Maps International have launched a series of Collect & Scratch maps for walkers and cyclists. The maps include, Wainwrights, Munros, Alpine Climbs, UK cycling climbs and Alpine cycling ascents. I love these! Years ago,...
Skyrunners from across the world praised Scotland’s fantastic landscape as they competed in a prestigious series of extreme mountain races. More than 2000 athletes came to the Highlands from almost 60 countries to race...
Inverness cyclist Jenny Graham, 38, rode into Berlin, Germany, today to take the new female round-the-world record. She circumnavigated the globe by bike in 125 days, almost three weeks faster than the previous record. Jenny rode...
It was only when I passed the half-way mark in a full round of 282 Munros that I started to imagine I might finish them. But, until that point I wasn’t an official “bagger”....
Douglas MacNaughton, known to many as Duggie Mac, believes that we should do what we can, when we can, for as long as we can and with people of all ages to stay fit...
Following last season’s superb snow and weather conditions, Ski-Scotland has launched a new All-Areas Season Ticket for 2018-19. This gives skiers and snowboarders unlimited access to all five mountain ski areas. In addition, the...
A new campaign to inspire more young women to get outside and enjoy nature was unveiled earlier this week on World Mental Health Day and to tie in with International Day of the Girl...
Carrie Hoskins is 50. She is married with two grown up children and two grandchildren, aged six and two. She works part-time from home as a credit controller, which also gives her the flexibility...
Imagine you are out running on a trail with your new smartwatch. After running for an hour, you check your smartwatch to realise it didn’t track your progress. Annoyed, you make your way back...
Exercising outdoors is a great way to stay fit and enjoy your leisure time. Whether you run, bike, ride a horse, or walk it doesn’t matter because the benefits are huge,including the beauty of...
Fitness bootcamps are increasingly popular across the UK but perhaps you are wondering if they are for you? Are you looking for a new way to get fit or an extra element to fitness...
I watched in admiration as runners of all abilities, shapes and sizes and from across the world competed at Skyline Scotland this year. It was an honour to interview the podium runners – and...
Known in Japan as shinrin-yoku, forest bathing means to “take in the forest atmosphere”. It was first developed in the 1980s and has been making its way across the world ever since. Put simply, forest...
Jo Moseley is known as HappyHealthy50 on Instagram. She is 53 and lives on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. She has two sons aged 21 and 17. She is practice manager for an...
Activity / Cycle Routes / Cycling / Mountain biking / Road cycling
I recommend: Ben’s bike repair service in Glasgow
19 Sep, 2012
Activity / Cycle Routes / Cycling / Mountain biking / Road cycling
Helmet law leads to drop in bike-related injuries
23 Jun, 2011
Activity / Kit Reviews / Munro Bagging / Road cycling / Walking
My outdoor clothing guide to surviving the winter
28 Oct, 2010
Activity / Kit Reviews / Munro Bagging / Running / Running / Travel / Walking
Running in a Gore-tex Active Shell jacket
17 Oct, 2011
Activity / Cycle Routes / Cycling / Cycling / Kit Reviews / Mountain biking / Road cycling
Why wearing a bike helmet makes sense to me
16 Nov, 2010
Activity / Cycling / Cycling / Kit Reviews / Mountain biking / Road cycling
13 Jan, 2011
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