A Day in the Life of a Dad, Athlete & Content Creator

STIRLING, SCOTLAND WITH SCOTTY LAUGHLAND - EP. 3

A Day in the Life of a Dad, Athlete & Content Creator

STIRLING, SCOTLAND WITH SCOTTY LAUGHLAND - EP. 3

A day in the life

SCOTTY LAUGHLAND

Just outside Stirling in central Scotland, Scotty Laughland has built a life surrounded by open landscapes, quiet tracks, and endless opportunities to embrace movement. A self-renovated house from the 1800s is where family life unfolds — training, work, school runs, and moments of stillness. Here, he can roll straight out of his door onto farm tracks and singletrack, with world-class mountain bike trails only a short drive away.

Cyclist balancing family rides, fitness and coffee in a day-in-the-life collage

Cyclist riding an e-bike with a child trailer on a gravel path

From an early age, two wheels have shaped his world. What began with motorcycle racing at just six years old evolved into mountain biking as a teenager, inspired by the 2002 Fort William World Cup. Since then, cycling has taken him across the globe and become central to his work as a content creator, Scott MTB athlete and ambassador.

Today, that relationship has shifted. As a father of two, cycling is no longer just about pushing limits — it’s about sharing experiences, slowing down, and discovering that meaningful adventures don’t have to take you far from home.

Balancing work, life, and movement

WWith Scotty’s work spanning content creation, video editing, planning large-scale projects and travel, no two days look the same. Yet one constant remains: what and where he is going to ride.

His day is made up of shifting roles, from creative work to family time, with riding as the thread that weaves everything together. It offers both efficiency and escape — a way to move quickly between commitments, or to turn a short ride into something more meaningful.

Adult and child riding bikes together on a forest trail

Child riding ahead while an adult follows on a sunny garden trail

A child and adult ride a bike on a sunlit path surrounded by vibrant pink and purple flowers. The scene is joyful and filled with lush greenery.

A young child wearing a helmet rides a bicycle on a forest path, accompanied by an adult on another bike in the background.

An adult and a child wearing helmets ride bicycles on a narrow path surrounded by green foliage and blooming pink and purple flowers.

“Since becoming a parent, I've thoroughly enjoyed introducing cycling to my kids and realizing that you don’t have to go far to have an adventure and make great memories.”
- Scotty Laughland

Everyday adventures, close to home

Mornings begin early, with the ride to nursery with his daughter, Izzy. What could be a simple drop-off becomes something more — quiet woodland trails, fresh air and time spent together before the day unfolds.

Back home, the rhythm shifts. Time at his desk editing content is balanced with movement — a ride to the gym, a break for coffee, a reset between tasks.

Man operating a shiny chrome espresso machine in a cafe with various kitchen tools visible.

Man pours milk from a pitcher into a coffee cup, with a framed coffee advertisement visible on the left.

Man performs split squats with a barbell on his shoulders in a gym setting.

Man cycling with arms outstretched on a path and man juggling balls indoors.

A man and a young girl cycle on a tree-lined dirt path.

“Having the Axis has reminded me that the bike is also a vehicle for going places and doing day- to-day tasks. I find myself using it for local errands in place of the car — and you feel better for it.”
- Scotty Laughland

“I feel my best ideas have all come from being on two wheels.”
- Scotty Laughland

Joyful man with arms outstretched rides an e-bike down a sun-dappled path lined with lush green trees.

As the afternoon unfolds, there’s often space for something more spontaneous — a short trip to the river with his son, Olly, travelling along in the trailer. These small moments, micro-adventures close to home, become the highlights of the day.

Man in helmet adjusts child in bike trailer next to a grey electric bicycle.

Two images: one of a man cycling solo, and another of him biking with a child in a stroller for family outings.

A man cycling with a trailer attached, showcasing a practical mode of transportation for carrying goods.

Cycling is more than a passion — it’s woven into the fabric of everyday life. The e-bike helps Scotty move effortlessly between the different roles he plays throughout the day: dad, athlete, content creator and mountain explorer.

For him, as for many of us, time is always at a premium. Moving by bike throughout the day helps him make the most of it — transforming everyday routines into moments of connection and turning simple journeys into shared experiences.

A man and a child riding bicycles together along a scenic path surrounded by greenery.

“The speed of my life is so fast right now, that actually, travelling by bike allows me to slow down.”
- Scotty Laughland

A simple philosophy

In the evenings, the pace slows. Time in the garden, cooking on the BBQ, or eating together as a family marks the transition from movement to stillness — a chance to reset before it all begins again.

“Love what you do, work hard, enjoy life and be kind.”
- Scotty Laughland

At its core, Scotty’s life is shaped by simple values: love what you do, work hard, enjoy life, and be kind. Becoming a parent has brought clarity to that mindset — a reminder to focus on what matters and to appreciate the bigger picture.

His days follow a natural rhythm, grounded in family and shaped by movement. And through it all, the bike remains a constant — a tool for adventure, a means of connection, and a way to move through life with purpose.