About Us

No Fuss exploded onto the scene in 2005. Since then it’s been fun, pain, laughter, partying, madness, more fun, tension, stress and partying (did I mention partying?) all in healthy portions of course.

For anyone who has been to a No Fuss Event you will know how it is - it’s exciting, its professional and you get penalties for taking things too seriously. No seriously we try to create great events with a fun, relaxed atmosphere. If you haven’t been to a No Fuss Event then you have one foot across the line, go for it pick an event, you know you want to!

After an amazing year in 2010 we have decided it was too good not to do it again in 2011 there is something for everyone. Keep an eye on the events as the dates draw closer ,we have some great plans that will spice things up again for 2011. Have a look at the events and get signed up. Awesome events, great prizes and great fun. Just get out there, it would be rude not too!

HOW DID WE COME TO BE?

Whilst enjoying the euphoria of the Mountain Bike World Cup in June 2004, a chance conversation (over a lager or two) led to the forming of No Fuss Events in the October of 2004. The idea being that there could be a new event introduced that would attract the mass section of the leisure market. Not just the racers but an event where there was a challenge for everyone no matter what level of experience or ability.

In 2005 No Fuss introduced 10 Under the Ben and by 2006 we also had Relentless 24 and The Big Triathlon, an event which is probably the most challenging of its kind in the UK.

2007 saw the 10 Hour format being rolled out at Kirroughtree and Moray Monster trails. And from there it grew and grew to where we are now offering 17 different events in 2011

WHO ARE WE?

Frazer Coupland

Born in Dumfries in 1964, Frazer moved to Fort William aged five. He attended school at Fort William Primary School and then at Lochaber High School. On leaving school he joined the Royal Navy for six years where he served as a marine engineering electrical mechanic.

After leaving the Navy in 1987 Frazer traveled and worked in various jobs including tree planting and ski instructing in Scotland, France and Switzerland. Summers were spent in Greece and Scotland teaching water sports and mountain biking.

After much nagging from parents to get a proper job Frazer studied at Robert Gordon University and qualified as a Social Worker.

Living in Fort William with his wife Aileen and their two children Keir and Drew, Frazer brings to No Fuss Events the drive to get on and be first to put into action the ideas. Currently Frazer works as a project manager at The Outdoor Capital of the UK.

David "Spook"Munro

Born in the Highlands in 1964, David was brought up in Lochaber and went to school in Roy Bridge and then to Lochaber High School. He then went on to further his studies at Inverness tech college before commencing fifteen years employment with Mountain Technology in Glencoe as part of the team that designed, developed and manufactured mountaineering equipment. Until recently he was employed by United Utilities waste water treatment in Fort William.
After too many years getting hurt playing shinty, Spook now prefers to concentrate on his cycling and running. Spook first started cycling in the late seventies and claims to have invented downhill racing along with others in Roy Bridge at this time. He has cycled in the French and Italian Alps and continues to be a contender in the local winter leagues for both cycling and running. He has completed nine Ben Nevis races, his best time being 1hr 50 minutes.

Married to Morag with two children Megan and Finn they live in Fort William and since the beginning of 2010 has been full time with No Fuss.

Chloe Paterson

Born in Glasgow in 1974, Chloe was brought up in Lochaber attending Fort William Primary and Lochaber High School. Work background before motherhood was mainly in accounts and general office.
Swimming was her No 1 sport throughout her teens and she took up running and cycling in 1996. Chloe has 6 Ben Nevis Races and a marathon under her belt. Still a regular competitor in the local races.
Chloe lives in Fort William with her 2 girls Lily and Cassie and has been involved with No Fuss since end of 2005.

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Spook and Frazer would  benefit from adult supervision after events are over