Over 25 Years
EXPERIENCE

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Our Riding Philosophy

Our tours are relaxed and we encourage everyone to ride at their own pace, have fun, and take time for photos and enjoy the scenery. Participants are given the option to ride with the guides, individually, or in small groups.

With Offices & Equipment Depots in:

Scotland -
Stirling (main office)

Morocco - Marrakech &
Ouarzazate

Website images by
John Fulton
Hans-Peter Steiner
&
©Alex Gillespie
(Photography)
Fort William
01397 772 639

CYCLING GRADING SCHEME CHART Do not get tied up with the grading scheme (described below) as most tours are vehicle supported, enabling you to ride or rest when you wish. Some fitness preparation should be undertaken for any activity holiday and regular cycling should be enjoyed over several months prior to departure. Please give us a call if you would like to discuss any aspect of your tour. Criteria for grading: Terrain, Altitude, Ascent, Descent, Mileage, Average Hours per day
ROAD TOURS	MOUNTAIN BIKE TOURS
EASY
10-30 miles (16-48 kms) per day Average ride time 2-4 hours Generally flat terrain Short easy hills	10-15 miles (16-24 Kms) per day Average ride time 2-3 hours Good surfaced double track Short easy hills
MODERATE
20-40 miles (32-64 kms) per day Average ride time 3-5 hours Undulating terrain, several easy hills	15-30 miles (24-48 kms) per day Average ride time 3-6 hours Total ascent/descent 100-1500 feet Mostly double track Short sections easy single track Several short easy ascents/descents
DIFFICULT
30-50 miles (48-50 kms) per day Average ride time 4-6 hours Generally hilly terrain Several short, steep ascents/descents	30-45 miles (48-72 kms) per day Average ride time 6-8 hours Total ascent/descent 1500-3000 feet Mostly double track Some moderate sections of technical single track short stream crossings
CHALLENGING
50-70 miles (80-112 kms) per day Average ride time 5-7 hours Long ascents/descents Some can be at altitude	45-60 miles (72-96 kms) per day Average ride time 8+ hours Total ascent/descent 3000-4000 feet Some long climbs and descents on a wide variety of terrain, double and single track Several technical sections Biking at altitude and heat are considerations Possible river crossings