Let Markus Stitz Take You for a Ride - Islay Book Festival

Enjoy a social ride from Port Ellen – the first place in Scotland where Markus Stitz arrived back from cycling the world! – along the Three Distilleries Path and back, with a renowned ultra-long distance cyclist. After the ride, participants will have an opportunity to ask questions of Markus over refreshments at the Machrie, and will view a short film that complements his newest cycling guidebook, Gravel Rides Cairngorms & Perthshire, which showcases 15 of the finest gravel cycling routes through the Cairngorms National Park, Perthshire, and the Angus Glens.

Markus is a German-born route designer, film-maker, photographer and writer based in Edinburgh. Founder of Bikepacking Scotland, he is an ultra-endurance bike racer with three successful finishes of the Highland Trail 550 (Scotland) and a 34,000km unsupported ride around the world on a single-speed mountain bike. He is the author of Great British Gravel Rides, Bikepacking Scotland, and Gravel Rides Cairngorms & Perthshire.

Note: Tickets include refreshments. Places are limited; advance booking is essential.

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