Salsa Cycles Presents: The Postman

Clinging to the frayed edges of the ragged shores of the Isle of Harris, a singletrack path navigates its way above cliffs, around bays. Three friends make the trip to not only ride the Postman’s Path to Rhenigidale, but find out more about its history.

Until a road to the village opened in 1990, the path was the only overland link between Rhenigidale and the outside world. Kenny Mackay – the last postman to walk the track shares his stories – tales of community, survival, and love.

The friends leave with a deeper understanding that this trail goes beyond being a simple physical connection between two places. It symbolizes the emotional and practical ties to the landscapes humans call home.

The Postman from Sam Needham on Vimeo.

This project was made possible by Lyon Cycle

Film by Sam Needham // @samneedham_photo

Written by Tom Hill // @24tom

Photography by Tristan Tinn // @tristantinn

Presented by Salsa Cycles and Ortlieb

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