Cycling activities in Scotland
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Bike Rides
A tourist-office leaflet lists local bike rides, which include a 7-mile Gallanach circular tour, a 16-mile route to the Isle of Seil and routes to Connel, Glenlonan and Kilmore. You can hire mountain bikes from Evo Bikes (566996; 29 Lochside St; ;09:00-17:30 Mon-Sat), opposite Tesco supermarket, for around £15 per day.
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Cycle Hire Callander
The Trossachs is a lovely area to cycle around. Cycle Hire Callander rents bikes for £6 for two hours or £12 for a full day. Child seats are £3. It’s right next to the visitor centre.
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West End Cycles
Hire a bike at West End Cycles at the southern end of Byres Rd. It hires 24-speed mountain bikes for £15/85 per day/week. You need ID, and a £100 deposit or a credit card.
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AMG Cycles
AMG Cycles hires out bikes.
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Sustrans
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Cycling
An excellent 20-mile circular cycle route links with the boat at Loch Katrine. From Aberfoyle, join the Lochs & Glens Cycle Way on the forest trail, or take the A821 over Duke's Pass. Following the southern shore of Loch Achray, you reach the pier on Loch Katrine. The 10.30am boat (p000; there's also a 2pm sailing in summer) can take you to Stronachlachar (one way with bike £16) on the western shore (or it's an extra 12 miles biking it along the northern shore), from where you can follow the beautiful B829 via Loch Ard back to Aberfoyle.
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