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Markus Stitz - Bikepacking & Cycling Adventures

Жыл бұрын

A gravel bikepacking journey through the Cairngorms to meet the people that call the National Park home. Route: ridewithgps.com/organizations...
More information:
visitcairngorms.com/cycle
www.bikepackingscotland.com/c...
A film by: Markus Stitz
Cast: Sally Devlin and Calum MacGregor from Aviemore Bikes, Toni Vastano from the Old Post Office Cafe Gallery, David Keegan from Bothy Bikes, Annie Armstrong from Wild Braemar, Richard Watts from Cyclehighlands, and Nash Masson from Ride Scotland
Commissioned by: VisitCairngorms
Supported by: Cairngorms Capercaillie Project, National Lottery Heritage Fund, Scotrail and Schwalbe.
Filmed on: DJI Mavic Air2S, DJI Osmo Pocket, DJI Action 2, Canon G7x Mark III
Edited in: Final Cut Pro X
Music by: Epidemic Sound (Artist - Song)
Elm Lake - Elm Lake
Velvet Moon - Call Me Out Tiger
Cody Francis - Mountain Air

Пікірлер: 67

@Cycling366 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video mate! Just got back from a bikepacking filming trip to the Cairngorms myself! Stunning in the winter - will be coming out next week :)

@reizkultur Жыл бұрын

Ahhh, fab, looking forward to see that!. It's an awesome place to ride, I#ll hopefully be back there soon. Thanks for watching!

@Cycling366 Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate! Film is out now: m.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hbaYZM9-ltSnZXk.html

@SwampyDuckRidesAgain3636 Жыл бұрын

Everyone raves about Aberfoyle but for me the Cairngorms is head and shoulders above. So many wonderful places to ride, wild life to see and brilliant cafes. Regardless of the seasons or weather it’s is alway beautiful. I consider it my second home and when I’m not there it’s where I want to be.

@DERWENT2 Жыл бұрын

Likewise 😍😍

@reizkultur Жыл бұрын

Hi Michelle, yepp, there is a huge variety in Scotland, especially for gravel bikes. Loved cycling here, and will be back in the Southern Cairngorms for another film project soon. Thanks for watching!

@ALittleAdventureTime Жыл бұрын

Beautiful, definitely need to head up there for some cyling!

@reizkultur Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, and I would definetly recommend that! Thanks for watching!

@CycleLawScotlandCoUk Жыл бұрын

Another awesome film Markus. 👏👏🚴🏻‍♀

@reizkultur Жыл бұрын

Yay, thanks a lot for watching! Next film is done now, hopefully out soon too!

@algobo 11 ай бұрын

Wow, what a wonderful little documentary, thank you so much! What a wonderful place, what a wonderful people.

@reizkultur 5 ай бұрын

Thanks heaps for watching and the lovely feedback!

@Martyboy84 Жыл бұрын

The quality of your videos just gets better and better. Can't wait to get out here for an adventure!

@reizkultur Жыл бұрын

Hi Martin, thanks a lot. Looking forward to the next big project, the Great British Gravel Rides documentary.

@markday1714 Жыл бұрын

outstanding piece of work, great content .

@reizkultur Жыл бұрын

Hi Mark, thanks a lot for watching, and the really nice feedback.

@ewamonteith-hodge1419 Жыл бұрын

That was great ☺️

@reizkultur Жыл бұрын

Ahh, awesome, thanks for watching!

@wulloutdoors 3 ай бұрын

Great Video!!

@reizkultur 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@breathestrongcycling3672 Жыл бұрын

Wow!...just wow...Stunning....still amazes me how much Scotland looks like Otago tho! 😆

@reizkultur Жыл бұрын

Thanks heaps for watching! And yepp, I had exactly the same thought on my many journeys through Otago. The only thing missing is the Pinot Noir (:

@twowheeledsmurph Жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning scenery - and bike! Thank you for sharing. I can’t wait to get back to Scotland again (family on Mull). Cheers from 🇨🇦 😊

@reizkultur Жыл бұрын

Ahhh, that is amazing to hear. And 🇨🇦 is hopefully where I'll make it this year, as my partner is from Quebec, and I have just started riding a bike from there too. Mull is a great island too, I mapped a route there last year, and loved the rugged scenery. Both routes will feature in the upcoming Bikepacking Scotland book, looking forward to publish that in May.

@cyclefriendlykingussie1008 Жыл бұрын

Amazing film thanks for featuring Cycle Friendly Kingussie and the amazing Bothy Bikes ❤ we are so lucky to call this place home

@reizkultur Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for having me, and totally agree, Bothy Bikes is a great bike shop!

@dougaladamson Жыл бұрын

Beautiful film! I’m based in Edinburgh and can’t wait to get back to the Cairngorms. You’ve given me some amazing inspiration

@reizkultur Жыл бұрын

Hi Dougal, that is great to hear, and enjoy the route once you make it there. I loved the passion of the people I met, and how warmly they welcomed everyone to their home, it was nice to bring that across in the film. And I look forward to do more riding/mapping in the Southern Cairngorms too.

@TravelsWithSteveyBo Жыл бұрын

Great video! Brought back some good memories of my first ever trip to The Cairngorms last year

@reizkultur Жыл бұрын

Thank you! So much to explore there, looking forward to publish the Bikepacking Scotland book in May with more route inspiration.

@firsthippy 5 ай бұрын

Been thinking about doing this route at Easter. Really need to pull a finger out and book some trains I guess. Thanks for the video.

