The Applecross Peninsula - One of UK's best rides (Applecross Bay - Arinacrinachd) - Indoor Cycling

Tucked away on Scotland’s rugged west coast, the Applecross Peninsula offers what many call the most breathtaking bike ride in the country. Hailed as the “prettiest cycle route in the UK”, this remote and dramatic loop has captivated cyclists with its raw beauty, steep climbs, and endless coastal views. Part of the legendary North Coast 500 route, the ride around Applecross is a dream for anyone looking to pair physical challenge with unforgettable scenery. Video about the ride: https://youtu.be/HqOPsB3KK60?si=TPdUPvkSX_cUE5Vf In this stage of this beautiful loop, you ride from Applecross Bay to Arinacrinachd. It is a journey into one of Scotland’s most remote and breathtaking landscapes. As you leave Applecross Bay behind, the world grows even quieter. The route hugs the shoreline at first, offering wide views across the Inner Sound towards Raasay and Skye. The road feels timeless. Here, you experience the raw, exposed beauty of the Highlands. The climbs are short but sharp, yet the effort is constantly rewarded: you ride in first class with a first-class view, and every turn reveals a new slice of rugged coast or an isolated croft. As you approach Arinacrinachd, having passed the northernmost point of the Applecross Peninsula, it feels like reaching a hidden corner of the world. In this video, you’ll join a ride alongside a trained cyclist. If you'd prefer to ride at your own pace, see the details below on how to do so using our indoor cycling app, Open Road. Recommended for cycling enthusiasts who want to try one of the most beautiful cycling loops in the UK You can find the ride on Strava: https://www.strava.com/segments/39080266 Keywords: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert, Remote, Road bike, Valley, Backroad, Beautiful, Jaw-dropping, Stunning, Epic, Ocean, Peninsula, Loop Take your indoor cycling to the next level with Open Road, our ultra-real training app Experience the ultimate indoor cycling adventure with Open Road, our training app for Windows. Designed to bring the outdoors inside, the app transforms your effort into realistic speed, immersing you in rides that feel just like the real thing. Compared to our ride-along videos on YouTube, Open Road offers a more dynamic and authentic indoor cycling experience. The app is fully compatible with all ANT+ and Bluetooth LE cycling devices, including smart trainers, power meters, and speed sensors. For athletes using spinning or exercise bikes without ANT+ connectivity, manual speed control is available, ensuring everyone can enjoy the ride. During your training sessions, you'll have access to essential cycling metrics like altitude, distance, speed, and heart rate, giving you a complete, data-driven workout. Learn more about our indoor cycling app 'Open Road' and sign up for your free ride on our website: https://bikethe.world Support the Channel: Our channel is free to use at home. But if you like the content and it helps your training, we would appreciate your support. You can support us by taking a membership or giving us a ‘Super Thanks’. This will help us make it possible to create and share more professionally produced cycling videos from all over the world. Strava: Join our global cycling community and get kudos from fellow cyclists who like to bike the world: https://www.strava.com/clubs/biketheworldcyclingclub Bike the World with Others: Many indoor cycling studios around the world are using our videos for their indoor training sessions. If you want to bike the world at your local indoor cycling studio, please tell them about us. Facebook: Do you like our cycling videos? Then learn more about new rides, our training app 'Open Road', and other cycling-related activities by giving us a ‘like’ or 'follow' on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/biketheworldvideos/ Just add music: Most cyclists would agree that the ride to Col du Tourmalet is outstanding. But with music, opinions are very mixed. So we have added no music. Instead, we recommend adding your favorite music to the ride. We have left the original sound of the ride out. This is because the noise from passing cars, vibrations from the road, wind, and the rider's breathing drowns out the natural sound of the surroundings. Terms of use: Bike the World has filmed this ride with the journalistic purpose of documenting, describing, educating on, and informing about world-famous and epic bicycle rides around the world. As a courtesy, this video is free to view at home. Any public and/or commercial use needs a license or membership (contact us at https://bikethe.world for more information). Our videos may not be copied. Likewise, one may not use our videos outside our YouTube channel or our training app 'Open Road' without written permission. Our videos are protected by international copyright laws, and any misuse will be prosecuted accordingly.