Stretching for 560+ miles across Scotland, the Highland Trail 550 is an impressive mountain biking route that is amongst the best bikepacking rides in the entire world. In this video, we join rider Barry Godin as he sets out to cover the route end-to-end in 11 days, soaking in the amazing scenery and wonderful riding as he goes. Most riders actually compete the route in a faster time, but with landscapes this epic, why hurry?
Highland Trail 550 from Barry Godin on Vimeo.
Kraig is an outdoor and adventure travel writer based in Nashville, TN. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to numerous online and print outlets, including Popular Mechanics, Gear Junkie, Outside Online, National Geographic, Digital Trends, Business Insider, TripSavvy, about.com, and of course The Adventure Blog.
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