Andy McKenna.
Photo © Andy Lloyd

GoWhere now has a new package added to the roster of quality trips and this one’s good for those keen to witness the incredible action of the Fort William World Cup.

Here’s the low-down from GoWhere:

WORLD CUP SAFARI BY GOWHERE SCOTLAND

Words: GoWhere Scotland

Dates

9th to 13th June 2013

What is it?

A four day ‘mini-mountain bike ‘safari’ of Scotland’s big mountain riding. Riders will enjoy epic trails around Scotland’s World Cup epicentre – the infamous Mamore mountains and the trails of Kinlochleven – before taking to the high seas in search of hidden gems!

Who is it aimed at?

Anyone with a taste for ‘proper’ mountain biking, and already up in Fort William enjoying the World Cup looking to extend their trip and turn it into a real mountain biking adventure.

Summary

Kinlochleven and the surrounding mountains are home to some of the most rewarding back country and enduro mountain biking in Scotland – and in the same way that good things often come to those who wait, the big downs and wide smiles come only after you’ve scaled the Heights of Kinlochleven™.

The riding around Kinochleven divides opinion; some love it, some hate it. Why? Because the descents are tough enough to make the fainthearted wince. Yes, the riding falls squarely into the more demanding end of the spectrum but if you can handle big mountain ascents and the occasional sustained hike-a-bike knowing you will earn the country’s most exciting technical descents, this is a trip that will leave you with a story to share forever.

With sea level as your starting point…you know what’s coming next…each day begins with a challenging climb to gain some incredible views deep into the Mamore mountain range and out to sea. In this landscape of giants we’re nothing but insignificant dots, and if your idea of the perfect mountain biking adventure involves forgetting the daily grind and getting lost in the most immersive riding experience ever, then you’re in the right place.

And we mix things up with a mini-adventure WITHIN the BIG adventure: we hop on a private boat to access Scotland’s remotest ride, and spend a night on Scotland’s last great wilderness – The Rough Bounds. We may even strike out for the Isle of Skye in search of singletrack and whisky beneath the shadows of the Cuillins!

For more information: www.go-where.co.uk

Andy McKenna is a great rider, a character and of course a brilliant guide.

Andy has just added this Enduro Adventure package to his list of options and it sounds like it could be the holiday of all holidays. The deal includes racing in a Bluegrass enduro race plus five further days of riding.

Here’s the word from GoWhere:

Photos: © Andy Lloyd.

Race. Learn. Explore!

A trip that includes free entry into Europe’s most exciting Enduro event – the Scottish leg of the Bluegrass Enduro Tour (15^th and 16^th June 2013).

The adventure begins in Kinlochleven, home to No Fuss Events iconic big mountain adventure races and The Dudes of Hazzard ‘This is Enduro Now’. The Enduro Adventure Scotland guarantees two incredible days of racing and five more days exploring Scotland’s epic big mountain riding plus world-class Enduro coaching from Dirt School (whose director Chris Ball is one of the brains behind the Enduro World Series).

Fancy some backcountry Scottish riding?

The Enduro Adventure is exclusively for Bluegrass racers: working closely with the event’s organisers, we’ve taken the best rides from two of our most iconic mountain biking adventures: the Heights of Kinlochleven™ and Torrid Affair™ tours – and given them the Bluegrass twist! And with expert coaching delivered by the best in the business you’ll be leaving Scotland all set to tear the competition apart on your next enduro race.

What can you expect from the riding? Put it this way, if you can handle big mountain ascents and the occasional hike-a-bike knowing you will earn the country’s most exciting technical enduro-style descents, then the Kinlochleven area will feel like mountain biking heaven.

Just as you’re falling under the spell of Kinlochleven we up the tempo – it’s time to embark on a ‘Torrid Affair’ and enter a place that leaves everyone (and we mean everyone!) awestruck…no matter how often we ride in this remote corner of Scotland the sheer scale of the mountains and the beckoning quality of the trails never fails to captivate as we unload the bikes and take our first tentative pedal strokes deep into this magical wilderness. Big climbs, insane descents, you’ll see what we mean.

Adventuring in Scotland with Andy McKenna.

On the Enduro Adventure Scotland, every sense, every muscle, every skill in your enduro armoury will be challenged and rewarded in equal measure. We see it as a truly must ride trip.

And as if the opportunity to ride these remote wilderness trails wasn’t reward enough, we’ll sample the (whisky and…) trails on the Isle of Skye and take on the might of the rugged Cuillin mountains. On a trip that keeps on giving, we’ll hop on our private boat to access Scotland’s remotest ride, and spend a night within Scotland’s last great wilderness – The Rough Bounds.

All-mountain+ with coaching
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7 nights / 8 days

June 14^th to 21^st 2013

If you need to ask it’s probably not for you!

• Expert Leadership and Professional Guiding
• Two Day’s Professional Mountain Bike Coaching from our partners Dirt School
• Self catering hostel accommodation (or upgrade to Hotel / Guest House Accommodation including breakfasts)
• Private boat access to remote trail gems
• Transfers, ferries and private transportation throughout the trip
• Mechanical Support
• Detailed pre-departure information
• Trip video and photos

Available for a group of up to eight riders (with or without coaching):

Including coaching: from £990 (self catering / hostel) or £1195 (Bed and Breakfast / hotel / inn / guest house)

Excluding coaching: from £870 (self catering / hostel) or £1075 (Bed and Breakfast / hotel / inn / guest house)

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