A Taste of Skye

We decided to load the bikes onto the camper and head out west to base ourselves in Reraig for a few days. This route could easily be achieved as a day trip from Moray and is worth the effort. We stayed at the Reraig Caravan Site which was a lovely quiet site, immaculately kept and … Read more

Highland Bridge-hopping

As the sun finally came out and the forecast was dry, we decided to make a day of it and head out for a longer cycle. We started and finished in Nairn but the route can be adapted to start in Forres if you prefer. From Nairn we took the Grantown Road to Ferness where … Read more

Delay at Darcey’s: A Cawdor Circuit

Well, the weather improved – and then promptly plunged back into winter. So as it’s still chilly and wet, we thought a medium-length route was in order with a start and finish in Nairn. From Nairn take the Grantown Road and then bear right at Househill along the Sustrans Cycle Route 1. You will continue … Read more

A Pre-spring Circuit from Elgin

So the days are getting longer and the weather is trying to be kinder, and we thought that you might feel like turning your pedals a little longer as a result. This month we’re making Elgin our start and finish point, but you will see that it’s easy to amend this route to start and … Read more

Turning on the Lights in Lossiemouth

Apologies for neglecting this part of our website of late, but Bikespokes have been busy fixing bikes, building bikes and even rescuing the odd “damsel in distress”. To start 2015 we have a lovely flat route that is great if you’re not in the mood for the hills, or at this time of year when … Read more

Weave your way to Grantown

A great calorie-devouring cycle route to include some roller coaster hills with an optional pit-stop at Knockando Wool Mill. Starting from Forres town centre, head out on St Leonards Road to Rafford, then on to Dallas via the B9010. Take a right just as you get into Dallas and follow the road through some lovely … Read more

Logie Steading Loop

Welcome to our first Bikerides with Benefits: a guide to bikeroutes around Moray which always include a food stop! Our appetiser for today is our Logie Steading Loop. Approximately 24 miles. Logie Steading is a fantastic haven where you can re-fuel with some lovely food at the Olive Tree Cafe.There are also some wonderful independent … Read more