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Emily's Highland Trail 550 2024

Emily's Highland Trail 550 2024

It had finally arrived. The Highland Trail 550. After months of training, preparation and obsessing - over kit, bike setup, the route, potential stops, how much food to carry, what to drink, what to eat, you name it, I obsessed about it.

Tyndrum. On the verge of starting the legendary Highland Trail 550. My nerves were shot to bits. 
June 12, 2024 — Emily Greaves
Strathearn MBC does the 'Puffer as a mixed Quad

Strathearn MBC does the 'Puffer as a mixed Quad

A look back at the 2018 Strathpuffer and the first time a team from Comrie Croft Bikes took part! Why would anyone want to compete in one of the Top...
January 08, 2024 — Emily Greaves
Emily's top tips for first time winter bikepackers

Emily's top tips for first time winter bikepackers

Bikepacking does not have to be limited to the summer months. Winter in Scotland can provide some excellent riding. The bracken dies back, revealing trails that have been hidden all...
December 08, 2023 — Emily Greaves
Emily's first winter bikepacking adventure with her kids

Emily's first winter bikepacking adventure with her kids

Emily, our head guide, has had some epic adventures with her family over the years. This is her account of their first family bikepacking trip back in April 2018 when...
December 08, 2023 — Emily Greaves
Colins bike check

Colins bike check

"Its Quality not Quantity maaaaan", said no-one ever, that I ever listened to. 
January 23, 2023 — William Holloway
Em's Journey to Free Movement Festival

Em's Journey to Free Movement Festival

I left home on Thursday morning, much later than planned. A list of things that still needed to be done. Stressed to the max.
December 06, 2022 — Emily Greaves