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Join Somhairle Johnston as he pushes himself to the limit in various cycling challenges, taking some of his nearest and dearest along for the ride. He will brave Scotland’s wild and unpredictable weather with the support of his girlfriend, Niamh Mackinnon, family, friends and other cycling mentors, inc Kerry McPhee & Danny Macaskill. Full of laughs, adventure, and the joys (and hardships) of cycling, you won’t want to miss it!

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Repeats
Channel Episode Time
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2. Badger Divide Pàirt 1
2. Badger Divide Pàirt 1
Somhairle and his brother Innes have a challenging start on their first day cycling between Inverness and Glasgow on the Badger Divide.
⏱ 13 mins
Your Time
Sat 02 May · 13:30
UK
Sat 02 May · 13:30
Repeat
2. Badger Divide Pàirt 1
2. Badger Divide Pàirt 1
Somhairle and his brother Innes have a challenging start on their first day cycling between Inverness and Glasgow on the Badger Divide.
⏱ 13 mins
Your Time
Sun 03 May · 20:45
UK
Sun 03 May · 20:45
Channel
Repeat
Episode
2. Badger Divide Pàirt 1
Somhairle and his brother Innes have a challenging start on their first day cycling between Inverness and Glasgow on the Badger Divide.
⏱ 13 mins
Time
Your Time
Sat 02 May · 13:30
UK
Sat 02 May · 13:30
Channel
Repeat
Episode
2. Badger Divide Pàirt 1
Somhairle and his brother Innes have a challenging start on their first day cycling between Inverness and Glasgow on the Badger Divide.
⏱ 13 mins
Time
Your Time
Sun 03 May · 20:45
UK
Sun 03 May · 20:45

Available for Streaming

Episodes 1. Na Còig Aiseagan | Five Ferries

1. Na Còig Aiseagan | Five Ferries

Somhairle and his university friends take on the infamous Five Ferries cycle route, with an entertaining mix of experience, resulting in tired legs and sore backsides!
Duration: 18 mins First broadcast: 13 Jan 2026
Availability: Available for 9 months (until 13 Jan 2027)
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Episodes 2. Badger Divide Pàirt 1

2. Badger Divide Pàirt 1

Somhairle and his brother Innes have a challenging start on their first day cycling between Inverness and Glasgow on the Badger Divide.
Duration: 13 mins First broadcast: 13 Jan 2026
Availability: Available for 9 months (until 13 Jan 2027)
i Watch on iPlayer
Episodes 3. Badger Divide Pàirt 2

3. Badger Divide Pàirt 2

After a tough start, Somhairle and Innes continue riding the Badger Divide, where they encounter mechanicals; torrential rain; shortcuts; wrong turns and lost baggage!
Duration: 19 mins First broadcast: 13 Jan 2026
Availability: Available for 9 months (until 13 Jan 2027)
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Episodes 4. Slighe Thaobh Spè | Speyside Way

4. Slighe Thaobh Spè | Speyside Way

Somhairle introduces Niamh to ‘bikepacking’, opting for a ‘relaxed’ three-days cycling the Speyside Way.
Duration: 18 mins First broadcast: 13 Jan 2026
Availability: Available for 9 months (until 13 Jan 2027)
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Episodes 5. Ìle agus Diùra | Islay and Jura

5. Ìle agus Diùra | Islay and Jura

Somhairle and his dad test the limits of their relationship on Islay and Jura equipped with one small tent, two camping stoves and one bicycle made for two!
Duration: 22 mins First broadcast: 13 Jan 2026
Availability: Available for 9 months (until 13 Jan 2027)
i Watch on iPlayer

Somhairle Spins FAQs

When is Somhairle Spins next on?

The next broadcast of Somhairle Spins airs at Sat 02 May · 13:30(UK: Sat 02 May · 13:30) on BBC ALBA.

Which channel is Somhairle Spins next on?

Somhairle Spins returns on BBC ALBA next. Check the listings above for every upcoming airing.

When will Somhairle Spins be available on iPlayer?

Episodes land on BBC iPlayer just after the show finishes airing. Use the streaming section above to jump in as soon as it drops.

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