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- A gravel bikepacking journey through the Cairngorms to meet the people that call the National Park home. Route: ridewithgps.co...
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A film by: Markus Stitz
Cast: Sally Devlin and Calum MacGregor from Aviemore Bikes, Toni Vastano from the Old Post Office Cafe Gallery, David Keegan from Bothy Bikes, Annie Armstrong from Wild Braemar, Richard Watts from Cyclehighlands, and Nash Masson from Ride Scotland
Commissioned by: VisitCairngorms
Supported by: Cairngorms Capercaillie Project, National Lottery Heritage Fund, Scotrail and Schwalbe.
Filmed on: DJI Mavic Air2S, DJI Osmo Pocket, DJI Action 2, Canon G7x Mark III
Edited in: Final Cut Pro X
Music by: Epidemic Sound (Artist - Song)
Elm Lake - Elm Lake
Velvet Moon - Call Me Out Tiger
Cody Francis - Mountain Air
Awesome video mate! Just got back from a bikepacking filming trip to the Cairngorms myself! Stunning in the winter - will be coming out next week :)
Ahhh, fab, looking forward to see that!. It's an awesome place to ride, I#ll hopefully be back there soon. Thanks for watching!
Cheers mate! Film is out now: m.th-cam.com/video/OPh1lM1nC5E/w-d-xo.html
Wow, what a wonderful little documentary, thank you so much! What a wonderful place, what a wonderful people.
Thanks heaps for watching and the lovely feedback!
Everyone raves about Aberfoyle but for me the Cairngorms is head and shoulders above. So many wonderful places to ride, wild life to see and brilliant cafes. Regardless of the seasons or weather it’s is alway beautiful. I consider it my second home and when I’m not there it’s where I want to be.
Likewise 😍😍
Hi Michelle, yepp, there is a huge variety in Scotland, especially for gravel bikes. Loved cycling here, and will be back in the Southern Cairngorms for another film project soon. Thanks for watching!
Beautiful, definitely need to head up there for some cyling!
Thanks a lot, and I would definetly recommend that! Thanks for watching!
Wow!...just wow...Stunning....still amazes me how much Scotland looks like Otago tho! 😆
Thanks heaps for watching! And yepp, I had exactly the same thought on my many journeys through Otago. The only thing missing is the Pinot Noir (:
Beautiful! Added to the bucket list! Who's the singer performing the song in the middle of video?
Hi Scott, thanks heaps! The song is Velvet Moon - Call Me Out Tiger - I included all the music tracks in the credits. Cheers Markus
outstanding piece of work, great content .
Hi Mark, thanks a lot for watching, and the really nice feedback.
The quality of your videos just gets better and better. Can't wait to get out here for an adventure!
Hi Martin, thanks a lot. Looking forward to the next big project, the Great British Gravel Rides documentary.
Another awesome film Markus. 👏👏🚴🏻♀
Yay, thanks a lot for watching! Next film is done now, hopefully out soon too!
That was great ☺️
Ahh, awesome, thanks for watching!
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Thanks for watching!
Been thinking about doing this route at Easter. Really need to pull a finger out and book some trains I guess. Thanks for the video.
Easter would be ideal. If you struggle for bike spaces on the Inverness line, an alternative would be to take the Ember bus to Perth/Dundee, which takes bikes, and cycle in from there - either connecting at Blair Atholl or even better, at Enochdhu.
Cheers for the tip. We were thinking, to make it easier with trains, to get to Aviemore on the train and then hire bikes there, rather than bring them from London. It's an added expense but means less stress getting on trains and my partner gets to maybe try out an MTB rather than use her gravel bike, plus my new gravel bike probably still won't be ready by then :S Plus it's only a short trip so I'd be less worried about having a perfect bike fit and the like. "Run what ya brung" vibes. @@reizkultur
@@firsthippy Great idea, there are two good providers there, which hire gravel bikes & MTBs!
Absolutely stunning scenery - and bike! Thank you for sharing. I can’t wait to get back to Scotland again (family on Mull). Cheers from 🇨🇦 😊
Ahhh, that is amazing to hear. And 🇨🇦 is hopefully where I'll make it this year, as my partner is from Quebec, and I have just started riding a bike from there too. Mull is a great island too, I mapped a route there last year, and loved the rugged scenery. Both routes will feature in the upcoming Bikepacking Scotland book, looking forward to publish that in May.
