Markus Stitz

The magic of cycling in the Cateran Ecomuseum in eastern Perthshire & Angus. A great few days showing Andy from the Sunday Post & Alastair from the Scotsman around the new Alyth Gravel Network to explore this beautifully quiet corner of 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 & check out the great hospitality.

Routes are available on website & Komoot.

Second front cover for Cycling Weekly - and a big feature to share my passion for early morning rides with &

The image was shot at the impromptu Dawn Patrol at Cyclingworld Europe in Düsseldorf this year - on one of the most beautiful morning I had in 2026.

Some very good reasons why I love to run one Dirt Dash outside of Scotland. An amazing start & finish at YHA Whitby - the friendly people & the amazing landscape. Dirt Dash time tomorrow!

Why would you want to get up at 5am to ride your bike? A question I asked .flensted - founder of the and riders from the for my latest feature for Cycling Weekly.

Cycling’s superpower is building communities that are powerful & inspirational. What Hans has created in Oslo is an amazing bunch of like-minded people.

If you are new to Oslo or visiting - than I can’t think if any better way to get to know the city than the ODP. The same applies to Edinburgh and any other Dawn Patrol out there.

These are images from our photoshoot on the route last Sunday. I am looking forward to the finished feature next week - and being back in 🇳🇴 for more adventures.

In the end of June for a press trip on the Mjolkevegen - and from 6-13 September as guide & photographer on a gravel trip on the Mjolkevegen & Tusenmetren (link in my bio for more infos).

Norway gravel summer vibes. Hard to beat - nice loop from Tveter to Moss - ferry to Horten (free) and then a nice 35km loop on other side - and all the way back again.

Nice to see my thoughts on the Cateran Dirt Dash on BIKEPACKING.com. The first of the Dirt Dashes is done, and I look forward to the next one in Yorkshire. You can find the link to the article in the comments.

Picture yourself riding through Norway’s wild mountain landscapes, gravel crunching beneath your tyres and endless views stretching out ahead.

Pack your bags and join us for an adventure to remember in .

This August marks 10 years since I returned from my round-the-world trip, a good reason to celebrate.

From 6 - 13 September, you can join me and - who has cycled around the world twice - for eight days of magical gravel riding on the Mjølkevegen.

We’ll ride in a small group, share stories from the road, and enjoy big views, smooth gravel, proper beds and great food each evening.

I’ll bring my cameras too, so you’ll not only enjoy the journey - you’ll have the memories to take home afterwards.

We have only 5 spots left. Join us! The link to book is in my bio - or drop me a message with any question you have.

Some of my favourite moments from the Dexshell Cateran Dirt Dash - captured on camera. Organising the events is hugely rewarding, and this weekend was no different. With Louise and Bob I had an amazing team supporting me, and thanks also to everyone working hard to feed us! And to Komoot & Carradice for supporting the event.

It’s been great to see all the positive feedback from riders. One rider described the route as a “mini Highland Trail” - and as Alan’s event was my own introduction to , I think there’s definitely something in that comparison. For most riders there were a few proper Type II fun moments: pushing through steeper climbs and boggy bits, balanced by cracking descents, remote trails and stunning scenery.

I’m already looking forward to doing it all again in Yorkshire soon, and hopefully seeing some of you in Dunoon later this year too. It was also brilliant to finally have a proper chat with Jack Thurston on Friday evening at Alyth Cyclery - and show him some beautiful Lost Lanes around the Cateran Ecomuseum.

Full gallery link in bio.