The Postman - a bike movie with a difference | Ride MTB

The Postman - a bike movie with a difference

Three times a week, letter carrier Kenny Mackay walked the long way from Tarbert to the remote village of Rhinigidale. There and back via the only access to this little village on the south coast of the Isle of Harris - a trail along cliffs and bays. Three friends take the mail route under the studded tires to find out more about Mackay's history, the only regular contact with the outside world.

The small village of Rhinigidale on the Scottish Isle of Harris was only accessible via a narrow path. Until the road leading to the village was opened in 1990, the narrow and often exposed path was the only connection to the outside world. Kenny Mackay was the last letter carrier to cover the distance on foot. For twelve years, he did more than just deliver the post. He brings news from outside and thus plays an important role in the small community.

"The Postman" is a beautiful piece of history that teaches us how important such trails were before us mountain bikers.


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