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Bikepacking guru Markus Stitz talks to Active Outdoors editor John Davidson during a glorious ride in the Cairngorms<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The pair talk about Markus’s new book, Gravel Rides Cairngorms and Perthshire, as well as touching on subjects from national parks to commuting by bike; all as they cycle one of the routes featured in the guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out more about the book here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can read the Active Outdoors article about this ride and interview here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018One of the best countries in the world to cycle\u2019 \u2013 Bikepacking author Markus Stitz on Aviemore gravel ride<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo gallery by Markus Stitz<\/pre>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Markus Stitz – bikepacking author and route developer<\/a><\/blockquote>