Here’s a new film from Dirt Dash route planner Markus. The route will be on komoot later this year.

Who is in? Join us this Sat at 7pm for a Virtual Dirt Dash Campfire Party. With cheese contest, photograph of the day competition, best grub and greatest beer competition, best garden setup & live video presentations. Join the Facebook group for more facebook.com/groups/1378698…

Dirt Dash head honcho Markus has been busy creating new routes again. New Dirt Dashes ahead?!

'My love for the country has grown from a small spark to a roaring fire. The one that warms my heart and soul on a cold and dreich winter’s day, in Scotland.' - Thanks to Cycling UK who commissioned me to write down my thoughts on the country here: cyclinguk.org/blog/why-i-fel…

Perthshire. It’s mostly gravel. There’s a few paved roads for sure - but let’s face it, they’re only good for restocking of local ale, pies and bike parts. All the good stuff is up in them thar hills (BYO ale, pies and bike parts). See you on the 15th, 8pm!

While there are no Dirt Dahes sadly, there are plenty of opportunities to go #bikepacking this autumn. Check out Bikepacking Scotland for more!

‘How to go bikepacking’ - a feature in today’s The i Paper, featuring the new perthshiregravel Drovers Trail. For more inspiration you can watch my latest film here youtu.be/r29PQeOjtZ8 - nice to see Cycling UK Pannier @Backcountryscot mentioned as well.

Fab 2 see Argyll & Scottish Borders mentioned as UK gravel hotspots in Cycling Weekly. Loads of great riding here. This is why I'm developing a network of new day rides, all connected by the Wild About Argyll Trail. More info & routes soon! Pics as teaser! cyclingweekly.com/group-tests/gr…

This view is worth every pedal stroke to get here. Good morning from the Scottish Borders. Back to the office now, after a night in the woods. Such a wonderful thing to do on a Monday evening (: #bikepacking #microadventure

If you've managed to ride some perthshiregravel trails, please spare a minute to share your experience with us. This will help us to develop the routes further in the future. We are also interested in your pictures & stories, find out more here forms.gle/Chyb1RparG7GhS… - pls RT👍🏻

Dirt Dash packing inspiration folks!

Pictures from 'Unhurried', my latest short film about the joys of slowing down when #bikepacking. The The John Muir Way is also a great route for shorter day trips, which are in this collection here on komoot komoot.com/collection/971… You can watch the film here youtu.be/1xCxTXvyKM0

If you’re missing the Dirt Dashes this year, here’s inspiration for adventures in 2021.

Inspiration: Here's an article for Red Bull UK with my top 10 #bikepacking routes in #Scotland, incl. Strava routes. Including the John Muir Way, Drovers Trail, Capital Trail, Wild About Argyll Trail, Cateran Trail, Go East Lothian Trail & Caledonia Way redbull.com/gb-en/best-bik…

Here's more #cycling inspiration for #gravel riding in #Scotland. My top ten gravel routes, different lengths & skill levels, in East Lothian, Argyll, Perthshire, Loch Lomond & the Trossachs, Scottish Borders & Lochaber. Find out more on Red Bull UK here: redbull.com/gb-en/best-gra…

It's not quite a vote, but there is still time to give us your opinion on the perthshiregravel Trails, so we take the findings and work on new projects in the future. It takes 10 minutes or less, just click here: forms.gle/ZN7JkSPvDekEh2… Please RT & share, many thanks!

Early morning read. Nice to see the Wild About Argyll | Scotland’s Adventure Coast Trail and Reiver Raid featured in this article from Fiona Russell in Active Traveller about travelling in a wonderful part of Highland Perthshire active-traveller.com/stories/wild-b… - There are more routes on perthshiregravel as well!

Ride your bike! ❤️

Sneak preview of the next film as I finished the 1st cut. Presented by Schwalbe Tyres UK 'Grenzerfahrungen' tells the story of riding a gravel bike 700 km along the former Iron Curtain, more than 30 years since I gained that freedom I value so much. Out in Dec! markusstitz.com/2019/11/tought…

Perfect for Dirt Dashes! Thanks to Wildcat Gear for sending us a set of their bags - we’ll get them dirty soon! Their Ocelot R frame bag is strapped with an elastic band on the top, which makes it much easier to close. Find out more here wildcat.cc/products/ocelo… #gravel #dirtdash