NC500
"Portrait" Collection 

I set out to not only record the event and the wonderful landscape of Scotland, but also to capture each individual Cyclist in a "Heroic" portrait style. I had been thinking about those Edwardian Adventures and Explorers and how they were depicted in early photographs, this was a something I wanted to try and create in portraits of our four cyclists - Chris

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June 2023, Cycling the North Coast 500 in Scotland is an incredible adventure that takes you through some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country. The NC500 is a scenic route that covers approximately 500 miles (800 km) around the northern coastline of Scotland, starting and ending in Inverness.

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Scotland is renowned for its stunning landscapes, and the NC500 showcases the best of them. From the dramatic cliffs and golden beaches of the North Coast to the majestic mountains of the Highlands, surrounded by natural beauty throughout the journey. The NC500 takes you through diverse terrains and breathtaking scenery, including stunning coastlines, rugged mountains, rolling hills, and charming villages.  The highlight for me was the Bealach na Bà mountain pass, rising from sea level to 2,054 ft (626m) in about 3.7miles (6km), the greatest ascent of any road climb in the UK.