johnmuirway.org presents: Unhurried - Scotland Coast to Coast on the John Muir Way8:32
In his latest film ‘Unhurried’ Edinburgh-based filmmaker and adventurer Markus Stitz documents his trip on the John Muir Way, one of Scotland's Great Trails. The film reveals a unique coast to coast journey through Scotland’s varied landscapes, history and heritage, during which Markus reflects on one of the great advantages of travelling by bike: being able to slow down and connect more fully with your surroundings.
The John Muir Way links Helensburgh in the west with Dunbar, the birthplace of John Muir, in the east. A GPX is available to download for free on the John Muir Way and Bikepacking Scotland websites. The route passes through Scotland's first national park, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs, and provides a journey of contrasts and the chance to connect with nature, taking advantage of the green spaces that link coasts, villages, towns and the capital city, Edinburgh.
http://www.johnmuirway.org
http://www.bikepackingscotland.com/johnmuirway
Subtitled in English and German.
Filmed at locations along the John Muir Way in Scotland.
Director’s Statement
'My introduction to bikepacking was by racing the iconic Highland Trail 550 in 2014. As in any race the clock never stops until you reach the finish line, so my early experiences were defined by pausing as little as possible. And while I still love the thrill of races, most recently I finished the Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco on a singlespeed bike, I also think that bikepacking offers a unique opportunity to slow down and reconnect with nature. And that’s exactly the sentiment I want to bring across with the new film. Working together with Gavin Morton from the Green Action Trust I created a film that is deliberately slow and pays attention to the finer details. When selecting the music, I was also inspired by the simplicity of Satie’s Gymnopédie, written during John Muir’s lifetime, and think the film is the perfect antidote to my early bikepacking experiences.'
A Bikepacking Scotland Production
Idea: Markus Stitz
Camera: Markus Stitz & Gavin Morton
Aerial Photography: Markus Stitz
Narration & Edit: Markus Stitz
Sound Recording: Marcus Britton
Music: Kevin MacLeod - Night Music, Erik Satie - Gymnopédie No.1, Riot - Pressure
Commissioned by: John Muir Way, managed by Green Action Trust
Funded by: The Scottish Government and the European Community through the LEADER 2014-2020 Programme and by Local Authorities along the John Muir Way
Supported by: Kinesis UK, Vango, Overland, komoot, Apidura and Schwalbe
Filmed on: iPhone 7plus, DJI Mavic Pro, DJI Osmo Pocket, Canon G7x Mark III, Panasonic Lumix G80, GoPro Hero5, Sony mobile phone
Edited in: Final Cut Pro X
