ample is great riding, but was pretty wet when I cycled it, bu...

Hi everyone, I have just updated the Central Belter section on the Bikepacking Scotland website, the latest route is now online. A few sections might still change, I will be riding the bit from the A9 to Montrose on the weekend, and the route from St Andrews to Lower Largo is provisional as well. Wi...

The provisional route for this is now here: http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=uusnvjhzfftcqxjs I am looking for another 80km to add, likely to be from Callander to Drymen and along the Loch Lomond shore to Inversnaid, and back over Glen Finglass to Callander, and then continuing on the route as ma...

I have just updated the description of the GPSies track group. The actual start date has changed to 9 September, a mix up on my side, Saturday is better to start. As for the route, it'll be a surprise, there's excellent off-road riding in the West Lothian area, and the route in the South will be ext...

I am in .. looking forward seeing many of you and the chance to talk about my RTW bikepacking trip when camping out ...

That will be the opening for entries, maybe a winter edition for the hardy ones? Tougher than the puffer?

Here is a first reflection, a huge thanks from me who made this happen. Ace weekend of bikepacking in Edinburgh! Some numbers and so on here: https://fearlessandunique.wordpress.com/2015/06/18/the-capital-trail-a-first-reflection/ I have also updated the website now with all information here https:/...

First pictures are here, there's more to come. Great bunch of people, glad people loved the route. The approach to Edinburgh will change, I have a great route in mind already which basically cuts out all of the city riding at the end. Have a look here https://www.flickr.com/photos/reizkultur/sets/72...

Just a wee note, entries are almost closed, for those who have a spot, we have a page on Trackleaders. http://trackleaders.com/capitaltrail15 - Rider information will go out soon, looking forward to welcome people to Edinburgh and ride with the locals, yippie!

Howdy folks, here is my packing list from this year, the winter gear did a fab job in those temperatures. Only items not used were the summer socks, the spork (to cold to eat a whole pot of yoghurt in Ullapool like last year), sunscreen, Smidge, and fortunately there was no need to change tubes, the...

here are my pics, enjoy! https://www.flickr.com/photos/reizkultu ... 3787919485

Hi folks, just a quick post, updated list of starters is here https://fearlessandunique.wordpress.com/capital-trail/capital-trail-2015-entries/ . There is also an additional perk for the £15 entry fee you will get a three month OS subscription for their online services worth £15.99. So you get somet...

The route is now featured on Pedalling Nowhere, have a look here. http://www.pedalingnowhere.com/locations/western-europe/ I will ride the whole thing, toothache permitting, on Monday and Tuesday, and will revise route finally if needed, and also mark some good spots to bivy on the GPX. There is als...