The end of the road

A year in 20 photographs 20/20 – the end of the road on the Hebridean Way

The Butt of Lewis is quite literally the end of the road on the Hebridean Way.

A couple approach the end of the road on the Hebridean Way
at the Butt of Lewis and Stevenson Lighthouse. It is raining and the road is wet.
A couple reach the end of the road on the Hebridean Way
at the Butt of Lewis and Stevenson Lighthouse

Over the last 20 days, I have posted photographs from many of my adventures this year. It has been great fun looking through these photos and choosing what to write to accompany the images. A recurring theme has been friendship. Riding a bike is an activity suitable for all ages. Throughout my life, I have had many solo adventures, but many of the most memorable times have been shared with others.

In all aspects of my cycling career, from coaching to guiding, I have made many friends. Every cycling holiday that I guide on I come away with new memories. It may be a brief conversation with one guest at dinner, or something funny, or dramatic that has happened during the week. Sometimes, it is things like sharing a sunset over a beach or sitting with others on a shore watching otters play on the rocks. Often it is long-lasting friendships. Looking through all these photographs from cycling adventures in 2024 has been a pleasure and even more so being able to share them with you.

To each and every one of you, whether you ride a bike, support me in my cycling ventures, or just enjoy following what I do through the pictures I take, I wish you all the best for 2025.

Bliadhna Mhath Ùr

Ten male and female cyclists pose with their road bikes for a photo on a Hebridean Way cycling holiday. They are all smiling and raising a hand in celebration. A large body of water and grassy hills can be seen in the background.
Riders from our Hebridean Way holiday in May 2024 at the start on the island of Vatersay
Six male and female cyclists pose for a happy group photo at the Butt of Lewis at the end of their Hebridean Way cycling holiday. The Atlantic Ocean can be seen beyond the cliffs in the background.
Riders from our Hebridean Way holiday in July 2024 reach the finish at the Butt of Lewis

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Skinny Tyres logo showing the silhouette of a female cyclist against an abstract background with the words Skinny Tyres in white in the foreground.