Great Video!!
Thank you!
Another superb video Markus! Yet again the feeling of riding there is so well captured in your video. Definitely need to get a trip up there in the spring time I reckon. 👍 Top work 😎
Thanks heaps Greig! It will be ace in spring there, have a great time riding the loop!
Beautiful film! I’m based in Edinburgh and can’t wait to get back to the Cairngorms. You’ve given me some amazing inspiration
Hi Dougal, that is great to hear, and enjoy the route once you make it there. I loved the passion of the people I met, and how warmly they welcomed everyone to their home, it was nice to bring that across in the film. And I look forward to do more riding/mapping in the Southern Cairngorms too.
Great video! Brought back some good memories of my first ever trip to The Cairngorms last year
Thank you! So much to explore there, looking forward to publish the Bikepacking Scotland book in May with more route inspiration.
Great video! Looks like a gorgeous part of the world. Pity I live 17,000km away!
Hi Ed, thanks so much! I am guessing where you are, I guess somewhere in the southern hemisphere? If you make it to Scotland, make sure to stop in the Cairngorms (:
I've been doing many of those routes, many times by foot and by mountain bikes over the past 27 years. Even though i live in Wales, the Cairngorms have been my go to hiking/biking break twice yearly without fail. I hope i have a few more years in me yet, biking these wonderful trails in this most magical part of the UK. Wonderful video Markus. 👍😍
Thank you so much for watching, this is really nice to read! Every time I go I find something new there, and look forward to return myself! Do you know Patrick Baker's book 'The Cairngorms - A Secret History'? Really interesting read! Happy cycling, Markus
Have you logged this route and published it anywhere? Could you post a link if so please? I'd love to try it. Thanks for the video.
Hi Any, you'll find all the links in the video description. Thanks for watching!
Amazing film thanks for featuring Cycle Friendly Kingussie and the amazing Bothy Bikes ❤ we are so lucky to call this place home
Thanks a lot for having me, and totally agree, Bothy Bikes is a great bike shop!
Thank you for making this Markus, I have family in Ballater and usually visit at Christmas time but am hoping to return in the spring and summer to ride some of these routes. I also had the pleasure of meeting you last night in Cheltenham, was great to hear about your accomplishments.
Hi Daniel, thanks a lot for those kind words! The tour has been fab, great to tour with Mark and share those experiences jointly. I think you'll love the new book too, there'll be one more route close to Ballater. We will stay there after our gig in Aberdeen, really looking forward to that!
Another beautiful film Markus and lovely to see so many familiar spots.
Thanks Richard!
Really good.
Thanks heaps for watching!
Lovely wee film. Great promotional value for the region
Thanks a lot! I hope it brings new visitors, ideally by bike (:
Stunning, thanks Markus 👍🏽
Thanks heaps, really chuffed you like it! It was a fabulous project to be involved in!
Saw this in BIKE Magazine
Ahh, great to hear. I just got my copy as well!
Lots of happy memories of various adventures in the Cairngorms. Exactly the boost I needed, thankyou once again for another wonderful film that's more than just a film.
Hi Howard, thanks a lot! Really gald the film inspired future adventures! Looking forward to return to the Cairngorms soon as well, and to the new book which includes this and other routes. Happy cycling!
❤awesome
Thank you!
I am looking to visit coming in from Inverness in September after I do the Hebridean Way. I fancy cycling a route from Inverness through the Cairnagorms and to south towards Oban, I will be on a touring bike, any tips for a route just looking to do 40 steady miles a day and camping
Probably doesn't have the level of detail you need, but take a sneak peek at Saddle Skedaddle's Caledonia Way holiday. Runs from Campbelltown through Oban to Inverness (so, opposite direction to what you are asking for). They have a brief day by day description also, and the Inverness/Oban section is a 3-day route (34, 34 and 52 miles). Good starting point to start planning your own trip, maybe.
🚴♀🏞 This video is giving me all the outdoor adventure feels! The Cairngorms look absolutely stunning and I love that you get to call it home. Can't wait to see more of your biking journeys! Just subscribed to your channel! 🙌🏼🎉
Hello, thanks so much for the feedback, and I have to spend more time on your channel once I am back home, I like films that give historical background as well. Keep up the good work!