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Mountain biking in Scotland is as diverse as the scenery, from rolling pine forest trails to lung-busting climbs and amazing descents. For the real off-road enthusiast Scotland is simply as good as it gets.

Scottish mountains may seem like mere hills compared to our trips across the Andes and Rockies, but the potential for rapidly changing weather demands respect from the most experienced mountain biker and a high altitude bike ride here is a serious proposition during any season. With this in mind, most of our Scottish tours take advantage of the settled periods and long days of late spring/early summer and the warm early autumn of September. However we offer weekend breaks throughout the winter months from our base in Dornie on the West Coast.

Our programme offers both challenging and more relaxing tours, but if you fancy fresh air, ever-changing landscapes and the chance to escape the crowds, then Scotland is for you.

For 2008 we offer you a choice of 8 classic trips. The C2C (coast to coast-some say cake to cake!), Syke and Isle of Harris tour and West Coast centre based holiday in Dornie have the most challenging biking, whilst the Distillery tour is a more relaxed version of the C2C! The Hebrides has 3 challenging day rides but has a generally laid-back 'feel' to it, as does the Sutherland and Wester Ross trip, whilst the Orkney Isle’s and Shetland Isle’s trips are aimed at exploring these diverse landscapes by bike.

Accomodation

At our carefully chosen good quality Hotels and/or B&Bs there's always a warm welcome. A support vehicle is on hand on each trip to carry bags and arrange picnics and other necessary stops. Trips include Hotel/B and B accommodation on a twin share basis, transfers, lunches and teashop stops plus any necessary ferry fares between islands etc.For the Orkney and Shetland Isle's trips we include all historical site entrance fees.For the Skye and Lochalsh trip you have the option of Hotel full-board.

Travel arrangements

Where possible we will assist with air or rail connections and transfers to meet your requirements. For the C2C trip there are numerous budget flights to Aberdeen from UK regional airports. You may wish to return home from Inverness; otherwise we can assist in getting you back to Aberdeen airport. It is also possible to fly to the Hebrides directly should you chose that trip and to the Orkney and Shetland Isle’s. Alternatively you can be collected via Inverness Airport and travel with us in our vehicle. You may wish to travel by rail-also a popular choice! There are lots of options so please contact us to arrange what's best for you. Of course, if you drive to Scotland we will get you back to your car! For all trips via Inverness airport there is the option to hire a car from www.invernessairportcarhire.co.uk giving the flexibility to extend your stay in Scotland and do a spot of sightseeing.Have a look at the following info .which may prove useful; Inverness by rail Three hours from Glasgow and Edinburgh, and eight hours or overnight from London. For up-to-date timetables and booking information go to: www.firstscotrail.com www.thetrainline.com Inverness by coach Inverness by air Inverness is becoming increasingly well-served by major and budget airlines from all over the UK and Ireland. For up-to-date timetables and booking information go to: www.ba.com www.easyjet.com www.easternairways.com www.hial.co.uk www.ryanair.com Other international airports in Scotland Glasgow airport Edinburgh airport Aberdeen airport Prestwick airport Transfers from and to these airports can be arranged, subject to an additional fee.

Got a group of you?

We can offer any Scottish trip/weekend break to you and your friends exclusively on any date throughout the year providing there is a minimum of 4 guests. Again, contact us to discuss your requirements.

NEW - Short Break trips

Let us take the hassle out of holidays! We have regular 4 night all-inclusive trips for 2008 based in either Dornie, on the west coast. or the Cairngorms. Trips will include airport transfers to/from Inverness, Hotel and top quality guesthouse accommodation and all meals, guides, bikes and vehicle back-up. These trips are available for £399. All you need do is book a return flight to/from Inverness and turn up ready to ride! The first trip will be over Easter Holidays (March 20-24). Thereafter, each trip will be from Thursday evening to Monday throughout the year.

NEW - Mega Demo Bike Week

If you are undecided on which new bike to purchase why not join us on May 3-10 and ride a different bike every day on the terrain they were designed for? There will epic XC orientated bikes from Titus, Turner, Rocky Mountain, Cove and Santa Cruz. Group size will be limited.Centre based in Dornie.

NEW -ORKNEY and SHETLAND ISLES'S

2 great trips to the ORKNEY and SHETLAND Isle’s. Without doubt, these islands will amaze you! Crammed full of ancient sites, teaming with wildlife and surrounded by some of the UK’S best seascapes, what better way to experience them is there than by bike?

NEW-SKYE and ISLE of HARRIS

Explore stunning Skye and the Isle of Harris. 6 of the best rides you'll ever do in awesome surroundings! The UK bike press rave about Sligachan on Skye(which is very good) but let us show you something utterly memorable!

Prices and Departure Dates

C2C –Coast to Coast

April 26 to May 3, May 3-10 (Mega Demo Week), May 10-17, May 17-24, June 7-14, June 14-21, Oct 4-11 and Oct 11-18 Other dates may be arranged to suit you througout the year. £479

Lochalsh , Skye and Raasay

Every Saturday from March 22 throuhout the year. Guest House B&B £399,Hotel B&B £479

Distilery Tour by Bike

June 21-28 and July 5-12 Other dates may be arranged to suit you througout the year £479

Outer Hebrides

June 7-14 and September 13-20 Other dates may be arranged to suit you througout the year £549

Skye and Isle of Harris

July 13-20 (Sun to Sun) £549 Other dates may be arranged to suit you througout the year

Sutherland and Wester Ross

August 23-30 Other dates may be arranged to suit you througout the year £479

Orkney Isle's

June 21-28 Hotel accommodation £589 Other dates may be arranged to suit you througout the year

Shetland Isle's

July 5-12 £599 Other dates may be arranged to suit you througout the year.

Mega Demo Week

May 3-10 Guest House B&B £399,Hotel B&B £479

Prices for the Scottish Holidays include shared B&B Hotel and guesthouse accommodation, private transfers, guiding /vehicular support with the option of full board'

Supplements: Sole occupancy +£150


C2C

You’ll experience every kind of mountain biking on this route, traversing the Highlands from the picturesque village of Edzell to the Kyle Of Lochalsh. A strenuous trip of approx 230 miles, there are some long days in the saddle but the rewards are immense as we follow ancient trails and drove roads, high mountain passes and forest single tracks through some of Scotland’s finest scenery.

Day 1

Arrive at Edzell. We can arrange airport transfers if necessary.

Day 2

Start the week with a challenging ride up and over Mt. Keen to Glen Tanner.

Day 3

A relaxing short 16 miler to Tomintoul before lunch, then on to Aviemore. A top single-track day!

Day 4

Fantastic riding in the Cairngorms; superb XC biking with amazing single track. Chance to bike the Laggan Wolftrax trails.

Day 5

The Corrieyairack pass is a steady climb rewarded with an amazing and breathtaking downhill.

Day 6:

From Fort Augustus we aim high! Climbing through the forest single track we’ve a rolling ride over little used tracks towards Glen Affric.

Day 7

The fantastic wilderness of Glen Affric and Glen Lichd beckons with its final technical single-track descent towards Donnie. Hard to the core in places but with such stunning scenery all around it’s ultimately rewarding. An easier option is also on offer for the final day!

Day 8

We are happy to help with your transfer home.