SCOTTISH
GUIDES & COACHES
We are proudly Scottish and want to encourage more people to experience the incredible riding our country has to offer. With Deviate co-owners Ben Jones and Chris Deverson having also previously worked as guides, they know first hand how guided trips can forge lifelong friendships and a love for exploring the outdoors on two wheels.
Below you’ll discover a number of Guides & Coaches we work closely with who offer fantastic guided trips across Scotland, catering for all levels of experience.
Scottish Guides & Coaches map
Click on the icons in the map below to find out more about the Guided Trips and Coaching on offer across different parts of Scotland.
MEET THE GUIDES
EMILY & SCOTT
COMRIE CROFT BIKES
Comrie Croft is based on the edge of the Southern Highlands with Glen Lednock sitting as the stunning backdrop for their coaching and guided adventures.
ABOUT EM: Em’s superpower is getting people on bikes. She is a firm believer that age is just a number, you are never ‘too old’ for anything. She is a British Level 3 MTB Leader and Level 2 Coach.
ABOUT SCOTT: Scott is a superb coach, his relaxed manner puts the most nervous rider at ease. He can ride the gnarliest of gnar, breaking it down into bite sized chunks so you can too! He is a British Cycling Level 2 Coach and Trail Cycle Leader.
LOUISE HAGGARTY
HEAD IN THE SKY MTB COACHING
Louise is based in central Scotland but runs her coaching and guiding trips all over Scotland.
Coaching: Whether you want to take your riding to the next level in the Tweed Valley, or get into some natural riding at Dunkeld, Louise helps you build confidence on the bike by combining practical skills and tips to overcome the psychological blocks that often hinder progress. Sessions available from beginner to advanced level riding
Guiding: Explore some of Scotland's most beautifully rugged parts by bike with
-Beginner + intermediate bikepacking trips
- Adventure weekends
-Scottish Island adventure trips
Mike WILKES
MACDUI BIKE ADVENTURES
Mike, from Macdui Bike Adventures, guides around mountains and forests of Scotland, but is most at home in the Cairngorms. The wilder the better.
He and his team are British Cycling Level 3 qualified and can guide and coah through the mountains, natural trails and trail centres.
Packages include:
- Family Rides
- Glen and Moorland Explorer
- Munro Explorer
Find out more
BEN NEWTON
WERIDE MTB GUIDING & SKILLS COACHING
Whilst based in West Yorkshire, Ben provides guiding and coaching across England and Scotland predominantly in the Peak District, Lake District and Scottish Borders.
He is a British Cycling Level 2 MTB coach and Level 3 MTB leader with over 15 years experience.
Guiding packages include:
- Road to Golfie
- Road to Enduro
- Steep and Tech Master Class
Find out more
BE INSPIRED
In the first of our Scottish Routes series, Emily Greaves from Comrie Croft shares why she set up the Rise and Grind, a weekly morning ride through the rugged terrain of Scotland's Glen Lednock, Comrie, culminating on top of Standing Stone Hill.
The video explores how mountain biking can create a strong connection to nature and build a community that brings together like-minded individuals.
The Rise and Grind is a free initiative and runs every Thursday morning.
Mike of Macdui Bike Adventures showcasing the incredible Cairngorm views.
An incredible backdrop for learning new skills with Louise of Head in the Sky.
Get a taste of the beautiful trails in Glen Ledlock with the team at Comrie Croft.
QUICK TIPS
Coach and Guide Louise Haggarty (aka Head in the Sky), shares regular tips to help improve your riding.
ARE YOU A GUIDE OR COACH?
Find out more about our Guide & Coach Programme
