No Fuss Events, outdoor events specialists from Fort William, organise an annual programme of challenging open events combining the most breathtaking scenery in Scotland with energy sapping and heart pumping endurance in a fun and friendly environment - from trail running to cross country and downhill endurance mountain biking to the toughest triathlons and the world’s craziest water sport.
No Fuss Events do exactly what it says on the tin - great events with a fun and friendly atmosphere that encourage participants of all ages and abilities to sign up year after year. With Over 60% of athletes who attended events in 2009 re-booking from previous years, there is a clear indication that customer satisfaction is extremely high and events are interesting, challenging and fulfilling enough to warrant a return.
In 2005 No Fuss introduced 10 Under the Ben, a ten hour endurance mountain biking event at Nevis Range outside Fort William, and by 2006 they 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 they offered 17 different events in 2011
WHO ARE THEY?
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.
NB
Spook and Frazer would benefit from adult supervision after events are over
