Justin tackles the North Coast 500 on his bike

I have started planning (and training!) for my next personal challenge: the North Coast 500, better known as NC500 amongst those in the know!

Touted as one of the world’s best and most beautiful road trips, it follows 516 miles (to be exact) of stunning coastal scenery wrapped around the Northern Highlands of Scotland.

Starting in Inverness, a friend and I will pedal our way along undulating lanes, past craggy outcrops, white sandy beaches, remote fishing villages and rugged terrain over eight days, carrying our camping gear.

It will certainly be an opportunity to get back closer to nature where I feel most at home.