News
October 08-New for 2009 BMW GS1200 Adventure and Triumph Speed Triple for hire
Scotlandbybike have added to the hire fleet with the purchase of a number of these fantastic bikes, for full details of both these great bikes please click here for info on the GS 1200 Adventure and click here for the Speed Triple
October 08-Already preparing for next season
Our last tour has just finished for 2008 and we have a few more hires before we close at the end of the month.
All the bikes will be getting their annual full service from Scotty the Technical Top-dog, we will be sorting out all the kit and buying some new gear, helmets and coms systems, and the last of the bikes will be fitted with sat nav, roll on 2009 !
We are in the process of launching a new website in Norway and are also appointing agents in Norway and Sweden.
Scotlandbybike will be expanding a great deal over the next 6 months, not only our tours and bike hire, but our training team will be greatly enhanced and we will be producing a website and new print to support our training side of the business which is not just for individuals, but also couples, groups and companies, we ill also be announcing our residential advanced training courses for 2009 very soon and details for an exiting new development for 2009.
September 08-A fantastic 2008
As the season draws to a close and Autumn approaches we look back on a great year, it has been truly fantastic, we have covered ten of thousands of miles and have met and toured with some really great people who have become firm friends.
Scotlandbybike has purchased a new support and chaser vehicle, in the RAC bright orange livery no less ! You will certainly see us coming.
The new transit is fully kitted out for support and transport of the bikes and has more than enough room to also act as a chase for group tours.
We also finished the month with our trip to California Superbike School, what a time we had ! we left with lots of big smiles then had to ride nearly 700 miles in the worst rain for a long time, from Silverstone back to Aberdeen, but we were still smiling, and i guess thats how the season comes to a close the way it started, no matter how wet it is , how much it rains and how much they try to knock you down, you just smile and ride on, thats one of the great parts of being bikers.
September 08-scotlandbybike has joined with one of Aberdeen's leading accommodation providers Skene House Hotel Suites.
A unique package has been created specifically for Norwegian Visitors to Aberdeen and the North East.The daily guided tours for guests, will cover some of the very best that Scotland has to offer, great roads, great scenery and great places to visit. We have over 20 different routes to choose from, there is something to suit riders of all levels and tastes, we will even record the tour onto DVD!
Scotlandbybike hire fleet now has a large number of great bikes to choose from we have a selcetion of BMW 1200 GS, F650 GS, Honda VFR's and various Triumphs.
September 08-Some of the scotlandbybike team have recently completed the intensive FBOS course run by the NHS Ambulance Sevice.
FBOS, First Bike On Scene course covers areas of a road traffic collision that you may have to deal with, areas such as scene assessment, making safe, first aid and life support are all covered.
Three of us all rode to Lancashire for the weekend course and were delighted to ride back in warm late summer sunshine having all passed with flying colours.
August 2008-Advanced Training
Thanks to everyone who booked on our advanced training courses over the last few months, the next 2 months into October are looking really busy, remember we can tailor make the course to suit you and also make a weekend of it, perhaps in the West Coast regions. The training and bike hire packages are proving to be very popular you can train with scotlandbybike and also hire one of our bikes, we have just bought another VFR to cope with demand.
Call Stewart on 07515 851876 for more information.
August 2008- Scotlandbybike Fun Days
As a welcome break and a reward for all our hard work so far this year, some on the scotlandbybike team for heading off to Silverstone in September for a day with California Superbike School, we are so excited. Hopefully we will post some pics on the site after the day.
And for the unlucky they are off to Lancaster for a First Aid Course and First Bike on Scene course, not as much fun as SBS but we take saftey very seriouly, we all have attended various courses already and these ones will add to our skill base.
July 2008 - scotlandbybike places new order
In recent months scotlandbybike has purchased a variety of new touring and training bikes, including Triumph's and a number of BMW'S, we have also just ordered a new BMW GS Adventure.
