INSIDER TIPS

STOP FOR CAKES VELOCITY

Veg/healthy community cafe with bike workshop. Hearty cakes, traybakes etc. Closed Sun/Mon. WHERE: Inverness

IV2 3NF

GET SPARE TUBES BIKES OF INVERNESS

Friendly, experienced, popular local bike shop. Workshop, repairs etc. Specialized and Trek specialists. Closed Sun. WHERE: Inverness

IV3 8BP

FANCY A PINT? WATERSIDE AT GLEN MHOR

One of several adjacent hotel restaurant-bars with riverside outdoor tables. Premium lagers rather than real ale. WHERE: Inverness

IV2 4SF

HAVE BREAKFAST RENDEZVOUS CAFE

Full Scottish breakfast £6–£11, and lighter options (toast, pancakes etc). ‘Cannabis tea’! Open 7/7 from 8am. WHERE: Inverness

IV1 1EA

WITH FAMILY? NESS ISLANDS

A short, car-free smooth cycle path from centre: woodsy little islands great for exploring, play areas at adjoining Whin Park. WHERE: Inverness IV2 4RT