Scott McCabe

Me in 3 – Eat, Ride, Climb

Place to Play – Everywhere and anywhere that there is rolling roads or scenic single-tracks for the bikes or mountains and crags to walk and climb. Having lived in different areas across Scotland there is something special and appealing to all of them but the West Coast and Islands certainly has a bit of everything for my tastes, including the food and the whisky!

Not a lot of people know this – I used to be a keen rugby player and played at a fairly high level until I realised getting broken a few times a week wasn’t the best idea

Qualifications

Mountain Leader,
Mountain Bike Leader and SPA

Mini Bio

I have been bike mad for about 10 years now, mainly road cycling but over the last few years I have also embraced the chunkier tyres and baggier clothes for plenty of fun mountain biking action. I enjoy cycling all over Scotland and also travel to Europe to seek out the smoother tarmac and sunny climbs when I can. I have a passion for all things outdoor and adventure. When I’m not out my bike, I’ll be out climbing or in the hills.  

I have studied Physiology and Sports Science at University, worked as a landscape gardener, trained as chef, travelled around on my bike and become a qualified Mountain Leader and Mountain Bike Guide. Instructing, guiding and introducing people to the outdoors in Scotland is now proudly what I can say I do for a living.

Biggest Adventure

Hard to pick what I would call my biggest adventure. Certainly, the longest one I’ve undertaken was a bike packing trip around Spain. Cycling almost every day and carrying everything you need in a small bag or 2.

Specialist Subject

Food. I love eating (and cooking) as much as I love the adventures. The local produce available around Scotland is superb, sampling local delicacies is an important part in getting to really experience the culture of anywhere you visit.