Three weeks ago we were in the middle of a whirlwind trip. One night in the van, just off the M74, before jumping on a ferry and a mini tour on Jura and Islay. Then back off the islands and a jaunt up to Fort Bill for the DH World Cup for the weekend.
We rode the Outer Hebs in 2019 and while this felt quite different, it was equally as good. Quiet roads, great views, fantastic beaches, friendly people, lasagne pies(!!), loads of wine and a distillery tour round Laphroaig.
If anybody is considering spending some time touring the islands but is on the fence, I’d definitely recommend it (and also the Laphroaig tour).
Then from chilled island life it took some adjusting to get up to speed for the chaos of the the WC. That was my first trip to a WC and it was an absolute blast. Great to meet Danny MacAskill in the pits on Saturday evening and Danny Hart after the race on Sunday.
From road bikes to mountain bikes…they’re just great, aren’t they?!
If anybody is interested, here’s the edit I did. The first two minutes are a highlight reel for the entire trip. 🙂
Made even more special as this was just 48hrs before our friend went off to have cancer op.
Great photos, Matt. Hope all is well with your friend.
Ace, happy video...
Currently on Tiree for a week. Probably my favourite place to decompress and forget about work. Just had langoustine for dinner. The weather is shit, cold and windy for summer at least but I still love it here and would love to live here when I finally retire, such a special place.
Thanks, Matt.
I still need to visit Tiree. If it’s anything like the other Western Isles, I’m sure I won’t be disappointed. There’s just something about those places, hey? Enjoy the rest of your trip.
It’s just such a great place @flimbo, friendly locals, amazing beaches, slow pace of life and endless skies.
It’s getting expensive though, chatting a few locals today and house prices are going up at an alarming rate, must be difficult for the kids born here to stay (current 4 bed beach front on the market for £600k 😳). And yes I guess I know I’m part of the problem but the place relies on tourism a huge amount for its income.
The weather is shit, cold and windy for summer at least but I still love it here and would love to live here when I finally retire, such a special place. *
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& here’s me in Nerja, Andalucia, where it’s wall to wall sunshine & 30degrees.
But you know what, I’d be as happy with your weather & be where you are.
*Must return to Uist*