The new bikes will be loaded with every extra and sat nav
June 2008 - scotlandbybike weekend tour to Skye
We are running a weekend trip and tour of Skye this summer, for anyone who has never been, all we can say is COME ALONG! Skye is truly one of the best riding experiences you will ever have, it really is Scotland at it's very best. The dates are the 22nd, 23rd and 24th of August, accommodation can be single, double or twin, why not bring your partner along ? If you want to camp, then bring the tent, this is an ideal tour for all Novice riders, back to biking, Lady Bikers, experienced riders, everyone is welcome.
For more info please call stewart on + 44 (0) 7515 851876 or email stewart@scotlandbybike.com
June 2008 - scotlandbybike buy more bikes to cope with demand
After our May update, we have great news, we have continued to grow throughtout June and have bought even more bikes to cope with the hire and touring demand.
Our new bikes are a BMW R1100 and 2 BMW 1200 GS's with full touring kit.
Our Advanced Training side of the business contiunes to grow with more and more new clients, coming to scotlandbybike, feedback is that they really enjoy our relaxed style and fresh approach, a welcome change from same old, same old and the stuffyness that abounds.
Many clients are also choosing to use our bikes for the training, remember we can give you the whole package! from a fresh, modern and friendly company.
May 2008 - scotlandbybike add to fleet for 2008
We are so busy with bike hire and tours that we have had to purchase more bikes for our hire fleet , we have bought another 2 BMW GS bikes, 2 Triumph Trophy's and a Triumph Tiger. We have also moved to larger premises as the business continues to grow.
A huge thank you to all our customers and friends for your support, many scoffed, many doubted, many copied but none even came close or matched scotlandbybike!
May 2008 - Scotlandbybike.com to partner with one of Scotlands leading dealers
Shirlaws of Aberdeen and Scotlandbybike will be working together on a number of projects , more to follow Stewart Buchanan said" we are delighted to be working with Roy and the rest of the Shirlaws team, and are looking forward to a really busy year and a great relationship with a premier dealer.
March 2008 - VisitScotland Expo
Scotlandbybike have been exhibiting at visitscotland Expo, the Travel Trade show for Scotland. The 2 day show was held in Aberdeen and has been a huge success for the company, we have met many new clients from the USA, Canada, Europe and the UK. Our new website which was launched at Expo was a great success and our new identity has been very well received. Scotlandbybike are looking forward to working with all our new partners.
March 2008 - New Training Division
Scotlandbybike.com launch a new training division to the company, staffed by the highest qualified instructors in the business, we feature the latest bike camera technology and state of the art communications. Many of our instructors bikes have no less than 2 or 3 cameras, we record all the training sessions, giving you a dvd of each session allowing us to review your progress.
For all riders regardless of your ability!
scotlandbybike.com is a company dedicated to providing motorcycle training for all levels of ability and experience, whether you have recently got your full motorcycle licence or simply want to enhance some elements of your riding.
Advanced motorcycle training at any stage of your motorcycling will enhance all riding skills, safety and enjoyment, as well as building your progress and confidence overall.
March 2008 - New website goes live
Scotlandbybike.com commissioned Hotchilli to design, build and programme their new showcase website. The comprehensive site features detailed information on booking, tours and motorcycle hire. The site has a built-in live messaging feature, allowing users to message scotlandbybike directly whilst online.
March 2008 - Novice & Back to Biking Tours
Join Scotlandbybike.com on our summer day trips and short tours. These ride outs are especially for the novice rider or those who have made a return to biking, male or female riders are welcome to join us. These trips are designed to give you more experience and confidence on a wide variety of roads and improve your bike handling skills. You will be riding in a group with similar abilities and experience.
• We ride at an easy, steady pace
• You will be able to ride with no pressure
• Improve your bike-handling skills
• Have fun seeing Scotland
March 2008 - Summer Tours
Scotlandbybike.com have a great programme of weekend tours for 2008.
All tours leave on Saturday mornings and return on Sunday.
All accommodation is on a Bed & Breakfast basis, based on two people sharing (please note single supplements will apply).
