The Yearsley family, mum and dad Simon and Sarah and their grown-up kids Eleanor and Edward, took part in the Salomon Skyline Scotland trail races to raise money for a dear friend, Malcolm Bass...
There are seven races as part of the Salomon Skyline Scotland weekend. Four are challenging mountain races, including the Salomon Mamores VK, Salomon Ring of Steall Skyrace, Salomon Ben Nevis Ultra and Salomon Glencoe...
They look like the inov-8 Trailfly Ultra G 300 Max shoe execept they are not bright green. Thankfully they also behave just like the inov-8 Trailfly Ultra G 300 Max shoe, which I have...
We have all seen the cyclists taking part in the Tour de France – but have you ever wondered just how demanding it is and exactly what is involved? The competitors that take part...
In a world that becomes noisier and noisier, a set of noise cancelling headphones is likely to be a bonus for many people. Whether you’re at work, travelling, enjoying a spot of leisure time...
Swiss brand On has launched a new shoe, the Cloudaway, which is aimed at “travellers”. They can be worn on the trails or urban streets. On states: “The Cloudaway fuses traditional footwear techniques with...
Period pants are increasingly popular and offer a more sustainable and, therefore, climate friendly alternative to using other sanitary products. On test are WUKA Perform Seamless period pants that are aimed at women when...
Open water Swimming has been getting a lot of attention lately and it is certainly growing in popularity year on year. There are a number of reasons for the increase in popularity, including desire...
One of my guest reviewers, Crystal G, has been testing the Camelbak Women’s Shasta™ 30 Hydration Pack. She writes: Our family loves hiking. We love the mountains. We love forests. We love exploring. But...
On the final day of the Cape Wrath Ultra 2021, I decided to run the same route as the participants. There were a few differences: I had not completed the previous seven days of running...
Kit Reviews / Outdoors & adventure / Travel / Walking
Review: On Cloudaway hybrid adventure shoe
17 Sep, 2021
Cycling / Kit Reviews / Menopause matters / Outdoors & adventure / Running / Walking
Review: WUKA Perform Seamless period pants
17 Sep, 2021
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 / Cycling / Cycling / Kit Reviews / Mountain biking / Road cycling
13 Jan, 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
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