Markus Stitz: Last News

A cyclist has admitted he has risked 'life and limb' on roads south of Ayr as part of a video campaigning for a new active travel route.

A brand new coast-to-coast cycle route set to launch in Scotland this summer has been unveiled, and its name has been revealed.

A new film capturing a 165-mile 'bikepacking' journey through the Cairngorms National Park has been released.

Highland Perthshire, are being asked to take a survey on their experiences. The ‘Perthshire Gravel Trails’ launched in July and as part of its introduction a video was made by round-the-world single speed cyclist and filmmaker Markus Stitz, delving deep into its fascinating local history.The filmmaker travelled the entire route bikepacking, which is a synthesis of both mountain biking and minimalist camping. Major repairs on Carse of Gowrie flyover ahead of schedule The lengths of the 11 individual routes range from 12km to 120km, starting in the Perthshire towns and villages of Dunkeld, Pitlochry, Blair Atholl, Aberfeldy and Comrie, as well as the remote Rannoch Station.

Highland Perthshire has been showcased in a new video that delves deep into its fascinating local history. Filmed on the ‘Drovers Trail’ by round-the-world singlespeed cyclist and filmmaker Markus Stitz, ‘Drovers’ tells the story of the ancient drove roads, an important part of Scottish history which inspired writers like Robert Burns and Sir Walter Scott.