Bike hire is also available, please contact us for details.
All tours: £65.00 per person
For more information and to book a tour:
stewart@scotlandbybike.com
+44 (0) 7515 851876 / +44 (0) 7796 170999
Feb 2008 - Novice, and back to biking ride outs
Working with Ecosse Honda and Yamaha, scotlandbybike.com are putting to together a summer programme of short tours and day ride outs for novice bikers and the back to biking riders, these overnight trips or day trips are designed to ride at an easy pace on some of the best roads Scotland has to offer, we hope that you will gain more confidence, experience and will of course be with a group all of similar ability, you will be riding with highly experienced bikers who will give you useful tips, share knowledge and hopefully improve your riding skills.
These trips are designed for fun and enjoyment, they are not advanced training sessions, however they will without doubt improve your skills and confidence.
More information will be on the website soon, please check back for details.
Feb 2008 - Summer rides with Ecosse Honda and Ecosse Yamaha
Scotlandbybike.com are working with Honda and Yamaha dealerships Ecosse in Aberdeen this season to deliver a number of weekend and day trips, we hope to have one a month from April to September, a full programme will be on the website very soon, please check back for details, remember you can hire a bike from us if you want to come but don`t have your own bike.
Feb 2008 - Scotlandbybike.com at Expo 2008
We are at Visitscotland Expo in Aberdeen this year, with our new look stand and will be showing our new Honda Blackbird CBR1100XX sports tourer, come and have a look !
We will be looking to strengthen our relationships with the travel trade and grow scotlandbybike.com as the premier touring business in the country.
Stewart, Kevin and Scott will be on hand to help with any enquiries you have.
Feb 2008 - Scotlandbybike.com add to hire fleet
Scotlandbybike.com have added to our hire fleet over the winter with the additions of Honda Deauville, VFR and Pan European motorbikes or motorcycles.
It has been a very busy winter for us and we are looking forward to the start of the new season.
Bike hire for self guided tours is proving very popular, remember you don`t need to tour with us to hire, anyone can hire a bike from Scotlandbybike.com
Aug 2007 - Twelve Go On Tour
Our recent tour to Orkney, the far North of Scotland and the West Coast was a huge success, a group of 12 set out form Aberdeen, led by our guide Kevin, a job well done my man ! and even a few challenges thrown in, while most were feeling or being sea sick, never phased Kevin orders a full meal from the "captains table" urrgggghhh ! missing helmets, otters, flat tyres, no lights, dehydration, deer and other mammals with a mind of there own, sunshine, wind, rain, fog, mist, and more sunshine, we had it all, but we had Kevin! 100`s of miles later...... the cry was lets do it again, what a trip, 12 happy riders, well done Kevin, and i never mentioned the names of those who managed to grab a ticket from the white caps !
Aug 2007 - A very busy season
The scotlandbybike team of Stewart, Kevin and Scott would like to thank all our customers for making this year so busy and such a success, as an award wining business we always strive to give 100% and from what you have been telling us we seem to be doing just that.
At last we have our own fleet of motorbikes or motorcycles for hire, this is a significant investment and one which looks like it is already paying dividends, remember you can hire a bike without going on tour or why not consider having a guide for 2 or 3 days at the start and end of your self guided tour.
June 2007 - New tour guides join Scotlandbybike
Scotlandbybike are delighted to announce that two new guides have joined the team. Kevin Martin and Scott Bruce both hail from the North East of Scotland and are passionate about the history, hertitage and scenery that their country offers visitors. Currently, Kevin rides a Honda VFR 800 VTEC, which is fully equipped for touring and Scott a Suzuki Hyabusa, which is similarly equipped.
Between them they have over 50 years experience riding motorcycles and have a range of advanced motorcycling and driving qualifications. In addition they have extensively toured Scotland and beyond and therefore understand what the keys issues are to make touring safe and enjoyable. They also have considerable professional experience in how to provide customer satisfaction and quality of service combined with their positive `can do` attitudes.
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