Andy Dodds

Trying out the #xc bike at Aberfoyle. That’ll sharpen up the #skillz.

#mountainbike
#mountainbiking
#scotland
#lapierre
#vittoriatyres
#getoutside

If you’re going to drag yourself out of a comfy bed early in the morning, might as well make it somewhere nice.

#keswick
#thelakes
#thelakedistrict
#roadie
#cycling
#lapierre
#vittoriatyres
#getoutside

Forgot I took this at the weekend.

A nice way to round out my Saturday.

#beach
#walkies
#sunset
#scotland
#ayrshirecoast
#getoutside

Weekend at home wasn’t terrible.

Last bit of #singletrack for the day.

Old knees aren’t being my friends at the minute, so I’m very thankful for the #emtb to keep me pedalling.

#agingdisgracefully
#mountainbike
#mountainbiking
#scotland
#lapierre
#vittoriatyres
#getoutside

Creepy American politician picks a fight with Scotland.

Aye.

Good luck with that one, pal.

It’s been a week. Being busy, rushed and doing a lot of tail chasing.

But, stuff like this happens and it’s important to stop and take it in.

#trailrun
#trailrunning
#scottishmountains
#health
#mentalhealth
#getoutside
#runner
#running
#cairngorms

It might not look it, but the moors have returned to a mix of bog, moss and mud.

New brake rotors and pads made for riding the one geared wonder a whole lot nicer!

#singlespeed
#mtb
#mountainbike
#mountainbiking
#scotland
#getoutside
#vittoriatyres

The other, #nighttime side of #Annecy.

Cannot overstate enough how much you need to visit this place.

#france
#holiday
#getoutside
#vacation

Stressed out.
Not liking much.
Crazy low motivation.
Zero time for other people.

Go ride your #mountainbike at Comrie Croft.

It helps.

#mentalhealthmatters
#physicalhealthismentalhealth
#getoutside
#scotland
#mountainbiking
#emtb
#lapierre
#vittoriatyres

It’s back open!

And still a load of fun.

#emtb
#mountainbike
#mountainbiking
#scotland
#getoutside
#comriecroft
#lapierre
#vittoriatyres

A little #throwback to the weekend’s #mountainbike ride at Comrie Croft. In a small area, they’ve managed to fit all kinds of riding and it’s always a bit of a #hoot. The place holds up all year around, surprisingly physical and always great to ride. Make sure it’s on your list of places to ride.

Bravest person in the US just now - she’s a legend. More backbone than those trying to talk her down.

Not sure how this #weekend is going to go, so here’s another shot from my #lunchbreak at The Watchers at the start of the week.

The #cairngorms is definitely up there as one of my favourite parts of #scotland.

#getoutside
#drone
#droneshots
#djimavic3pro

Well, that was the loudest thing to ever come out of my van’s speakers.

Finally watching #Gotham. Good lord, it’s surprisingly brutal.

YouTube video by Alexisonfire - Topic Midnight Regulations

Relevant.

youtu.be/SyYP9yyDo_E?...

Stopped at The Watchers’ Viewpoint in The Cairngorms and put the drone up.

Nice place to stop for a break!

#droneshots
#scotland
#cairngorm
#cairngormsnationalpark
#scottishmountains
#djimini3pro

YouTube video by Gojira Gojira - Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça ira!) [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

Relevant.

youtu.be/5hTMYk7orHw?...

I have to admit, I’ll always prefer short travel 29ers to any other suspension platform.

That was a hoot.

#lapierre
#lapierrebikes
#vittoriatyres
#mountainbiking
#mountainbike
#getoutside

To say that it’s been a week would be an understatement. Looking forward to some of this at the weekend.

Minus the snow.

#mountainbike
#mountainbiking
#scotland
#emtb
#getoutside
#lapierrebikes
#singlespeed
#vittoriatyres

I am pretty spoiled up here.

#scotland
#scottishhills
#getoutside
#ridethybike

Cold but with some amazingly grippy trails!

The big emtb didn’t miss a beat at Aberfoyle today - just the big bit of meat on top of it that needs to sharpen up.

Fun was had, skids were done and trails were ridden.

#mountainbike
#emtb
#lapierrebikes
#vittoriatyres
#getoutside
#scotland

Not a bad day to head out on the #singlespeed. Climbing stung a bit, but a surprising amount of grip on the descents!

Off to #defrost now.

#mountainbike
#mountainbiking
#ayrshirecoast
#getoutside
#vittoriatyres

Anyone else really tired…?

Modern life is a bit rubbish at the moment. The news is constantly negative, billionaires are taking the piss and we’re being ruled by donkeys.

Make the most of the stuff you can enjoy.

Mountain bikes, motorcycles, music, dogs and Randy Feltface will never let you down.

Anyone else missing the early 2000s…?

#takemeback
#simplertimes

Looking forward to some more travels in 2025!

Went for a #run. Felt about as extinct as this guy.

#2024 - new job, new faces, new bikes and new places.

#2025 is also looking to be a good one.

#happynewyear when it lands.