This year we will offer two exciting guided mountain bike rides. The guided rides will take you out into the hills to sample some of the very best riding that Harris has to offer. They will be tailored to different abilities. The rides will be mainly off-road with mud, rocks and water aplenty! There will be challenging climbs and exhilarating descents to reward riders with a reasonable level of fitness. The experienced guides will be on hand to give tips and advice and spot some of our wildlife.
A fantastic 2019 Whyte 801 or 802 Compact mountain bike and helmet can be provided included in the price! Alternatively a Cube Stereo Pro full suspension e-bike can be hired from Bespoke Bicycles in Stornoway.
Beginners guided ride
This ride is suitable for riders of all abilities. It would be a great introduction to the sport of mountain biking.
The ride will be mostly on double track paths with some soft patches. After a great descent the ride will contour along side a beautiful loch before climbing to a pass. This is where the real fun starts, with a long, often boggy single track decent down to the sea, where we will be met here by our transport back to the start.
Date; 2/5/2019 Time;11.00 Location; Lacasdale Lochs car park Cost; £23 Difficulty Rating; Moderate Recommended equipment;A helmet is essential, those without will be turned away! Gloves and other protection, some food and drink, waterproof and spare layer. I would also recommend carrying a spare inner tube.
As the name suggests, this ride is suitable for those who have done a a bit of mountain biking before and already have some basic skills. This will be a good ride to progress on or for those who don't want to go off into the hills on their own.
Date; 4/5/2019 Time;11.00 Location; The Eagle Observatory car park, Glen Meavaig Cost; £23 Difficulty Rating; Moderate Recommended equipment;A helmet is essential, those without will be turned away! Gloves and other protection, some food and drink, waterproof and spare layer. I would also recommend carrying a spare inner tube.
