Roam Scotland

23/02/2026

We’ve finally got round to setting up our YouTube channel! 🎥

Our first video is now live, and we’ve also put together a few playlists featuring films created by some of our riders from trips over the years.

If you get a minute, head over and give the video a watch. If you enjoy it, a like, comment, or subscribe really helps the channel grow.

An absolutely fantastic 7 day bikepacking trip round the Far North of Scotland, organised by Calum Munro & the Roam Scotland Bikepacking Society…..Stunning s...

20/02/2026

Meet the riders:
RSR attended: 2024

What is RSR to you?

RSR is more than a rally - it’s a community built on challenge, support and shared adventure. It pushed me beyond my comfort zone, challenged and inspired me, and connected me with incredible people. The miles are hard, but it’s the shared struggle, the growth and the friendships along the way that make it truly special. One of the best adventures I’ve ever taken on.

I nominate

About John:

Cycling has always been a big part of John’s life. From guiding others on two wheels to now escaping into the wild with friends, he’s always up for the next adventure. And if you’re after a good laugh along the way - John’s your man. We’re lucky to have legends like John in the RSR crew.

09/01/2026

The Spine Rally, Edinburgh to Inverness – 10th-16th May 2026

Roam Scotland Rally is a 7-day self-supported group bikepacking ride from Edinburgh to Inverness, up the spine of scotland. The main ‘rugged’ route is 660km, 8,540m of climbing and 50% off-road. The less tough ‘rolling’ route is 457km, 5870m and 43% off-road.

The Rally follows the format established by the ‘It’s not a race, just a challenge to finish and a question of what to ride and where to focus your efforts’. Riders go at their own pace, with others or solo.

Entry is free, with a voluntary donation to our charitable bikepacking society if you can afford it. You’ll receive a detailed ride guide with interesting detour options, a vague suggestion of where to aim for each day and a supportive Whatsapp group.

Link in bio to sign up!

12/02/2025

Entries are now open to all for our first bikepacking Wild Weekend. Departing Inverness on 18th April for a three day jaunt on some lovely gravel. That's the bank holiday weekend so hopefully work won't get in the way.

Full details and entry form are on our website (link in bio) Any questions just ask in comments or DM us.

We also have a few spaces left for our week long rally in May. It would be good to see some new faces there too.

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05/02/2025

The Great Glen Way. Part of the route on day 1 of our Wild Weekend this Easter. All photos .turner

03/02/2025

Entries are now open (for Society members) for our first bikepacking Wild Weekend. Departing Inverness on 18th April for a three day jolly on some fantastic Scottish gravel.

Non members also welcome but you’ll have to wait until next week before entry opens to all.

Full details and entry form are on our website (link in bio) Any questions just ask in comments or DM us.

02/02/2025

Our first Wild Weekend ride departs Inverness on April 18th. Entries opening in the next day or two for Roam Scotland Society members! Non members also welcome, it would be great to see some new faces although you’ll have to wait another week before entry opens.

Full details are on our website (link in bio) including route details and how to enter but simply it’s a free to enter 3 day ride over the long Easter weekend.

05/01/2025

Still a few entries left for Roam Scotland Far North rally 2025, May 11th-17th - route files with day-by-day plan here: https://ridewithgps.com/collections/2603630 see previous post for entry link

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10/12/2024

Reminder that entries are open for our 2025 Far North Rally. If you fancy a week of self-supported bikepacking across some of the most beautiful and remote parts of Scotland we're heading out from Inverness on 11th May. Further details and entry form on our website... https://roamscotland.org/the-rides/

10/11/2024

FAR NORTH RALLY RIDE 2025

This year the ride will be a bit different. The far north has limited accommodation options, so we strongly recommend camping or bivvy equipment. Distances between food stops can be long. The weather can be very wild. So... you'll have to carry more weight throughout, likely making the ride a bit tougher.

The North Coast 500 road route is often dangerous for cycling, so we've tried to minimise time on these roads. We have a 'hub & spoke design'. Riders have route choices to make: ride the hub only or choose as many of the out & back spokes as you want.
Starting and finishing in Inverness. To celebrate our return, we have the Black Isle Brewery hostel lined up just for us with the bar just around the corner.

To enter for free, or with a donation:
https://roamscotland.org/the-rides/

09/07/2024

Strade bianci Scozzesi, Atlantic Oak rain forest, flowery old tarmac, lush & rocky gullies... awesome Argyll. West & Island roue improvements

20/05/2024

Glorious Glenfeshie. RSR day 2.