Cycling UK has launched a search for Cyclist Café of the Year 2018. The national cycling charity wants to find the best cafe in Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland. From serving energy-boosting bakes...
Running is an inexpensive way to stay active and accessible to many people of all ages. It offers many proven benefits for both your mind and body. Not everyone is an accomplished runner already, but it’s...
It used to be that you needed a ticket or booking document issued by a travel agent or airline before setting off on holiday. Then came email flight tickets and pdf bookings for hotel...
I am training for an ultra race of 50k. I decided to do this in celebration of my 50th birthday, although I am wondering why I set myself what now seems like a ridiculous...
An 87-year-old cyclist is thought to be the oldest man to ride from Land’s End to John o’ Groats. Even more impressively, Donald Wells cycled his 18-year-old folding Brompton bike on the 1000-mile journey...
This article appeared in my Sunday Mail outdoors column. Summit special Two determined summit baggers chose the iconic Scottish sea stack, the Old Man of Hoy, as their final “HuMP”. Rob Woodall and Alan...
Yesterday I felt like I was running through treacle. Both my body and mind felt heavy and nothing seemed to be good with my training session. The session, planned by John Hampshire Coaching, was...
This week the ultra training (thanks you John Hampshire Coaching) looked easier. Two gentle jogs or walks of around 30 minutes mid-week and then a 30km weekend run. The 30km run was still daunting...
Scottish sports drink company Active Root has launched a new version of the Original Ginger flavour and a new product, Active Root Green Tea and Ginger drink. I should confess I am already a...
Cycling equipment company, Tailfin, is inviting backers to take advantage of discounted prices as part of a kickstarter project to create a new collection of bike packs. The new AeroPack product, with three models...
Scottish ultra runner Lesley Lynn was the first female to finish the epic Ultra Great Britain this week. Ultra Great Britain: The Race Across Scotland 2018 saw runners attempt to complete the 214 miles...
There is still time to enter the Coast to Coast 2018 event that is organised by Rat Race Adventure Sports. The run, bike and kayak challenge takes place on the weekend of September 8...
Heading off into the wilds, even in the UK, for a few days or a few weeks requires a range of skills, as well as tools. From basic essentials, such as food and water...
Do you know how you would cope in true wilderness, where your ability to survive against a range of dangers is required. Not many people ever face tis kind of wilderness situation but there...
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Review: New Active Root sports drinks
24 Aug, 2018
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I recommend: Ben’s bike repair service in Glasgow
19 Sep, 2012
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Helmet law leads to drop in bike-related injuries
23 Jun, 2011
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My outdoor clothing guide to surviving the winter
28 Oct, 2010
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Running in a Gore-tex Active Shell jacket
17 Oct, 2011
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Why wearing a bike helmet makes sense to me
16 Nov, 2010
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13 Jan, 2011
