Blog Entries from Simon Willis
Blogs (web logs) and blogspots provide a unique insight into Highland life and nature in Lochaber and The West Highlands.
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Last Update: Wednesday, September 18, 2019 - 16:06
I didn't realise I had a problem until I saw the video.In this story and video was trying to work out where it's best to carry weight in a bikepacking rig, front or back.The answer is probably 'the...
The Sonder Camino Ti gravel bike I bought in May is tempting me to ride new and unusual places. In particular I've been seeking out routes new to me and possible, anyone.I found such a route on Mull...
I've seen loads of different bikepacking rigs. I've used different pannier systems and different types of bar bags.But I've never really known where, given the choice, the bulk of the kit should go...
Komoot is a relatively new mapping app for hikers and cyclists. It hails from Austria/Germany, was started around 2010, and boasts 8m users worldwide. I've had an account for a while - I post my most...
Bikepacking has been around for a few years now and the equipment involved has matured, so I thought I'd give it a try. Scroll down to watch the video of my ride.I didn't head off into the...
There is an ancient Scottish belief that evil Spirits cannot cross water. That's why so many important burial places are on islands.The islands in Loch Leven, the Glencoe Islands, may be the best...
Grinduro is not a bike race. Not just a bike race, anyway.Think of it as a long weekend break with decent food, travel to a gorgeous Scottish island, camping, lots of nice people, a bit of...
I recently posted this photo on Instagram. I made the (slightly flippant) comment that a ferry ride to Holy Isle off Arran, then a 3.2km solo swim back, probably wasn't ideal preparation for...
Owning a gravel bike has brough a whole new dimension to my cycling.I still enjoy road riding and events like last weekend's Ride to the Sun.But the Sonder Camino Ti has allowed me to look at tracks...
Last year I filmed and edited this event for The Adventure Show.I was so impressed with the overall feel of the day, or rather night, that I decided to ride the whole thing this year.There's no fee,...