@reizkultur 5 ай бұрын

Easter would be ideal. If you struggle for bike spaces on the Inverness line, an alternative would be to take the Ember bus to Perth/Dundee, which takes bikes, and cycle in from there - either connecting at Blair Atholl or even better, at Enochdhu.

@firsthippy 5 ай бұрын

Cheers for the tip. We were thinking, to make it easier with trains, to get to Aviemore on the train and then hire bikes there, rather than bring them from London. It's an added expense but means less stress getting on trains and my partner gets to maybe try out an MTB rather than use her gravel bike, plus my new gravel bike probably still won't be ready by then :S Plus it's only a short trip so I'd be less worried about having a perfect bike fit and the like. "Run what ya brung" vibes. @@reizkultur

@reizkultur 5 ай бұрын

@@firsthippy Great idea, there are two good providers there, which hire gravel bikes & MTBs!

@DERWENT2 Жыл бұрын

I've been doing many of those routes, many times by foot and by mountain bikes over the past 27 years. Even though i live in Wales, the Cairngorms have been my go to hiking/biking break twice yearly without fail. I hope i have a few more years in me yet, biking these wonderful trails in this most magical part of the UK. Wonderful video Markus. 👍😍

@reizkultur Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching, this is really nice to read! Every time I go I find something new there, and look forward to return myself! Do you know Patrick Baker's book 'The Cairngorms - A Secret History'? Really interesting read! Happy cycling, Markus

@howardjones8629 Жыл бұрын

Lots of happy memories of various adventures in the Cairngorms. Exactly the boost I needed, thankyou once again for another wonderful film that's more than just a film.

@reizkultur Жыл бұрын

Hi Howard, thanks a lot! Really gald the film inspired future adventures! Looking forward to return to the Cairngorms soon as well, and to the new book which includes this and other routes. Happy cycling!

@properjob Жыл бұрын

Lovely wee film. Great promotional value for the region

@reizkultur Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! I hope it brings new visitors, ideally by bike (:

@greigmackay8465 Жыл бұрын

Another superb video Markus! Yet again the feeling of riding there is so well captured in your video. Definitely need to get a trip up there in the spring time I reckon. 👍 Top work 😎

@reizkultur Жыл бұрын

Thanks heaps Greig! It will be ace in spring there, have a great time riding the loop!

@ACTIVEPAIR Жыл бұрын

Stunning, thanks Markus 👍🏽

@reizkultur Жыл бұрын

Thanks heaps, really chuffed you like it! It was a fabulous project to be involved in!

@aviewfrommycamera598 Жыл бұрын

Another beautiful film Markus and lovely to see so many familiar spots.

@reizkultur Жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard!

@edzeppelin933 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Looks like a gorgeous part of the world. Pity I live 17,000km away!

@reizkultur Жыл бұрын

Hi Ed, thanks so much! I am guessing where you are, I guess somewhere in the southern hemisphere? If you make it to Scotland, make sure to stop in the Cairngorms (:

@unixnerd23 Жыл бұрын

Really good.

@reizkultur Жыл бұрын

Thanks heaps for watching!

@wherestagsroar2908 Жыл бұрын

👍

@reizkultur Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@cool_riding Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this Markus, I have family in Ballater and usually visit at Christmas time but am hoping to return in the spring and summer to ride some of these routes. I also had the pleasure of meeting you last night in Cheltenham, was great to hear about your accomplishments.

@reizkultur Жыл бұрын

Hi Daniel, thanks a lot for those kind words! The tour has been fab, great to tour with Mark and share those experiences jointly. I think you'll love the new book too, there'll be one more route close to Ballater. We will stay there after our gig in Aberdeen, really looking forward to that!

@user-ur1yd6lm6x 11 ай бұрын

❤awesome

@reizkultur 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@scotttaylor4656 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Added to the bucket list! Who's the singer performing the song in the middle of video?

@reizkultur Жыл бұрын

Hi Scott, thanks heaps! The song is Velvet Moon - Call Me Out Tiger - I included all the music tracks in the credits. Cheers Markus

@chrisschlachter5308 Жыл бұрын

@andyguy3708 Жыл бұрын

Have you logged this route and published it anywhere? Could you post a link if so please? I'd love to try it. Thanks for the video.

@reizkultur Жыл бұрын

Hi Any, you'll find all the links in the video description. Thanks for watching!

@varnenche Жыл бұрын

Saw this in BIKE Magazine

@reizkultur Жыл бұрын

Ahh, great to hear. I just got my copy as well!

@middy1065 Жыл бұрын

I am looking to visit coming in from Inverness in September after I do the Hebridean Way. I fancy cycling a route from Inverness through the Cairnagorms and to south towards Oban, I will be on a touring bike, any tips for a route just looking to do 40 steady miles a day and camping

@davidrowe8747 9 ай бұрын

Probably doesn't have the level of detail you need, but take a sneak peek at Saddle Skedaddle's Caledonia Way holiday. Runs from Campbelltown through Oban to Inverness (so, opposite direction to what you are asking for). They have a brief day by day description also, and the Inverness/Oban section is a 3-day route (34, 34 and 52 miles). Good starting point to start planning your own trip, maybe.

@highlandexplorer990 Жыл бұрын

🚴‍♀🏞 This video is giving me all the outdoor adventure feels! The Cairngorms look absolutely stunning and I love that you get to call it home. Can't wait to see more of your biking journeys! Just subscribed to your channel! 🙌🏼🎉

@reizkultur Жыл бұрын

Hello, thanks so much for the feedback, and I have to spend more time on your channel once I am back home, I like films that give historical background as well. Keep up the good work!